Eco-tourism – Asia Unmasked

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How to Spot Greenwashing: A Traveller’s Guide to Authentic Eco-Tourism

“Eco-friendly resort with pristine natural pools and sustainable practices!” The marketing looks convincing enough, complete with filtered shots of lush greenery and smiling locals. However, when I arrived at this supposedly sustainable paradise, I discovered diesel generators humming behind bamboo screens, untreated wastewater flowing directly into the nearby river, and a massive chlorinated pool that

July 10, 2025

Image is an aerial photograph showing turquoise waters and sandy beach, with wooden bungalows built in the surrounding forest in El Nido Palawan

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Palawan: The Philippines’ Last Frontier

Discover Palawan’s best eco-luxury resorts, sustainable island-hopping tours, and marine conservation efforts in the Philippines’ Last Frontier. Complete 2025 travel guide with accommodation, transport, and responsible tourism tips. Maintaining my balance with a heavy backpack on a traditional bangka as it glides through the turquoise waters towards El Nido’s Big Lagoon, is a challenge. Arriving

July 4, 2025

Image shows Singapore's Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, which are a collection of iconic, tree-like vertical gardens that serve as both a visual landmark and a functional part of the gardens' sustainable ecosystem.

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Singapore: The Conscious Traveller’s Guide to Southeast Asia’s Greenest City

Where cutting-edge sustainability meets uncompromising luxury in the Garden City I’ll confess something that might surprise seasoned Southeast Asia travellers: Singapore was never on my “must-see” list. The gleaming metropolis seemed too sanitised, too removed from the cultural authenticity I sought in places like Luang Prabang or Yogyakarta. “It has a great airport” was my

June 26, 2025

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Bali Unmasked: The Evolution of Responsible Tourism With An Eye On Luxury Travel

How Indonesia’s most beloved island is quietly revolutionising responsible tourism without sacrificing an ounce of indulgence The Bali I encountered on my latest visit bears little resemblance to the island I first explored thirty years ago, when a dog-eared copy of Lonely Planet’s “South East Asia on a Shoestring” was the backpacker’s bible. Yet surprisingly,

June 25, 2025

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Thailand’s Secret Islands: Discovering Paradise Where Sustainable Travel Still Thrives

The ferry from Trat pier barely holds twenty passengers, and as we approach Koh Mak’s pristine shoreline, I count exactly zero high-rise hotels breaking the coconut palm canopy. No concrete jetties stretch into turquoise waters, no jet skis carve wake patterns across the bay. Instead, a handful of wooden longtail boats bob gently in the

June 7, 2025

a traditional Thai fishing vessel anchored off the coast of Koh Lanta

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Koh Lanta: Thailand’s Last Unspoiled Island Paradise

Whilst the rest of Thailand’s Andaman coast buckles under the weight of mass tourism, Koh Lanta remains a rare sanctuary of authentic island life. After spending weeks exploring its golden beaches and chatting with local fishermen, I’ve discovered why this elongated jewel continues to fly under the radar of mainstream tourism. From crystal-clear snorkelling spots

May 28, 2025

the white sands leads out to the clear sea of Phu Quoc island sheltered by palms

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Phu Quoc’s Bold Green Revolution: Vietnam’s Island Paradise Ditching Petrol for Paradise

Vietnam’s jewel in the Gulf of Thailand is undergoing a dramatic transformation that could redefine eco-tourism in Southeast Asia. Phu Quoc’s ambitious plan to eliminate all petrol and diesel vehicles is just one part of a grand vision to become one of the world’s greenest destinations by 2030. As someone who’s visited the island four

May 15, 2025

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Shells of Sustainability: Inside Bali’s Pistachio-Infused Architectural Sanctuary

A revolutionary boutique hotel in Bali is redefining eco-luxury by transforming food waste into architectural poetry – one crushed pistachio shell at a time. The morning sun casts dappled shadows across the wall beside my bed, highlighting a subtle texture I can’t quite place. It’s not the smooth plaster typical of luxury hotels, nor the

April 25, 2025

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Beneath the Surface: Exploring Southeast Asia’s Underwater Paradise

From vibrant coral gardens to mysterious wreck dives, Southeast Asia offers an underwater wonderland that’s transforming the region into the world’s most exciting diving frontier. There’s something magical about that moment when you first descend beneath the waves. The surface noise fades, replaced by the gentle hush of your own breathing. The weightlessness envelops you

April 23, 2025

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Areng Heaven: Cambodia’s Hidden Mountain Paradise Gets a Makeover

My legs were burning, sweat poured down my face, and I questioned my life choices as I hauled myself up another broken wooden staircase – but the breathtaking views that awaited made every painful step worthwhile. High above the jungle canopy of Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains lies a breathtaking secret that most tourists will never experience.

April 21, 2025

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