Working with the world-renowned Kew Gardens in London, Singapore has set up a new seed bank to help insure native plant populations against threats such as climate change, disease, and natural and man-made disasters
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.
Notre-Dame Bees: Fire Survivors on the Roof
Culture vs Tourism : The Maldives Lesson
Singapore’s Therapeutic Gardens: Corners of Calm
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Newly Inscribed in 2017
Culture and Geology of Bali’s Mountains and Lakes: Part Two
Action-packed Pridmore's "Under the Flight Path" Travel Memoir
Culture and Geology of Bali’s Mountains and Lakes
Pearl Farm Beach Resort - Aquaculture Tourism on Samal Island
National Parks: Tasmania’s Green History
Apani Dhani Eco-Lodge: Preserving Local Cultures and Heritage, India
Village Ways: Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Community-based Tourism
Sustainable Tourism in India: Policies and Practices
Palangka Raya Hosts GINKalimantan Youth Conference 2016
How to Dive Right And Safe - Scuba Fundamental
How To Involve Locals in Scuba Dive Operations for Sustainability
No Dive Centre Is an Island. In this new piece, written especially for Gaia Discovery and adapted from a chapter in his book Scuba Professional, Simon Pridmore reveals that running a successful dive centre or resort, especially in a remote location, involves far more than just taking people diving. Among other things, you have to integrate local residents in your dive operation at ALL levels and focus your conservation efforts on people, not just fish and reefs.
Book Review: Running with the Moon by Jonny Bealby
Adventure motorcycling is all the rage at the moment, but one man rode the length of Africa down the West coast in the late 80s, before GPS, before Google maps and definitely before Ewan and Charlie. Then he rode back up the East coast. His book isn’t just about the adventure though, it's about coping with what life throws at you.
Five Things To Discover in Cameron Highlands
While tourists still flock to Cameron Highlands for its natural landscape and cool clime, many fall for dull and hackneyed tours such as visits to strawberry and vegetable farms. To truly experience this charming eco-tourism destination within the Titiwangsa range of Pahang, West Malaysia, it is best to immerse yourself in the highland’s natural beauty, biodiversity, heritage and culture... and learning something about the forest ecology too. Mallika Naguran, who's been to Cameron Highlands numerous times as a kid and still visits, shares some pointers.