Our tours are designed to maximise local benefit by supporting local businesses, hiring and training local professional guides. We prioritise eco-friendly transport and integrate cultural respect and sensitivity into everything we do. To monitor our impact and understand how to make continuous improvement, I receive regular accountability and reporting programmes from each community. 

I am convinced that cultural exchange and understanding through a meaningful interaction between tourists and the community breaks down stereotypes and fosters intercultural dialogue. Most clients are Westerners, so when they visit Indochina, this is a completely different cultural experience for them.  

We encourage tourists to take agricultural tours to learn about local organic farming practices, attend weaving and cooking demonstrations and classes. In these ways, they can see a real cultural expression and a genuine way of life. It is a respectful format for learning, meeting people and understanding a new culture. It allows them to feel, live and breathe these traditions, not just see it from a bus. It is the most authentic way of travelling and meeting people. 

Currently, most projects involve education and infrastructure, but now we want to expand our impact by looking at environmental conservation. In one of our first programmes in Kanchanaburi, we are going into partnership with a rural Thai community to support the conservation of the local jungle.  The community takes the lead with the conservation efforts of caring for animals like elephants and monkeys, establishing sustainable farming, and managing the waterways. We will bring the tourists and support with the best practices.