Taroko National Park displays many traits of ecotourism that has been managed sustainably. Mallika Naguran writes about her travel there and of the nature experienced within the mountains and gorge.
Seychelles: Searching Sustainable Balance
Blackwater Diving in the Maldives Reveals Deep Marine Dwellers
New Mandalika Tourism Benefits Residents
Transformative projects including a MotoGP circuit are among ideas to revitalise Lombok and bring about positive benefits to its people and visitors alike - as long as the development and community building is managed sustainably. In the second of our Beyond the Cracks series, Mallika Naguran reports.
Batu Batu & Tengah Island Conservation Win Award
Ultimate Guide to Taiwan Dive Sites
Racing to Spot Birds in Taiwan's Southwest Coast
More than 100 participants roamed Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan at the Taiwan Birdathon 2019, sighting a high figure of bird species in just 24 hours. Mallika Naguran joined them in her newly gotten camouflage tee-shirt to report on this two-day nature-based event that brought together professional and amateur bird spotters, and families.
Ikurangi Resort, Cook Islands
The Diverse Sasak Culture of Lombok
In the first of the Beyond the Cracks series on Lombok, we find that Sasak’s ancestral roots could be traced to Bali. And that Islamic culture in Lombok isn’t as straightforward as one would think. Mallika Naguran packs her bag to travel around the island of Lombok to discover its many built and natural attractions, culture and crafts.
PARKROYAL on Pickering is Asia’s Leading Green Hotel
PARKROYAL on Pickering has been recognised as the most sustainable hotel at World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2019. Mallika Naguran finds out more about this Singapore-based urban hotel that is rather green, literally. And caters to vegans.
Top Garden Plants, Tea and Scones at Bala’s Chalet in Cameron Highlands
Foreign Correspondent’s Club, Angkor
Ambikapur: Free Food from Plastic Waste
Sustaining Culture: The Kumano Kodō
The Kumano Kodō mountain paths have been trodden for over 1000 years, and are one of only two pilgrimage routes worldwide that have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Today, the mountain trails are helping to sustain and renew communities that have been clinging on to survival for the last few decades.
Underwater Art in Manado For Marine Conservation
Art has a purpose in conservation and the coral garden is an extension of this, discovers Mallika Naguran.
Singapore's New Seed Bank
Okjökull glacier: A Global Warning
Plataran L’Harmonie Resort, Bali
Nikoi Island: Sustainable Haven
Nikoi Island offers tranquil equatorial coral reefs, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, a rainforest and an astonishing variety of sea and land wildlife to its lucky visitors. Even more attractive it runs as sustainably as possible, with no vehicles, aircon, TV or imported building materials where possible. Best of all it’s a mere two-plus hours from the bustling centre of Singapore.