Here are some photos of the first completed refurbished chalets. The general idea of the refurbishment was to improve the environmental performance of the buildings and to raise the standard of comfort and facilities available to guests. The layout of bedrooms has been modified to enhance the feeling of privacy and provide a better view [...]

This is Borneo Rainforest Lodge, otherwise known as BRL to the cognoscenti. It’s marketed as ‘An exclusive facility for natural history tourism’. It is exclusive because it is relatively small, relatively expensive and difficult to get to. Size is a key issue when talking about eco-tourism. The Danum Valley Conservation Area is virgin lowland rainforest, [...]