LO3+LO5: We started this process by identifying the activities we wanted to do as a group and found common connections in scuba diving, kayaking, and hiking. We then made a list of places we could travel to and do these activities (Cebu, Tioman, and Borneo). Here working as a group was a major benefit, as we could divide into smaller groups to investigate each place fully. This allowed us to eliminate Borneo and Cebu quickly, as we could not find service to do in Borneo or Cebu. Since we divided it up, we could be confident that we had investigated each place fully.
LO6: When planning our trip it was important for us to make sure our activities and hotel were environmentally sustainable. Many of our locations rely on the tourism generated by their oceans, which are at greater and greater risk thanks to pollution. In order to help with this, we want to work with the Juara Turtle project in Tioman to help conserve the dwindling turtle population. We understand that it is a difficult issue to contribute to in such a small time frame, but we all have the potential to make a small scale difference, which when added up can lead to something greater.