Experiences & Retreats

“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” –Anatole France

Travel changes lives—for the traveller, and those they encounter. This holiday season, give a loved one or yourself the gift of a life-affirming experience to a destination we’ve featured. Whether you want to ease into a luxurious resort, live like a local in an authentic village homestay, dive with sharks, hike the Himalayas or find friendly faces around the block from home, we’ve got you covered! Find a journey to change your life, and make a difference to the people and places you visit.

Check out our guide on how you can travel the Our Better World way, or download the complete list!

Save a gram

SaveAGram was started to preserve the traditional lifestyle of rural India. They offer homestays to travellers as a way of generating income. They are also able to support schools and assist families who farm the land, by bringing their organic produce to a wider market in Asia.

MMES

Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) is a community-run organisation based in Manas National Park in Assam, India. They turn ex-poachers into protectors, and sustain the indigenous community and Manas’s resident wildlife with their ecotours.

Mekong bike tours

Explore the delta on Mekong Quilts’ bamboo bicycle tours! Mekong Quilts support rural women in the Mekong Delta region with a sustainable livelihood.

Habres Nest

Habre’s Nest protects the endangered red panda, and the local community. Rangers are also hosts, travel guides and educators, so visitors can explore the region, help the red panda, and minimise harm to the environment.

Zambawood

Zambawood is a resort with a heart in Zambales, Philippines. From relaxing at the resort, to visiting the farm and harvesting produce, to enjoying a coffee at its cafe, you support youth with disabilities.

Himalayan Ark

When you book a Himalayan Ark homestay or trek the Himalayas, you support this incredible network of nature-based ecotour homestays, and adventure tour guides. Protect the Himalayas and their heritage when you book!

Dorsal Effect

Get off the beaten track in spectacular Lombok, Indonesia! While you marvel and learn about marine life, you also help former shark fishermen reinvent themselves as guides and shark protectors.

Rumah Tiang

A boutique heritage homestay nestled in UNESCO Heritage-listed Lenggong Valley. Experience the culture, cuisine, and history of Perak, Malaysia with bespoke tours.

Repair Kopitiam 

Fix it first! Join a repair meetup! Repair Kopitiam, a volunteer-driven initiative in Singapore, sets up a community repair meetup every month where you can have faulty items fixed by volunteers for free. 

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