In many places around the world, nature is something we try to protect – a fragile system that relies on policy, conservation projects, and good intentions. In Ecuador, the relationship runs deeper. Here, nature is not simply protected. It has rights. Since 2008, Ecuador’s constitution has recognised the natural world, rivers, forests, mountains and ecosystems … Read More
Author: Louise Salter
Slow Travel in Central America: Travel That Nourishes the Soul
In a world that often pushes us to move faster, see more and rush on, there’s a growing desire to travel differently, more slowly. This is travel that invites us to move through the world at a different pace. One where time is shaped by landscapes rather than schedules, and where meaningful experiences aren’t rushed … Read More
Family Travel in Vietnam with Beyond Tourism
Vietnam is having a moment. In the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, it ranked 6th in the “friendliest countries” category – and that warmth shows. With over 15 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025, visa-free entry for more countries, and a major tourism drive underway, it’s no wonder families … Read More
Sri Lanka Family Travel: Two journeys, two rhythms – which feels like you?
Time to linger or more adventure – you decide! Some families come alive outdoors – early starts, big landscapes, days filled with movement and discovery. Others prefer space to breathe, time to linger, and a slower rhythm that invites deeper cultural connection. In Sri Lanka, you don’t have to choose between adventure and ease. We’ve … Read More



