THIS SITE gives viewers a glimpse of the beautiful but unsung parts of Malaysia. As a social aid movement, fund generated from activities and adverts helps sustain OO’s operational cost and fund community projects in the Malaysian countryside.
OO is a nominee of 2008's Geotourism Award organized by National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. The award identifies and recognises organization that enhances the geographical character of a place: its environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of its residents.
OO is listed in 
OO is the regional partner of 
Voluntary simplicity is living a life that is outwardly simple but inwardly rich. With less consumerism lifestyle, our ecological resource suffers less impact.
Tag: geotourism
National Geographic picked us - again
Editor: We got nominated in 2008, read this. We made it again for 2009. This just came in a few days ago and we are surprised. We are honoured because only selected responsible travel networks which truly give back to rural communities around the world are identified and nominated. So far, only OO Malaysia and [...]
Posted: April 24th, 2009 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Conservation - Environment.
Tags: eco tourism, geotourism, Malaysia, sustainable, tourism
Comments: none
Tour Package - Kuala Gula, Matang, Tanjung Piandang Sea Shore Village, Heritage & Nature Trail
Overview
Just 80km from tip to toe, Kuala Gula shoreline is textbook Malaysia. This corridor blends seaside flair with inland tropical warmth and its jewels are tucked in unspoilt nooks and crannies not mentioned in any guidebooks or touristy maps. To say the least, it ticks all the right boxes for a dream countryside romp.
Beyond the [...]
Posted: September 27th, 2008 under Nature - Bird Watching, Nature tour packages.
Tags: bird watching, eco tourism, geotourism, guided tour, kuala gula, Malaysia, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour
Comments: none
Tour Package - Bagan Krian Heritage, Ecotour & Firefly Sunset Boat Safari
Overview
Imagine a trail that takes you back in time and confronts you with wildlife and plants that have been around longer than mankind.
If you’re still operating under misguided assumption that the Malaysian countryside is all about paddy fields, coconut trees and rainforest, this well-researched trail designed by us with change your mind very quickly.
The mangrove [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2008 under Nature - Insect, Nature - Plants, Nature tour packages.
Tags: bird watching, eco tourism, fireflies, geotourism, Ipoh, Malaysia, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour
Comments: none
National Geographic / Ashoka Changemaker 2008 Geotourism
There’s a saying that goes - When life gives you lemon, make one helluva lemonade.
And we did.
In Dec 21, 2007, Ashoka Changemaker emailed us to inform that OO has been nominated for the 2008 Geotourism Challenge, and it’s…A-ma-zing. The recognition hits the spot: We’re beginning to feel human again and the world indeed has a [...]
Posted: March 7th, 2008 under View - Diary entries.
Tags: geotourism, Malaysia, Outskirt Outreach
Comments: none
Ethical Holiday - Malay Village, Eco Tour, Rainforest Overnight, Nature Photography & Outdoor Learning
Because you believe that a journey should be educational and unpretentious, you will appreciate our intimate know-how that adapts to local people, culture, tradition as well as visitors who travel with us to see our side of the story.
We offer guided trips as part of our effort to raise fund for sustaining OO’s operational cost [...]
Posted: February 3rd, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Nature - Wildlife, Nature tour packages.
Tags: geotourism, guided tour, Malaysia, nature guide, nature tour, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour operator
Comments: none