Jun 09, 2022 ReReeti Foundation has collaborated with seven museums to strategise and work towards sustainable and green practices in the museum sector
Jun 02, 2022 The Norbulingka Institute, named after the Dalai Lama's summer palace in Lhasa, is a haven for Tibetan culture. As artisans around the world struggle to preserve age-old traditions and techniques in a fast-paced and mechanised world, the institute helps preserve this form of community ancestral knowledge. And as a visitor, you can sign up for one of their workshops and stay in their guesthouse.
May 28, 2022 This cooperative runs trekking tours in the Great Himalayan National Park which was awarded the UNESCO heritage site in 2014 for its outstanding biodiversity. The best part is that the money earned goes towards conservation of natural resources, nurturing green technologies, community empowerment through self-help groups, and creating local products - thus illustrating how tourism can be sustainable, inclusive, and be part of a circular economy
May 26, 2022 We love cheese - like, a lot. But we had no idea about the value cheese can fetch in the market till we heard about a 'daring' heist that took place in Fijnaart, a town in North Brabant, in the Netherlands where a Dutch farm witnessed an organised theft of cheese wheels. Their loss - of about $22,000 - was not only in terms of money but also in terms of the months of hard work that goes into producing the cheese wheels.
May 26, 2022 Next time you are in Queensland in Australia, make sure the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre is on your itinerary. It is a creative space for indigenous artists who sell their work and access training. What the centre is known for are the ghost net sculptures made by the artists from dumped plastic fishing nets and other recycled materials.
May 25, 2022 Do you like dining alone? Are you comfortable with your own company, in solitude? A New York photographer has used restaurant interiors to explore the theme of solitude that seems to have taken over our lives during the pandemic.
May 25, 2022 Kashmiri handicrafts have been known for their quality throughout the world since medieval times. The state has been like a reservoir of ancient crafts in India, maintaining the priceless heritage through generations, and via innovations in design.
May 25, 2022 Murphy bent all the rules and faced life full tilt to become a role model for many travellers and travel writers.
May 23, 2022 If you are interested in deeper, responsible travel, then sign up for a workshop with Indi Architecture, an organisation that is involved in conserving, promoting and sharing the architectural knowledge and skills of master craft persons through workshops, travel and cultural exchange
May 21, 2022 Biodiversity refers to various life forms found in all spheres, land, air, and water, on Earth. But due to human interference and industries, we are seeing a loss of biodiversity on a rapid scale. With various environmental organisations such as UNEP at work, it is vital for us to enact solutions, not just on International Biodiversity Day, but at all times.
May 20, 2022 Dr Navina Jafa is a cultural activist, Kathak performer, academician and heritage consultant who conducts heritage walks which are unique, combining performance to articulate the culture of a given place.
May 19, 2022 You carry it every time you hit the beach or high altitudes or when the weather shows bountiful summer sun rays. But few people know that sunscreens may contain harmful chemicals that cause damage to marine life. Next time, check the ingredient list on your skincare products
May 18, 2022 Visiting the city after a long gap revealed a charming free culture and multicultural milieu. Here's my guide to the places that travellers to the city must not miss out on to get a real feel of Chandigarh, the only city I know which has amazing architecture alongside whimsical art installations
May 14, 2022 Located close to Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, Rewalsar is a hidden spiritual gem with monasteries, a sacred lake, and a cave looked after by a nunnery