Category Archives: Adventure Travel

From theory to practice | The 4C’s of Responsible Tourism in action

In the world of do-good tourism, Costa Rica quickly comes to mind as a pioneer of a type of tourism that predominantly built on the idea of “low human impact and high community and environmental benefit.” In one word: Ecotourism! … Continue reading

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Responsible Tourism ~ from theory to practice. A journey of personal transformation [4]

As a continuation of my previous posts on Responsible Tourism – specifically on how it goes from theory to practice – I want to focus more on the personal stories of people who have engaged in it. From people who’ve … Continue reading

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Responsible Tourism ~ from theory to practice. A journey of personal transformation [3]

As a continuation of my previous posts on Responsible Tourism – specifically on how it goes from theory to practice – I want to focus more on the personal stories of people who have engaged in it. From people who’ve … Continue reading

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Responsible Tourism ~ from theory to practice. A journey of personal transformation [2]

As a continuation of my previous posts on Responsible Tourism – specifically on how it goes from theory to practice – I want to focus more on the personal stories of people who have engaged in it. From people who’ve … Continue reading

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Responsible Tourism ~ from theory to practice. A journey of personal transformation [1]

As a continuation of my previous posts on Responsible Tourism – specifically on how it goes from theory to practice – I want to focus more on the personal stories of people who have engaged in it. From people who’ve … Continue reading

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Gap Adventures founder to speak at eco conference

By Dian Hasan | July 8, 2010 Bruce Poon Tip, founder of Gap Adventures, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has been signed up as a key note speaker at the inaugural World Green Tourism Conference 2010 taking place in … Continue reading

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Sonu Shivdasani ~ a man and his eco hospitality dream

By Dian Hasan | July 8, 2010 Sonu Shivdasani, the founder and CEO of Six Senses Resorts & Spas, tells Claire Ferris-Lay how he managed to create some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and still stay green. Sonu Shivdasani … Continue reading

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Are You Game for a 525 km Biking Adventure Challenge? Sulawesi beckons!

By Dian Hasan | January 15, 2010 Calling out all Biking Adventure lovers: Destination Sulawesi, a 525 km adventure route in and around Tana Toraja (Feb 1 – 13, 2010) Indonesia is renowned as the last eden on earth, home … Continue reading

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Mother seal means business when protecting her young. Able to overturn kayaks, when provoked!

By Monty Hasan |  October 5, 2009 I’ve always enjoyed being out and about in the great outdoors, be it a simple walk in the neighborhood park, or doing fun activities like surfing and kayaking. And encountering wildlife up close (the … Continue reading

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Extending companies’ CSR into Adventure Tourism & Volunteer Travel

By Dian Hasan | September 21, 2009 Amid the growing popularity of VolunTourism (Volunteering while traveling), there are organizations that are promoting the idea not only to individuals for their personal growth, but also for the corporate world. Volunteer Travel, … Continue reading

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