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Responsible Tourism 2009 Event
Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Event is an annual awards event that goes beyond glitzy dinners and pats on the back! The event is one of the most important regional efforts to inspire change in the travel industry and destinations. Find out how you can be part of this one of a kind event!
Written on 17 August 2009 by Wild Asia
Oil Palm: Good Fat, Bad Fat? What do you think?
From cosmetics to the food industry, palm oil has many uses. Though not as popular as other forms of oil such as corn, olive, sunflower or canola, palm oil is fast gaining global demand. Malaysia and Indonesia are the main producers of palm oil, whereas Papua New Guinea and Solomon Island are catching up fast. To meet this demand, more and more land is being put under cultivation to accommodate plantation expansions, but at what cost? Follow us as we try to make sense of the issues behind the oil.
Written on 14 July 2009 by Wild Asia
Plight of the Pygmy Seahorse
Curious and dainty creatures of the sea, the pygmy seahorse has drawn interest of marine biologists and divers alike. CHOO CHEE KUANG goes underwater and brings the plight of the pygmy seahorse to surface.
Written on 25 June 2009 by Choo Chee Kuang
Lamai Homestay: Straight To The Heart of Isan Life In Northeastern Thailand
A candidate for Wild Asia's 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards, RICK GREGORY discovers insights into the culture and crafts of Thailand's Isan people at Lamai Homestay, in the middle of the rice fields.
Written on 25 June 2009 by Rick Gregory
The World's Highest Pass
Nepal's Annapurna Circuit, a trek that takes you past Thorung La Pass, the highest mountain pass in the world, is no walk in the park. No sir! KEH CHOOI LAN recounts her experience.
Written on 25 June 2009 by Keh Chooi Lan
Waste Ahoy in Peak Kantel- Waste Management System in Cambodian Floating Communities
Working with community development in Cambodia since 1999, Osmose, a recipient of Seed Grants 2008, utilized the grant in creating a waste management system in Peak Kantel Village. ERIC GUERIN writes an update.
Written on 23 June 2009 by Osmose
Duck Duck Helicopter Bomb Bomb
Sze Ning shares her thoughts on poverty, ducks, helicopters and bombs, on a trip to Cambodia to get organizations up online on Elevyn.com
Written on 22 May 2009 by Puah Sze Ning
Earth Day 2009: Keresa Plantations marks a first with 100 trees
In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, 2009, Wild Asia, together with Keresa Plantations and their stakeholders, planted 100 trees to commemorate the day. SHAFINAZ SUHAIMI reports on this significant milestone and the company's journey towards a heightened sense of environmental and social responsibility via the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
Written on 22 May 2009 by Intan Shafinaz
One With Nature
Long before the word 'sustainable' became a catchphrase, Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, designed a green hotel that embraced sustainable tourism practices. LEONG SIOK HUI brings us the eighth installment in our series of 'Rethink Travel' articles in collaboration with The Star newspaper.
Written on 22 May 2009 by Leong Siok Hui
Bario: From Warrior Dances to Wonderful People
With a sense of history and openness to Kelabit hospitality, British High Commissioner, Boyd McCleary makes a visit to Bario in Sarawak to experience the wonders of an indigenous culture and the dilemmas of integrating modern life.
Written on 22 May 2009 by Boyd McCleary
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