The Adventure Lover’s Guide to the Philippines
The Philippines is best known for its islands and idyllic beach landscapes, making it a top destination for rest and relaxation. But while the beaches and resorts are ripe for a ‘flop and drop’ escape, the Philippines is also home to a raft of exciting adventure activities waiting to be
Cardamom Tented Camp’s conservation success
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has had a win in the conservation, witnessing the return of a small herd of elephants to its conservation area, after an absence of five years, as well as a return of a large group of Smooth Coated Otters. Forest rangers discovered and photographed elephant footprints
Help needed for rescued elephants across Asia
The effects of the coronavirus crisis are being felt hard across the Asia’s tourism industry where elephant- friendly venues are facing collapse. World Animal Protection has launched an urgent appeal to help over 150 elephants in Asia. The appeal aims to assist eleven struggling, elephant-friendly venues in Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia and
The Samata Experience: blending eco-tourism and luxury
Entering the new year with the spotlight on Australia’s wildfire tragedy which resulted in the death of some one billion animals is surely a call to action inviting us citizens of the world to unite and begin to take care of ourselves, our planet and its magnificent biodiversity. One way to make a change
Samui Elephant Sanctuary’s responsible tourism
Samui Elephant Sanctuary (SES) is getting animal welfare right, something that has been recognized in the recent Responsible Thailand Awards. Taking out the top award in the category of Animal Welfare for its work rescuing and rehabilitating elephants in Thailand, the SES was the first ethical elephant sanctuary on the island of Koh
Roam Philippines’ UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Philippine Department of Tourism reminds travellers that the Philippines is home to some of the highest numbers of UNESCO World Heritage sites in South East Asia. With three cultural and three natural sites, the Philippines is a unique and interesting destination for those looking for a little more from their holiday. For a
Active Adventures in the Maldives
Far from the traditional ‘fly-and-flop’ Maldivian breaks, Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island are offering guests the chance to stay active whilst still enjoying the luxuries of the Maldives. Adventure travellers no longer need to spend their break reclining on the beach; whether it’s viewing the underwater world
Laos looking after its Elephants
Laos, a country traversed by the Mekong River and mountainous terrain, is affectionately known as the Kingdom of a Million Elephants. Centuries ago, the kingdom that made up much of modern-day Laos was called Lan Xang, which translates to "Land of a Million Elephants." These days however, the number is far from
Safari in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park
Few places have as many Unesco World Heritage Sites in such a small space than Sri Lanka. There are in fact eight packed into such a small area, and you will want to see them all. Sri Lanka's 2000-plus years of culture can be discovered at ancient sites where legendary temples boast beautiful
Ecotourism at Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia
The Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has announced two new conservation tourism initiatives: a wildlife release package linking the camp with the Chiphat community tourism project, and a 3D/2N deep forest experience with an overnight in a tentsile tree tent. Partnering with the Wildlife Alliance’s wildlife release station in Chiphat, the