Authentic, sustainable experiences crafted with local expertise.

Mega

Founder & Sustainability Partnerships Director

Originally from Java, Meg is the visionary behind Back to the Roots and a leading advocate for sustainable travel in Southeast Asia. As the director of United in Diversity Bali and Tsinghua Southeast Asia, she brings deep expertise in environmental stewardship, cross-cultural collaboration, and strategic leadership. Fluent in more than five languages, Meg develops impactful partnerships with local organizations, ensuring every journey is both ethical and transformative. Her passion for sustainable development and storytelling inspires our mission to create trips that make a difference—for travelers and local communities alike.

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Listia

Community & Partnerships Coordinator

Born and raised in Bali, Listia is the heart of our daily operations and community engagement. She manages our social media presence with creativity and warmth, and coordinates bookings with our local partners to ensure every trip runs smoothly. Fluent in English, Indonesian, and Balinese, Listia bridges cultures and stories, bringing a truly local perspective to every interaction. Her strengths lie in communication, relationship-building, and storytelling—always ready to share the hidden gems of the island and create meaningful connections between travelers and the communities we support.

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Hugo

Web & Client Experience Manager

With a background in web development and digital innovation, Hugo oversees all technical aspects of Back to the Roots. Fluent in both French and English, he is the main point of contact for our French-speaking clients, ensuring personalized support and seamless communication. After spending 18 months exploring Indonesia, Hugo is now based in France, where he combines his tech expertise with a deep passion for travel, local discovery, and customer care. His experience ranges from building intuitive user experiences to troubleshooting complex issues—always striving to make your journey with us effortless and inspiring.

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Back to the Roots is a fully online edu-travel agency based in Bali, dedicated to transforming the tourism industry through sustainable and responsible practices. We craft authentic and meaningful journeys across the island and beyond, always in collaboration with trusted local partners who share our commitment to responsible tourism, community empowerment, and education.

With over a decade of experience in sustainability, education, curriculum design, youth empowerment, human capacity building, and the circular economy, Back to the Roots creates quality travel experiences that honor the interconnectedness of people, nature, and spirituality. Every opportunity we offer is designed to respect nature, support local culture, and align with the core values you’ll find on our website—sustainability, authenticity, and positive impact.

Our digital approach ensures that we remain accessible, transparent, and flexible, ready to help you craft unforgettable adventures while making a real difference—together with the communities we love.

Values

Preserve: Choose low-impact ways to explore and help protect the natural beauty of every place you visit. Nature isn’t a backdrop — it’s part of the journey. Respect: Travel with curiosity and humility. Embrace local customs, listen to stories, and leave stereotypes at the door. Support: Buy local, stay local, connect local. Every small choice can uplift a community and keep traditions alive. Reflect: Slow down and travel with purpose. Think about the trace you leave — and the one you want to carry home.

Vision

Leading the transformation of the tourism industry by encouraging sustainable practices that promote economic, social and ecological balance. We strive to reduce the wealth gap through equitable access to education and economic opportunities, ensuring that local communities and travelers benefit from genuine and responsible tourism experiences.

Missions

Develop quality tourism experiences that honor the harmonious relationship between people, nature, and spirituality Provide a learning platform that goes beyond the traditional classroom, drawing wisdom from nature, stories from people, and guidance from God Explore and discover the highest potential for individual growth, community development, and ecosystem well-being as an interconnected whole Unite hearts, minds and hands through the application of sustainable practices in everything we do.

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