In a rapidly changing world where global perspectives are more important than ever, travel has evolved from a mere leisure activity into an essential learning experience.

I vividly remember my first field trip when I stayed with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers in Northern Tanzania.

Ancestral Teachers is a platform that connects travelers with unique community-based tourism projects, where they can learn or refine ancestral skills (such as textiles, ceramics, cooking, music) directly from local experts.

Helolokal is a community marketplace (currently launched in Malaysia) that connects visitors directly to local hosts through personalized travel services.

I'm Desmond Langkilde, a limber 63 year young fossil, a travel writer, and a dreamer.

Earth.fm is a non-profit, free repository of pure, immersive natural soundscapes as a fundraising platform for local, grassroots charities.

🌱 Sustainable development of Galapagos through gastronomy and hospitality.