Xperio is a travel aggregator platform focused on India that connects Indian travellers with authentic, immersive experiences hosted by locals.

We are excited to share the finalists of the 2025 SET Competition, led by change-makers committed to making tourism more just, community-driven, and impactful.

In today’s tourism landscape, the word “local” has become a buzzword. Here's what to look out for, and what to do instead, when choosing local experiences.

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.