Wild Asia is a social enterprise working to support the conservation of natural areas and the communities dependent upon their resources. We work primarily by forging partnerships with individuals and businesses that are socially and environmentally responsible. Our ultimate goal is to promote sustainable practices that will minimise adverse impacts on the environment, ensure that local communities are engaged and that local cultures are respected.
This being the International Year of the Reef, a group of volunteers is surveying the reefs on several islands in Malaysia under the Sustainable Island Programme (SIP). REVATHI MURUGAPPAN reports.
Work stress, chock-a-block traffic, grating din and raucous crowd define city life. Living amid nature at Mawai Eco Camp in Johor, MEI LEONG finds her ‘ideal’ ecotourism model and regains her sanity.
Ranked as one of the world’s 10 best eco-lodges by the US-based "Outdoor" magazine, Wenhai Ecolodge is nestled in a lush valley framed by snow-capped peaks in China’s Yunnan province.
Faasai is a paradise for nature lovers. BRONWEN EVANS writes about this eco-resort located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and highlights the beauty and diversity of Kung Wiman in the province of Chantaburi.
When FAYE OSMAN got the opportunity to join a trek into the jungle of Sarawak, East Malaysia, she hoped the experience would give her a better understanding of the indigenous people of the place; the Penans. Here, she gives us an insight into the simplicity of their lives and the struggles they face.
WASHINGTON: Trafficking in wildlife and unsustainable harvesting, prompted by the demand for traditional medicines, is depleting Southeast Asia's rich ...
KUMAGAYA, Japan — With its towering furnaces and clanging conveyer belts carrying crushed rock, Taiheiyo Cement’s factory looks like an Industrial Rev ...
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Britain's Prince Charles has converted his 38-year-old Aston Martin to run on biofuel made from surplus wine, his office reve ...
The tiger life used to be relatively simple: They stalked around dining on deer or boar or fish or whatever else took their fancy, and took swims when ...
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington's prisons are making some changes in an effort to both trim costs for taxpayers and be kinder to the environment.
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Buffalo Tours are the travel adventure specialists of Vietnam, going to both popular destinations and unique and uncommon spots. They offer a wide ran ...
Offering travellers the bigger picture of the world around them, 'Lifestyle + Travel', an award-winning and trendsetting regional publication, is not ...
Pulau Tiga Resort is an ideal retreat that offers opportunities to experience nature, and become immersed in the beauty and serenity of the famous ‘Su ...
One of the pioneers of professional river-running in Malaysia. Tracks has evolved into one of the more interesting adventure outfitters in Malaysia. T ...
Give back to the planet! Buy a tree (which we will plant for you) or organise your own tree planting event. Join us to create new wild lands for wildlife and benefit local people. ...
With a few days to spare, this is an alternative route for a cycle tour to travel from Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur, across Peninsular Malaysia, to the east coast border state of Kelantan. You can sample a range of cultural and natural attracti ...
Show your support! We are taking orders for our Wild Asia T-Shirts. Proceeds from the sale of the T-Shirts will go towards printing awareness materials on Responsible Tourism - part of an ongoing initiative of Wild Asia. Make your orders today! ...
This new publication by Kenny Peavey & Thom Henley is perfect for parents, school teachers, camp leaders and nature clubs, this book reawakens a child-like joy and sense of wonder in the natural world. With detailed descriptions of more than 70 fun-filled ...
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