Journal

For small Indian farmers, water supply can too easily mean the difference between life and death. The long droughts, extended heat waves, and unpredictable rainfall brought about by global warming have proven disastrous for many of India’s 146 million small farms, 85 percent of which now lose more money than they make. Reinventing traditional rituals, this startup has revolutionized farming in an era of climate change.

A new holistic and meaningful type of tourism that seeks to heal is addressing the demand by world travelers for sustainable action—be it fighting pollution, preserving biodiversity, or respecting indigenous populations. From Patagonia park in Chile to a Cambodian retreat that created a marine reserve, explore those putting the planet before profit.

“We wanted to find amazing natural surroundings so we could bring our guests out to the farm instead of bringing the vegetables to the guests,” explain restaurateurs Mette Helbæk and Flemming Hansen. After the success of rooftop farm ØsterGRO, Copenhagen, the pair found their next calling a Swedish forest.

Bedded in a system of medicine and practices with historical roots, Asia's ancient healing systems have outlived most great societies. Protagonists are now linking ancient treatments with contemporary innovations, methods such as Ayurveda are gaining global appeal. We delve into a Kari Molvar chapter from Be Well.

A former quarry on the Swedish island of Gotland has been transformed into a minimalistic hostelry that brings eco-design to a forgotten Brutalist structure. A sustainable cooking approach that enhances the surrounding land has made it a hotspot for Scandinavia's culinary scene. Take a look inside this reimagined guest house.

Tour devilishly passes that run through Lesotho and track a motorbike journey that goes into South Africa, showing the locations with breathtaking vistas while providing insight for all. Experience this adventure from Ride Out!