http://www.wildasia.org/ Wild Asia's articles are a collection of features on wild places, people, nature, and conservation efforts in Asia. en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 16:17:33 +0800 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:17:33 +0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wild Asia CMS reza@wildasia.org (Reza Azmi) webmaster@wildasia.org (Wild Asia Webmaster) http://www.wildasia.org/weblinks/Ads/logoH.gif http://www.wildasia.org/ Shergarh Tented Camp opened in 2004 and was established as a small and informal tented camp with a strong focus on high quality wildlife experiences, and with a deep concern for the environment and local community. The project all started with the vision to build a simple lodge from which tourists could enjoy the nearby Kanha Tiger Reserve. The pla... http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=674 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=674 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=674#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Shergarh Tented Camp) Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0800 LooLa Adventure Resort started operating in June of 2000 on the island of Bintan, Indonesia. The owner, Dr. Marc van Loo, vowed from the beginning to have a fully local staff and to involve them in all aspects of management. It has been a long road towards incorporating a full team of local staff and inspiring them to become proud stakeholders of t... http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=673 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=673 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=673#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Loola Adventure Resort) Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0800 Kruger National Park, one of the most renowned sanctuaries to view and enjoy wildlife and nature in South Africa has captivated nature lovers around the world. DEBORAH CHAN takes you on a bush experience where nature meets mankind in common respect and admiration. http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=584 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=584 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=584#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Deborah Chan) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800 Located idyllically on Kunfunadhoo Island,, Soneva Fushi offers all the charm one expects of the Maldives in utter sophistication and luxurious comfort. SHAFINAZ SUHAIMI learns of their responsible tourism practices through the philosophies of "S.L.O.W. L.I.F.E.". http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=562 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=562 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=562#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Intan Shafinaz) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 After a review of the finalists for our Responsible Tourism Awards 2008, WILD ASIA finds that its RT principles are spreading throughout Asia and assisting tourism changes that matter for habitats and humanity. RICK GREGORY writes. http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=551 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=551 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=551#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Rick Gregory) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 A private island resort off Bintan, Indonesia redefines the concept of luxe with its sand-in-toes experience, raw designs and green practices, as LEONG SIOK HUI discovers. http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=546 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=546 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=546#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Leong Siok Hui) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 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! http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=545 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=545 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=545#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Wild Asia) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 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. http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=512 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=512 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=512#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Leong Siok Hui) Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 With the announcement of Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Awards (WARTA) 2009 in March, SHAFINAZ SUHAIMI took the opportunity to go back to Japamala Resort in Tioman Island, Malaysia, to follow up on progress made since their first entry in WARTA 2006. A frequent visitor to Tioman's crowded beaches, Shafi was pleasantly surprised to have found a gr... http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=504 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=504 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=504#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Intan Shafinaz) Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0800 A finalist for Wild Asia's 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards, RICK GREGORY relaxes at Faasai Resort and Spa nestled in Thailand's east coast, just hours from Bangkok, that exudes the essence of a tropical vacation without the glitz. http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=501 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=501 http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm?page=article&articleID=501#comments Wild Asia > Reading Room > Latest Features > Responsible Tourism info@wildasia.org (Rick Gregory) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800