Unveiling our latest project - learn more about the heart of Takhi and what we do!
From the vast steppes to the cozy villages, weโve discovered hope, dreams, love, pride, and community. Discover Takhi and how we aim to uplift indigenous and local livelihoods through profound travel experiences.
Engaging local communities to become active stakeholders of tourism development homeland is the magic of why regenerative tourism works wonders for you as a traveller.
Here in Thon Tha, Ha Giang, travellers often visit for an overnight stay before conquering the famous Ha Giang Loop. This village where traditional palm tree roofs are preserved by every household has immense potential that can be further unleashed. The local community have gotten together to start planning for various activities where travellers can experience so much more of their beauty beyond just being a comfortable place for an overnight rest. Next time you are there, slow down your travel, stay a couple more days and experience this villageโs soul and beauty.
#hagiang #vietnam #hanoi #thontha #tay
Where travel sparks empathy and connections, itโs the beginning of your joyful memories, trip highlights and great adventure stories that you can repeat for a lifetime.
Hereโs a summary of the amazing communities / families who will demonstrate the value of their cultural heritage and take you on a localised, meaningful adventure.
Lao Cai, Vietnam:
Red Dao Community - Red Dao is 1 of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Residing on the mountains, living close to the forest, this community includes nature as a stakeholder in all their regulations and actions.
Mongolia:
Mongolian Nomads - Till date, the nomadic culture still stands strong on this part of the steppe where simplicity breeds joy.
Reindeer herders (only applicable for 14D13N reindeer festival programme) - Living in the Northern regions of Mongolia, the Darkhad people are an ethnic minority in Mongolia. Living in the Taigas for centuries, they practice a very different lifestyle to the Mongolian nomads.
Bali:
Local Balinese - Through the arts and culture of the Balinese people, feel and witness their respect for natureโs way and their immense love for other beings.
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How to make the best of your rural adventures? Serendipity is the key word. This opens up opportunities to experience the local lifestyle, deepen our understanding of places we visit, and brings unexpected surprises. Being more flexible with your travel plans also supports rural communities to adopt tourism while balancing all the other work they have to do.
Experience and unleash this magic with our facilitators on any of our upcoming programmes. Spots are limited, grab yours before itโs too late!
#sustainabletourism #mongolia๐ฒ๐ณ #mongoliatravel #vietnam #vietnamtravel #adventures
Relax in this freshly prepared, authentic and high quality herbal bath after a long day of trek. This practice is integral to the Red Dao culture and locals utilise herbs found from forests surrounding their village. Every bath is prepared on demand by trained local professionals guided by their traditional village healer.
How does this differ from other services around Vietnam? Past travellers like yourself have shared that the herbal bath is
- entirely organic unlike some others that add chemicals to create foam
- relaxing when you can take as much time as you need in the bath
- detoxing and soothes muscle aches
โDid you know? The herbal bath service marks the founding of the community enterprise and its motivation was to bring more youths together to revitalise this traditional practice and improve the localโs knowledge of various herbs. Since then, this community enterprise have grown to offer other tourism activities that you get to enjoy now when you visit.
Find out more when you drop by this village or join our upcoming RT 101 in May. Early bird ends this week!
#laocai #herbalbath #traditionalhealing #hanoi #vietnam #rural
Interested in travelling with us, but not sure what itโs like? Hear more from past participants of our programme:
โDuring the trip, we had the privilege of exploring pristine natural landscapes and engaging with local communities. The experience was unique and authentic which we felt a genuine connection with the well-preserved natural wonders and cultures and local communities we had visited.
Together with the community, Takhi has not just enriched our travel experiences but also our perspective on responsible tourism. Their commitment to preserving local cultures and environments while providing enriching travel experiences is truly inspiring.โ
Each trip is special and different, and weโd love to have you join our community. Sign up for our Vietnam trips now at takhi.co/rt101 - early bird ends 8 March!
#travel #vietnam #laocai #indigenous #culture #culturetrip #regenerativetourism
Celebrate the Lunar New Year as youโve never experienced before! Various festival and events happen all month round to ring in the new year with food and dance, side-by-side the locals.
Book your trip now on takhi.co!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year as youโve never experienced before! Various festivals and events happen all month round to ring in the new year with food and dance, side-by-side the locals.
Book your trip now on takhi.co!
Part of practicing regenerative tourism involves appreciating native wildlife and recognising the integral role they play in the ecosystem. Camels are significant to nomadic Mongolian culture, relied upon for transportation, livelihoods, and cultural practices.
Weโre looking forward to our upcoming Mongolia trip in June next year, where weโll get to attend the annual Camel Festival. Thereโs still time to sign up as we get close and personal with topics of sustainability and cultural preservation.
Find out more or book your spot at [takhi.com/rt101](http://takhi.com/rt101).
#RegenerativeTourism #RegenerativeTravel #ResponsibleTravel #TravelDifferently #Mongolia #Terraformers #Camels
Thereโs just something about travelling off the beaten path. Embark on a journey towards regenerative tourism, and learn about all about indigenous communities on a unique travel experience with us.
Weโve got two trips to Mongolia in 2024 and you can find out more or book your spot at [takhi.com/rt101](http://takhi.com/rt101).
#RegenerativeTourism #RegenerativeTravel #ResponsibleTravel #TravelDifferently #Mongolia #Vietnam #Terraformers
More than 60 dogs call this beachside shelter home.
This animal haven is the labour of love of Bunda and Mak - two women in our Balinese community who have been rescuing dogs, cats, monkeys and turtles.
As part of the villageโs effort for regenerative tourism, visitors and animal lovers alike are warmly welcomed with warm tea and banana fritters. Listen to the sound of the waves while learning about the womenโs adventures over the years.
Regenerative tourism is helping Bunda and Mak to tide through the inflating costs of caring for the dogs. Though villagers and nearby residents have volunteered countless times over the decades, such as helping with vet related expenses and providing vaccinations, conservation work is never finished. Amidst rising food costs, every tourist dollar spent here will go a long way for our wildlife heroes.
In July-September, they wait as sea turtles lay their eggs in the warm sand of the pristine beach. Hatchlings are gently guided back to sea and injured turtles are nursed back to health.
Will you be here to experience the villagersโ love for our animals and wildlife?
#regenerativetourism #travelwithtakhi #animalshelter #animalhaven #traveldifferently #responsibletravel #wildlife #conservation
Through Takhiโs Regenerative Tourism methodology, we emphasise the carrying capacity of the local communities we work with. At Takhi destinations, tourism is not the localsโ main source of income, which allows them to become less reliant on visitors while preserving their way of life.
By setting a visitor cap, overtourism is avoided. Some communities even emphasise that only one group of travellers can visit at any given point of time!
Be sure to book your regenerative trip early and let us know your preferred activities ASAP! While we and the villagers aim to provide you with the experience you desire, if it is harvest season, or if the destination is overbooked, we would have to recommend other activities or destinations. This is to allow the villagers rest and time to support their livelihoods.
#regenerativetrip #regenerativetravel #regenerativetourism #ecotourism #communitybasedtourism #indigenoustourism #localtravel #explorelocal #travelwithtakhi
We heard you - sign ups were so successful for our RT101 trips this year, weโve decided to facilitate two trips to Mongolia in the first half of 2024.
The Regenerative Tourism 101 series brings you to local communities to understand the intersection of tourism, cultural heritage, and sustainability. ๐
Some topics you can anticipate:
- Impact of climate change on the Mongolian nomadic lifestyles
- Sustainability and cultural preservation
- Mass tourism in Mongolia
More details to come - sign up for the waitlist at takhi.co/rt101.
#regenerativetourism #RT101 #RegenerativeTravel #ecotourism #Mongolia
Meet Aniek, our community partner in Bali. A former teacher in Surabaya, she has since returned to her village with the hopes of revitalising the community. Her mission is to empower fellow locals to own their land through regenerative tourism, and to conserve their natural, cultural heritage.
Part of Aniekโs work is to maximise the socio-environmental potential of remaining land, through methods Agroforestry, community centres, hydroponic farming and indoor vertical farms. This is because the community has lost a lot of formerly agricultural land due to tourism development interest in Bali. As such, Aniek hopes that travellers and locals alike come together for an experience rooted in appreciation for the land and nature.
Not only that, but Aniek also coordinates the tourism work in this village. She organises the homeowners in taking turns to host travellers in their homes so that manpower and profit from tourism are shared within the community. As much as possible, this allows the villagers to avoid tourism becoming their main source of income. Some villagers work in the nearby town; many are farmers, fisherfolks, artists and some are even now agroforestry rangers.
Through Aniekโs mission of having a positive impact on the land they currently have and organising the community for tourism, this destination can become more financially resilient and independent. The proceeds benefit the locals directly, and Aniek hopes that more travellers visit to experience the different facets of their unique village life.
Book now on takhi.co to experience Seaweed harvesting, jali beads handicrafts, local culinary and other village experiences with Aniekโs village!
#regenerativetourism #regenerativetravel #indigenous #localcommunities #village #bali #villagelife #lifeinbali #responsibletourism #communitybasedtourism #rural
We have FOUR days to go till our early bird ends for RT101, our expedition to Lao Cai to learn more about what sustainability and climate change mean in indigenous and local contexts.
From 2-6 December, you will:
โฐhave an in-depth understanding of how climate change affects non-urban populations
โฐ develop empathy for ways of life vastly different to ours (but prevalent throughout the globe!)
โฐ forge close bonds with locals
โฐ trek to a heritage bamboo forest and experience forest bathing
โฐ learn about cultural artefacts and practices like the Red Daosโ ethnic wear and herbal bath tradition
โฐ hike to a cave with stalagmites and stalactite
โฐ make like-minded friends as we reflect on our experiences
Spots are being filled up, so donโt wait any longer! Weโre so excited to introduce a different Lao Cai to you.
This trip is co-organised by Takhi and a Vietnamese NGO that works with indigenous communities on the ground.
#regenerativetourism #regenerativetravel #travelwithtakhi #december #travel2023 #traveldiaries #vietnamtravel #explorevietnam #laocai #sapa #ecotourism #responsibletravel #indigenous #culturetrip #cultureheritage #sustainability #sustainabletravel
Meet Sฦฐ May.
At the age of 30, Sฦฐ May is a mother of two kids and the chief of the Red Dao village we work with. Not only is she loved and respected by those in the village - young or old - but also by everyone in the surrounding villages and mountains.
The election process was done through a vote, where the villagers indicated their confidence by placing seeds in a bowl. Although Sฦฐ May initially did not want to run, she was swayed by the requests of the villages, who understood how capable she was even at such a young age.
In her day to day, she works on her farm, takes care of her family, leads community discussions and governance, and does the accounting for her village.
At Takhi, we collaborate with villagers like Sฦฐ May to empower them. Meet Sฦฐ May and find out more about her life when you visit our destination in Lao Cai. Take a deep dive into stories like her when you join our Regenerative Tourism 101 trip - visit www.takhi.co/rt101 to find out more.
#regenerativetourism #regenerativetravel #indigenous #backpack #villagelife #vietnam #explorevietnam #travelmore #asia #southeastasia #culturetrip
Everyone knows Bali for her beaches, but did you know why the beaches have colourful sand?
Baliโs colourful beaches are a captivating result of minerals like sulphur, iron, and copper oxidising over time. These minerals are found in the volcanic rocks surrounding the island.
Each beach flaunts its own unique palette, and our destination in Bali offers a black shoreline.
The reflection of light on this charcoal-black coast makes for enchanting sunset photos when the light hits just right. Let your thoughts float away, or reflect on stories of the beach as shared by the locals as you stroll along the beach at our destination.
Be it as part of a hike or a midnight stroll, youโre not just experiencing the magic of the island, but also witnessing the artistry of Earth itself. This is a beautiful beach the locals call home, and hope to share with travellers coming with a respectful heart.
Experience the black sandy beaches for yourself or with your loved ones when you book at takhi.co today. โจ
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Canoeing in our Bali community isnโt just about the thrill of the ride, but about the stories shared by the people who call this place home.
As we canoed, we saw the differences between locally-owned houses and foreign-invested land. Pak spoke to us about how some members of the local community were swayed to sell their land and holiday villas being erected on what was once traditional rice paddies run by generations of farmers.
We love Bali and its people. When development for mass tourism takes place, it often comes with a sense of cultural dislocation for the communities that have called a place their home for generations.
With Takhi, you can experience Bali through regenerative tourism, where every stroke of your paddle is a step towards preserving rich natural & cultural heritage and supporting local livelihoods directly. Youโll not only paddle through pristine waters but also dive deep into the vibrant every day of the local Balinese people.
Let your Bali visit become more than just a trip; let it become a transformational experience that leaves your heart fuller and your spirit lighter. Come join us in creating a better world, one canoe adventure at a time. Book ahead for your water adventures now on takhi.co.
Reflecting on an incredible day trip to Pulau Ubin with @wansubinjournal , where we learnt so much about the heritage and culture of the Orang Pulau!โจ
Pulau Ubin has so much to offer, from its pristine nature to its fascinating traditions. We learned about the islandโs history and engaged with the warm-hearted community that calls this place home.
We couldnโt have asked for better company on this adventure. Huge shoutout to the amazing souls who joined us - your enthusiasm and curiosity truly made this day special! From exploring the gorgeous greenery (lightning durian anyone?) to reconnecting with the local culture, every moment was a treasure.
We hope you enjoyed the walk - keep a lookout for the next one in November! This monthโs huddle with @gentle.walks has been sold out due to high demand but stay tuned for more. Join our Telegram group for more updates!#linkinbio
#regenerativetravel #communityhuddle #regenerativetourism #indigenousculture #culturalheritage #exploresingapore #pulauubin #adventure #explorer #backpacking #exploreasia #responsibleadventures #indigenous
โWhy are you Takhi?โ
As you may have noticed, things have been a little different around here ๐ด but the truth is, this change has been a long time coming, and has always been close to our hearts.
Weโre so glad to share Takhi now with you - our regenerative spirit and hope. โจ
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