Once traversed by Chin Haw mule caravans carrying tea, silk, opium, and silver, the Mekong Tea Caravan Trail (West) still pulses with cultural exchange – just one that races over […]
Tracing the Mekong Tea Caravan Trail (West) Read More
As one of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region’s up-and-coming travel hotspots, Luang Prabang in Lao PDR stands out as a thoughtful example of how tourism and sustainability can move forward together.
Tourism and sustainability in Luang Prabang, from the ground up Read More
Tea lovers will want to see where their favored drink came to be – and follow a millennia-old trail that still trades in tea to this day. The Mekong Tea
Tracing an Ancient Trading Route Through the Mekong Tea Caravan Trail (East) Read More
On the border of China PRC and Viet Nam, a formerly off-the-beaten-path natural marvel is enjoying renewed popularity, thanks to a bilateral government effort and changing travel preferences. As the
Exploring the Ban Gioc-Detian Falls from Both Sides of the Border Read More
UNWTO has launched the world’s biggest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform will boost collaboration across the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network, connecting around
UNWTO Launches new Tool to Promote Collaboration Among World’s Best Tourism Villages Read More
The vestiges of a bygone kingdom can be hard to protect in a world enamored with sprawling cities, artificial intelligence, and unbridled growth.
In Luang Prabang, Creating a Future Where the Past Thrives Read More
Agriculture has been a double-edged sword for the Greater Mekong Sub-Region: while it provides an ample source of nutrition and business for GMS countries, it also places undue pressure on
How Tourists Can Support Sustainable Agriculture around the Mekong Region Read More
More and more travelers are getting more out of their trip, by taking it slow. They’ve discovered the merits of long-stay travel, also known as slow travel: a type of
3 Ways Slow Travel Benefits Both Travelers and Mekong Communities Read More
The tourism industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, with transportation being a major source of these emissions. The UN World Tourism Organization estimates that transport-related carbon dioxide
Why Tourist Transportation is going Electric in the Mekong Region Read More
There’s an increasing, almost worried intensity in the way that Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) countries are tackling the recurring haze problem.
How are Mekong Countries Handling the Haze Problem? Read More
At a glance, “sustainable luxury travel” may sound like a contradiction in terms – after all, luxury travel is often associated with high levels of consumption, which can have a
Can luxury travel be sustainable as well? Read More
Is your tourism dollar really supporting the communities you visit around the Mekong Region? You can never be sure: “greenwashing”, or the exaggeration of a company’s environmental credentials, is an
4 ways to make sure your travel buck gives back to Mekong communities Read More
For environment-conscious tourism stakeholders in the Mekong Sub-Region, homestays are an essential component of a carbon-neutral tourism strategy. Having tourists stay at locals’ homes instead of hotels accomplish a wide
Homestays: an indispensable part of sustainable tourism in the Mekong Region Read More
Post-pandemic travel in the Mekong Sub-Region has adapted to changing customer demand and environmental imperatives. Concerned about environmental degradation and interference in local culture, tourists are increasingly demanding sustainable tourism
Private and public: how to build low-impact tourism in the Mekong Read More
The millennia-old cultures of the Mekong may have adapted to modern-day sports culture (Messi is as big around here as anywhere), but they’ve also preserved their own, thriving traditional sports.
Traditional Sports in the Mekong Region Read More
