New book release! Scuba Professional - Insights into Sport Diver Training & Operations by Simon Pridmore is a must read for dive masters and instructors.
Voluntourism in Timor-Leste: Travel with a Difference
Australian Int'l Dive Expo (AIDE): Conservation, Photo Fun
The Gods of Timor Leste
The Whale Sharks of Cendrawasih Bay
Scuba Confidential - A Diver's Companion
Author Simon Pridmore has written a new book packed with valuable tips and expert advice giving you unprecedented access to the secrets of dive professionals and technical divers, knowledge that you can use to develop your skills and become a safer, more confident and more capable diver. Scuba Confidential - An Insider's Guide to Becoming a Better Diver is currently available worldwide via Amazon in paperback and e-book versions.
Trekking in Doi Suthep National Park in Chiang Mai
Lie Back and Enjoy the Ride: A Recumbent Honeymoon
Bali’s Bukit Badung Peninsula – Two Islands, Two Worlds
Giving dispirited communities a helping hand, ROLE Foundation advocates education and training to bridge the two worlds that seem to exist in Bukit Badung of Bali, Indonesia. Simon Pridmore tells us how this is being done.
West Papua Birding - Quest for Paradise
Philippines Beaches: White Sands, Clear Waters
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa Promotes Active Learning
Riau Islands: Caribbean Adventure Asian-style
Riau Travels, Tradition and Culture
Luxury Eco Travel: The Journey That Matters
Winners of Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2012
After a year's absence, WildAsia returned once again to stage the Responsible Tourism Awards, the region's top green honours that hoteliers and tour operators aspire towards. The winners of their 2012 Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at ITB Asia held in Singapore. This year, there were four specific award categories ranging from community engagement, culture preservation, nature conservation to resource efficiency, plus one generic category for the "most inspiring" responsible operator. Finalists had to demonstrate excellence in various areas of sustainability and, of course, responsible tourism practices. They were assessed based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Criteria.
Langkawi Live 2012 - the River Project
Langkawi will again host Langkawi Live One Earth Music Festival - an exciting music festival featuring some of Malaysia’s and the region’s most prominent musicians from 2-3 November 2012. Langkawi Live 2012will maximise the picturesque beachfront setting of the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa which will again play host to this year’s event.