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Chugchilán: Ecuador’s Hidden Mountain Gem

The Quilotoa region in Ecuador is a hikers’ paradise and a model of community-run sustainable ecotourism. A must-visit!

Explore the Peruvian Amazon from Puerto Maldonado [5 reasons why]

With 60% of Peru’s national territory being covered by the fast-disappearing Amazon rainforest, no trip to the land of the Incas is complete without venturing in this hotspot of biodiversity.

Eye to eye with Borneo’s most endangered primates in Tanjung Datu & Bako NP [Sarawak]

Text & photographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Surrounded by humongous trees resembling the walking trees from the Lord of the Rings, I abruptly stop when I hear an unfamiliar sound in the canopy towering us in the dense coastal rainforest of the remote Tanjung Datu National Park. I exchange a glance with our…

Up river in Borneo with head-hunting tribes and wild orangutans

Embark on a long-tail boat to travel deep into the Bornean jungle for a stay with the former head-hunting tribes and search for orangutans. Where tradtion, culture and wildlife meet in an immersive and sustainably run ecotourism project.

Palm Oil & Wildlife: a delicate balance in Borneo’s rainforest to experience during a river safari

Along Borneo’s Kinabatangan River, oil palm plantations threaten wildlife-rich rainforests while providing a necessary income to local populations. Make an impact by embarking on a river safari!

8 top experiences from rainforest to coral gardens on Gaya Island, Borneo

Explore the best of Borneo from its rainforest to coral reefs on Gaya Island, Sabah.

Navigating the Tembeling River to explore Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park

Is very popular and peninsular Malaysia premier’s national park Taman Negara worth a visit?

Top 9 essential experiences in George Town & Penang

From the best food in Malaysia to a fascinating history, from colourful districts to vintage street art, and world’s oldest rainforest, don’t miss out on George Town!

Discover Chiang Mai by [fast disappearing!] samlor

Discover Chiang Mai by samlor – the perfect pace!

Cracks under pressure: The Blue Ice Hike

Scientists forecast that by 2200, 90% of Norway’s glaciers will have disappeared. It is about time to explore one!

Touching Permafrost, Ice Tunnel & Norse Mythology

The ice tunnel in Norway is the best place to discover the ins and outs of this world of ice and the fragile climate balance. Touch climate change yourself!

On the roof of Northern Europe [Galdhøpiggen]

Hike up the roof of Northern Europe and discover the superpowers of the fauna & flora in this polar climate!

In the tracks of wildlife in Africa

Better than going on a safari and staying in the car, go deep into the bush to study tracks and trail wildlife. An enriching once-in-a-lifetime learning experience with amazing sightings!

Up close and personal with rhinos

Step into the South African bush for a special encounter with the Rhino Whisperer…

Exploring Eastern Lesotho

Go on a cultural adventure in Eastern Lesotho and discover the fascinating Kingdom in the Sky!

The ultimate ethical safari experience: &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Experience the dream and explore &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve!

How to select the best game park for your safari in South Africa?

From comfort to ethics, how to select your best safari experience!

Soweto, way more than a township: an identity

Explore Soweto with a proud local to get to know this vibrant township that played a major role in the fall of the apartheid in South Africa.

The Wild Coast: hike it before they mine it!

An epic 5-day trek along the Wild Coast, probably the most beautiful of South Africa among Pondoland that is endangered by an Australian mining project.

Horseback riding the kingdom of the sky, Lesotho

Join Drakensberg Adventures to explore Lesotho as locals do, and meet the welcoming Basotho people in their remote mountain villages.

Reviving an Ancient Craft & Cambodia’s Pride: Khmer Golden Silk

Visit this exclusive golden silk farm where a thousand-year-old tradition is brought back to life!

Hiking to Find World’s Largest Flower!

Do you know the Rafflesia? World’s largest flower?
Discover the beauty of Khao Sok National Park, Thailand in the search of the Rafflesia!

From cotton to clothes in traditional Laos

From cotton to clothes, the traditional way.

Discovering world’s oldest tea trees in Northern Laos

Ever heard of a tea cigar? Find out where they are made and how to consume them. A journey to worlds oldest tea plantation.

Meet the Akha tribes of Northern Laos

A young woman with a peculiar headdress enters the smoky dark room. She brings in a big tray covered with breakfast dishes: fried morning glory, fried noodles, a bamboo woven basket filled with steamy sticky rice, some chicken, and the homebrewed whiskey! A fire burns next to me in a small clay pot on the…

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (7/7): Rice Wine

How a Legend Saved Thousands of Lives

Explore the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world of the Surin islands! Home to the Mokens, the Surin islands are stunning! Learn about the fascinating culture of these sea nomads.

Traditional crafts of Cambodia (6/7): dried banana sheets, Battambang

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (5/7): Fish Paste

Motorbiking the loop, Laos

Hope on a motorbike to explore stunning Central Laos and the unique Kong Lor cave!

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (4/7): Rice Paper

Lake Safari & Jungle Trekking in World’s Oldest Rainforest, Khao Sok, Thailand

Explore the beautiful Khao Sok NP off the beaten path!

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (3/7): Rice Noodles

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (2/7): Water Jars

Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (1/7): Bamboo Sticky Rice

Dyeing to weave your way through Vientiane, Laos!

Learn about the century-old natural dyeing and weaving techniques of Laos!

Traditional Hmong Batik, Laos

Discover the beautiful traditional Hmong Batik fabrics!

The Fight to Save Cambodia’s Coral Reefs: Diving, Conservation, and Beauty

Explore the beautiful underwater world of Cambodia while it is still possible, and visit a coral nursery!

Kampot’s World-Class Pepper & Cambodian Cuisine: A Culinary Adventure

Kampot, where world’s best pepper & a culinary discovery of Cambodia!

How to bamboo weave your way through Luang Prabang, Laos

Learn the art of bamboo weaving from Ock Pop Tok along the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Zip-lining to save the gibbons, Laos

Zip-line with us and feel like Peter Pan flying over the rainforest in search for the gibbons!

The dream tour for a chocolate addict!

Do you enjoy chocolate? This is the dream tour for a chocolate addict: check it out!

Tasting the Best Coffee in the World in Boquete, Panama

Read through: your coffee will never taste the same!

Rural stay on Ometepe island, Lake Nicaragua

Explore the stunning Ometepe island from the finca Magdalena that is growing organic coffee.

Discover Bastimentos: the secret gem of Bocas del Toro, Panama

Only 10 minutes from the touristy Bocas del Toro in the North West of Panama, explore the beautiful island of Bastimentos and its wildlife!

Meet the real Nicaragua: rural homestay in Miraflor

Explore the Miraflor protected area where sustainable farming and ecotourism support local communities in a stunning setting of Northern Nicaragua.

A 5-day jungle expedition to discover the ancient Maya capital of El Mirador, Guatemala

Follow us in this adventurous 5-day jungle expedition to uncover the mysteries of the cradle of the Maya civilization, the lost city of El Mirador, Guatemala.

Exploring the cradle of the Maya civilization, El Mirador, Guatemala

Explore with us the cradle of the Maya civilization, the ancient capital of El Mirador that is still being excavated by archaealogists in the Guatemalan jungle.

How to preserve the rainforest of Central America: by chewing gum, the organic ones!

The chewing gum industry contributed to preserving the rainforest. Read about the history of the chicle of Carmelita, the starting point of a 5-day hike to the lost Maya capital of El Mirador, Guatemala.