Celebrate Earth Day 2009 cleaning up the beaches with SAFE
Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Mikey Leung in Events, Responsible Travel
Volunteers from different organization will be participating in this year’s beach and underwater Cleanup as part of an earth day activity.
Good Morning Guesthouse brings disadvantaged youth into the hospitality trade
Posted on 19. Oct, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Editorials, Responsible Travel
~story by Mikey Leung~ After visiting similar hospitality projects in Cambodia and China, I’m pleased to share what I believe is the first organisation I know of that explicityly brings disadvantaged youth into Bangladesh’s hospitality trade. The Good Morning Guesthouse is now open in Banani, at Apt B5. Hse 5, Rd 10/A, Block H. Reservations [...]
Things you should know about Bandarban, before you go
Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Chittagong Hill Tracts, FAQ
~story by Mikey Leung~ At the Guide Tours’ Hillside Resort, you awake to a stunning view of hills poking out from the clouds. See more photos of Bandarban here. It’s absolutely outrageous to say this, but be prepared to be followed by the police where ever you go while visiting one of Bangladesh’s most attractive [...]
Mushrooming Hotel Trade on St Martin's Island
Posted on 21. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Editorials
~story and photo by Belinda Meggitt~ Originally published in the New Age, Feb. 13, 2008. More photos available here. For a country that blossoms with national pride, the majority of Bangladeshis fail to respect the country’s natural wonders. St Martin’s Island, where once thousands of migratory birds sought refuge, turtles laid eggs and coral grew, [...]
Refugees need education materials at Cox's Bazaar
Posted on 21. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Responsible Travel
While the beach at Cox’s Bazaar becomes more and more crowded with people this tourist season, very few know visitors know that there is a refugee camp not far from Bangladesh’s much-heralded beach paradise. And the people at this camp need help. World Food Programme Volunteer Lindy Hogan writes: As most of you know, I [...]
Captive Market
Posted on 02. Jan, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Editorials
Bangladesh will become a traveler’s destination, but not the way you imagine, argues Mikey Leung.
