Nature is one thing that Myanmar has in abundance. No wonder its most successful community-based tourism (CBT) projects place the environment at the forefront. From Phonganrazi’s remote snowy peaks in […]
Community-Based Tourism in Myanmar – from Mountain Peaks to Seashore Read More
Located along the Nam Ha River in Luang Namtha Province, Ban Nalan (Nalan Village) represents Lao PDR’s successful implementation of sustainable tourism through the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) model. In fact,
How Ban Nalan Pioneered Community-Based Tourism in Lao PDR – and Continues to Inspire Read More
Putaoshan in Guangxi, China PRC may be off the beaten path – way off the beaten path – but the journey there is well worth it. The name literally translates
How Tourism Benefits the “White Trousered” Yao of Guangxi’s Putaoshan Village Read More
The Stung Treng Ramsar site, a 1,460ha wetland in Cambodia, is an out-of-the-way treasure trove of biodiversity. Its trees and waters house a wide variety of rare wildlife, from Irrawaddy
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Despite its distance far beyond Viet Nam’s beaten tourist paths, Con Cuong District in western Nghe An Province has experienced positive changes from community-based tourism (CBT). The area’s experience has
Explore Con Cuong District: A Guide to Community-Based Tourism Read More
Like many good stories in the Mekong, Baan Mae Kampong’s begins with coffee. In the 1980s, this village near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand began growing coffee for the Royal
Baan Mae Kampong: Exploring a Pioneering CBT Project in Thailand Read More
Myanmar, as ever, remains off-the-beaten-path for many Western tourists. Most established tours stay close to Bagan and Myanmar, all but avoiding the rural communities that might benefit the most from
Four Thriving Community-Based Tourism Experiences in Myanmar Read More
Nestled in the rugged northern reaches of Lao PDR bordering China PRC and Myanmar, the town of Luang Namtha stands out as one of the landlocked country’s most promising community-based
Exploring Community-Based Tourism in Luang Namtha, Laos Read More
Travel to Yunnan’s Yuanyang county and you’ll see a human-made marvel carved by hand from the rugged mountain terrain. The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces cover an area of over 160
Mangroves are not just trees; they are key lifelines for coastal ecosystems. Masses of mangroves lining the shores act as natural barricades against harsh weather – helping to purify the
Mangrove Magic at Trapaing Sangke, Cambodia CBT Read More
While the Ha Giang Loop and its hairpin turns remain top-of-mind for many visitors to its namesake northern Viet Nam province, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is attracting a growing following for
Discover Dong Van Karst Plateau’s Hidden Community Treasures Read More
Community-based tourism (CBT) is flourishing in Thailand, offering an authentic and heartfelt experience that contrasts the bustling scenes of Bangkok or Phuket. In the heart of Nan Province, Ban Bo
Bo Suak: A Cultural Gem in Nan, Thailand – Awarded and Authentic Read More
