‘I knew I wanted to do something here in my village’
Gemar Singh is the founder of Hacra Dhani, a local-owned desert travel social enterprise in a rural corner of Rajasthan specialising in authentic and sustainable experiences guided by the local community.
Rural adventures go virtual in a lockdown
From running a virtual tour to launching an online store, two rural communities in Indonesia find new ways to cope when tourism income dried up amid COVID-19
‘We are a people of the gathering’
Dicky is the co-founder of Lakoat.Kujawas, a social enterprise preserving the culture of Mollo Timorese through the arts and culinary innovation.
Celebrate! A Mollo gathering of arts and food
Lakoat.Kujawas rekindles knowledge of Timor’s Mollo highlands through creative arts and food.
In Long Semadoh, see a world in a grain of rice
Farm-to-table meals? Long Semadoh has it all, from the chance to try rice farming, taste some truly amazing rice, and learn about the culture behind every bite.
‘You can’t rush community work’
Lilian and Zi are co-founders of Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
‘Bring back the vibrancy of our kampung’
Ribed is a farmer and homestay host with Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
A friendly home in the land of kings
Orchha is a laid-back town rich in royal history and monuments. Explore its majestic past, and help rural communities nearby build fresh livelihoods through tourism.
‘A place to seek help in a time of need’
Dezonny owns Charlie's Cafe, which serves up Malaysian favourites with heart — diners can pay it forward by giving a dining voucher to someone in need.
‘Take in the finer details’
Elena is the founder of Bike with Elena, which champions a more eco-friendly way to explore Kuala Lumpur, as well as safer paths for cyclists.
We tell stories of everyday people doing good in Asia, to inspire action. Through The Better Traveller, you can dive into our travel stories and share ideas on how to make a difference on the go.