‘They are my spiritual teachers’
Joanita is the founder of Mettaa Reflexology Centre, a no-frills spa in Mumbai that employs the visually-challenged
'An ambassador of my community'
Reality Tours and Travel is a travel social enterprise that empowers locals to lead tours around their community. It also channels 80 per cent of its profits back to the community.
A Weekend of Good in Singapore
Glitzy, straitlaced, business-driven. Multi-cultural, creative, warm-hearted. Two sides of Singapore, one city. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good.
Northern Thailand’s hill tribes turn a new leaf
Experience Thailand’s high life: immerse yourself in the northern hill tribes, who are working hard to build new livelihoods with the help of Local Alike.
‘We can all be stewards of our community and environment’
John is the founder of Nature Inspired, an eco-tourism agency that offers sustainable and community-led adventures in Malaysia and Indonesia.
‘Everyone has dreams’
Shahell is a bakery assistant at Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop that employs adults with disabilities.
A Weekend of Good in Mumbai
Mumbai is a vibrant swirl of extremes, where labourers jostle with billionaires, and rich history meets modern excess. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good.
A Weekend of Good in Penang
In Penang, multiculturalism and tradition, sizzling street food, contemporary arts and rustic nature create irresistible magic. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good.
A Weekend of Good in Bangalore
Bangalore may be a tech hub, but look past the concrete jungle to discover its green heart. Here's how to spend a weekend there while doing some good.
Travel back in time in Walvanda
In lush Walvanda, the Warlis' rustic way of life has survived modernisation. Visit to take in their distinctive art and help preserve their tradition
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