Gaia Discovery is managed and edited by Mallika Naguran, under the banner of Cocoon Times, an independent business registered in the Republic of Singapore. Gaia Discovery editorial team lives by this mantra: to preserve and protect eco-systems, people within their environment, uphold culture and tradition through interviews, reviews and first hand reporting. Writers use their personal time, often voluntarily, in contributing to this portal.

Mallika NaguranMallika Naguran has worked for the private and public sectors ranging from fashion to IT sectors. She has freelanced for publications such as The Straits Times, MillionaireAsia, Appetite, Marketing, Human Resources and Men’s Health magazines. 

Concerned with global warming, climate change and the alarming rate of urban and tourism development with little concern for the environment, she has decided to dedicate her time and resources towards running a portal that helps create awareness of eco-living and sustainable tourism. Thus, Gaia Discovery was created.

The mother of two teenagers writes short stories when inspired, hopes to dive with mantas more often and eat chocolate less. Email: mal@gaiadiscovery.com

Thin Lei WinThin Lei Win is a Yangon-born, Saigon-based freelance writer plus a travel and food enthusiast who delights in sharing her latest finds with others, whether they be shopping tips or NGO trips.

Educated in Singapore and Britain, Thin is a self-confessed workaholic who loves to write and read pretty much anything - including hotel brochures and airline manuals - and loathes people who refuse to use spell check, format their documents or follow style guides.

Her ultimate wish is to become a professional traveller. Email: mithynn@gmail.com

Jeremy TorrJeremy Torr has over 20 years experience in both print and radio journalism. He has worked in the UK, Australia and Singapore, editing and writing for media as diverse as Australian Biotechnology News, The UK Sunday Times, the BBC, PC Magazine, SIA and QANTAS inflight journals, plus all the major dailies in Australia.

Jeremy has authored a book on mountain bikes, and flies paragliders to keep his mind off work. Email: jeremytorr@hotmail.com

Adrian Goh is a vegetarian of 22, coming 23 years. He loves animals beyond words and can only wear his badge of shame as a specimen of the worst species on the planet. In his free time, he works to prove how he stays unaffected by the clamour of an indifferent world hardened to the survival of other living entities sharing the earth. His other passions include photography and art. Not gay. Not hippie. Grounded but at the same time romantic. Email: goh.adrian@gmail.com

Editorial Integrity

Gaia Discovery is an independent production that upholds editorial integrity at all times. The team is obliged to no one at any point in time, even when reporting under sponsorship terms. The editorial team reserves the right to write with liberty and with impartiality on ecotourism, social and environmental issues.

By agreeing to sponsor Gaia Discovery for the donation of products, sponsorship of accommodation or distribution of gifts as prizes in promotions, partners and sponsors enter into an agreement not to exercise any authority over editorial content. They may not request for vetting of copy prior to it being published or seek amendments thereafter.