Eco (21 community guides)

Borneo is the perfect destination for those stuck in the urban jungle wanting to get a taste of the real thing... read more »

Get up close and personal with Borneo's wildlife. Then discover Sandakan's fascinating history... read more »

Find out about Brunei's rich cultural heritage; tropical flora and fauna; museums and mosques; and find a peaceful and friendly atmosphere... read more »

Taking a trip into the tropical rainforest of Taman Negara, peninsular Malaysia's premier national park, is a chance to get back to basics and immerse yourself in all things wild and wonderful... read more »

Cambodia's famous Angkor temples are under pressure from mass tourism - but with a little care it's possible to enjoy them in a positive fashion... read more »

Find out about Kuching in Borneo, Malaysia. It has cultural diversity; a rich historical background; nearby tropical forests; orang-utans and proboscis monkeys in their natural surroundings... read more »

We get away from the crowds and out into the countryside of Isan in north east Thailand to discover a fascinating culture, searingly hot Thai food and genuine hospitality... read more »

Shiretoko is Hokkaido's hidden beauty; hotsprings, waterfalls, wild deer and beautiful mountains await... read more »

Searching for something a little different to take home from your holiday? Fed up with haggling over the price of things? The regular Thai Craft Fair in Bangkok might just be the place for you ... read more »

Tourists flock to Angkor Wat, completely ignoring most of Cambodia - but a new ecotourism trail aims to open up a whole new side to the country... read more »

Does passing through five time zones, 80 degrees of longitude and crossing the largest country on the planet sound like fun? Then read my guide as I tell you how to get from Beijing to Moscow by train... read more »

You may think you've tried the best kinds of floating holidays - but nothing's quite as magical as drifting into a whole new dimension on Kerala's lakes and canals... read more »

Despite mass tourism overrunning Siem Reap, the province is still one of the poorest in Cambodia. Now several hotels have pledged to help communities fight back against poverty... read more »

Against a backdrop of smiling people and gentle chaos, Sri Lanka boasts ancient history, as well as modern all-inclusive beach resorts. But focus on the accessible wildlife - you won't be disappointed... read more »

Nestled within the deep interiors of the vast Borneo jungle is a hidden UNESCO World Heritage site called Gunung Mulu National Park, where you can behold some of the most spectacular caves on earth.... read more »

Often the popular destinations for winter sun are teeming with like-minded sun seekers. Make the trip to the island of Boracay and enjoy your own slice of paradise... read more »

A mud treatment and seaside photography - an unpredictable day in South Korea... read more »

Known as Little Tibet, Ladakh is a bastion of Buddhist calm, located on the old Silk Route and home to remote villages that are just beginning to welcome tourists... read more »

At the Elephant Nature Park, near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, you get to scrub an elephant's back, feed it dinner and help out a good cause... read more »

When Malaysians want a break from big city bustle or lowland heat, they head to the Cameron Highlands, a gloriously scenic region of tea plantations, butterfly farms and beautiful hill walks ... read more »