responsible tourism

Traditional dance in TOraja. 10
Coming to Sulawesi, my main focus was visiting Tana Toraja – fascinating land of death. Thinking what to see in Toraja, I was looking for places connected with culture as well as natural wonders in the region. If you plan on visiting Tana Toraja by yourself, this post will cover […]

Visiting Tana Toraja by yourself

Orangutans trekking Borneo, Kutai National Park Kalimantan. 10
One of the places to see in East Kalimantan is Kutai National Park with wild orangutans tour and jungle trekking activities. This 200 000 ha rainforest gives shelter to wildlife of Borneo Island, such as orangutans, gibbons, hornbills or proboscis monkeys. Apart from tropical rainforest, it’s also a place to […]

Wild orangutans trekking in Kutai National Park, East Kalimantan

Guide to Derawan Islands, how to get to Derawan Islands? 22
The Derawan Islands near Borneo are undoubtably a piece of paradise with pristine waters and rich marine life. Swimming in a jellyfish lake, watching wild dolphins or hanging out with huge sea turtles were absolutely incredible experiences. I had the feeling that I should pinch myself, to believe what I […]

A practical Guide to Derawan Islands, Indonesia

Reusable straw. How to reduce plastic waste when traveling? 1
It’s been over two years I am trying to live more eco-friendly. I started to reduce plastic waste when traveling as it’s something that really chokes our planet. As travelers we often get a first hand view on how catastrophic is the problem. I guess everyone of us at least […]

How to reduce plastic waste when traveling?

Spices on the street market. Why is it importnat buying locally? 19
Small actions of individuals can make a big difference. Starting with these beautiful words, I want to talk about one of the factors of sustainability – buying locally. In this text, I write about reasons why to buy local in general, with focus on shopping locally while traveling. I will […]

8 Reasons for Shopping Locally while Traveling

Togean Islands Sulawesi. Girl on the beach on Walea. 30
Indonesia with over 17 000 islands still has lots of paradise destinations which are far from the hit of mass tourism. One of them is the Togean Islands, Sulawesi, a part of Togean National Park. I stayed there for a couple of days, discovering remote beaches, snorkeling and looking for […]

Togean National Park – Responsible travel guide to Togean Islands

Copenhagen port 39
Discovering unique spots in Copenhagen feels the best cycling as the city is the most bike friendly place in the world. Cycling in Copenhagen is as common as eating potato in my hometown. In fact, there are more bikes than inhabitants in Copenhagen and 5 times more bikes than cars. […]

Cycling through unique spots in Copenhagen

Borneo rainforest preservation in Kinabatangan River. 18
Those who come to Borneo Island to witness wildlife of the rainforest, will surely get what they seek for on Kinabatangan River Cruise. In fact, it’s the most popular destination for wildlife watching in Sabah, Malaysia. Hundreds of monkeys, birds, monitor lizards, snakes and crocodiles – I felt like inside […]

Kinabatangan River Cruise – incredible yet heartbreaking

Jungle stay in Brunei rainforest. 10
Most of the territory of Brunei Darussalam is a tropical rainforest, and its protection level is one of the best in the world. Responsible tourism in Brunei is trying to preserve virgin rainforest with unique flora and fauna as well as local communities living there. You cannot imagine how big surprise […]

Responsible tourism in Brunei – Sumbiling Eco Village

Little boat on Lobok river. Responsible tourism guide to Bohol. 39
Those who want to discover nature of Bohol will surely love the lush greenery and wildlife of the island. Writing about responsible tourism in Bohol, I focused on wildlife preservation and ethical choices you can take during your vacations. Bohol Island is a perfect place to admire the nature of […]

Nature of Bohol – Responsible tourism in Bohol

Stunning sunset colors on Port Barton Beach. Pink clouds during sunset. 14
Little village with a chill ambient and lots of cool bars – Port Barton in Palawan, Philippines took heart of lots of travelers away, still having this remote island vibe. It’s possible to visit Port Barton without taking a boat tour, as there are plenty of places you can reach […]

Visiting Port Barton without taking a boat tour

Dubai Heritage Village. Responsible tourism 16
It’s a difficult task to write responsible tourism guide to Dubai, as U.A.E. have the biggest ecological footprint in the world. Land of the emirates is a desert and not sustainable place to build huge cities. During summer months the temperature rises to 40 degrees Celsius and more, which requires […]

Responsible tourism guide to Dubai – nature & heritage

Local market in ljubljana. 12
Spending a weekend in Ljubljana, you will notice how lovely, little and cute is the capital of Slovenia. Writing responsible tourism guide to Ljubljana is easy as the city takes a good care about the environment. Lots of steps towards sustainability were taken when Ljubljana was receiving an award for […]

Responsible tourism guide to Ljubljana

How to save the bees? 17
How to be bee-friendly? Saving the bees is a big job – but taking action is easy and absolutely everyone can make a difference! There are many things you can do to help to save the bees and I will mention few of them farther on. Before I talk about […]

11 Ideas on how EVERYONE can Help to Save the Bees!

Girls sitting on the Meresek Hill next to tanjung aan beach in Lombok. 38
Looking for the best beaches and breathtaking views in the South of Lombok? You are in the right place. Lombok Island is known for Rinjani trekking. After trekking I really wanted to just get lazy on the beach, that’s why I went to the south of the island which is […]

5 best spots on the South of Lombok

Rinjani crater during sunrise, sun. hitting the crater lake 36
Lombok Island is popular destination for surfers and beach lovers but now only! Mount Rinjani Trekking is definitely the highlight worth considering. Of course, only for those who like to hike because this one is quite demanding. I will share my experience with you and tell you about the options […]

Mount Rinjani Trekking – My experience

Turqoise water in Jaco island, Timor Leste. 21
GO GREEN is to become more eco-friendly through everyday choices. When it comes to saving the environment, every bit helps. Our daily decisions matter in terms of carbon emission, waste and many other aspects. Every step farther makes us more ethical consumers and more responsible users with impact on more […]

Go Green with Your Everyday Choices

Indonesian eco farm kaliandra with beautiful palace in italian style. 18
Staying in eco farms, as Kaliandra Sejati, helps building the sustainable environment. I was amazed about their ideology and approach. Kaliandra proudly carries Eco Farm and Eco Resort with wellness center but it’s not everything that they have to offer, but let me get into details… Few words about Kaliandra […]

Kaliandra – Stay in Eco Farm and Eco Resort in Indonesia

Branch of coffee beans in Indonesia. 82
In this beautiful area surrounded by forest covered mountains and waterfalls I invite you to coffee plantation in southern Vietnam close to the city of Dalat. I have to admit that I am more of a tea lover but I like to drink good coffee from time to time, especially when […]

Coffee made out of shit seen as best in the world