Wildlife

The Elephant Conservation Center in Laos is working to protect the nation’s fading elephant heritage while rethinking what tourism can mean for the animals’ future.

Trafficked and abused bears find sanctuary from Asia’s illegal wildlife trade in a remote valley outside Luang Prabang.

Sarawak’s forts, river towns, and rainforest landscapes chart the story of its unlikely English rulers.

From coral restoration to mangrove care, a new generation of wellness travel finds restoration in reciprocity.

Growing awareness about nature conservation is fostering a boom in wildlife photography among Thais.

Aceh, Indonesia’s westernmost province, is still raw, undiscovered, and a delight to explore without rushing. Images by Kit Yeng Chan

Engaging with wildlife in ethically managed environments around Asia can provide therapeutic benefits such as stress reduction, and deepening connections with nature.

Guests at Anantara Golden Triangle in northern Thailand can sleep and wake up next to elephants and take life lessons from them too.

The pristine forests of Satpura National Park are rich in biodiversity offering a wildlife-spotting experience as vivid as any in India.

A selection of national parks within easy striking distance of Bangkok offer blissful respite from the teeming Thai capital.

The Iban people of western Sarawak have a fearsome reputation due to their history of headhunting. But these days the tribe enjoys a peaceful coexistence with its surroundings.

Tiny Kui Buri National Park is one of the best places in Thailand to spot elephants and other native wildlife in their natural element.