The Huay Puling District is a collection of 5 Karen villages just south of Mae Hong Son near the Burmese border. The Karen have lived in this region for hundreds of years and have practiced sustainable farming and community development. Each village creates a standards for food and lodging, expected behaviors for both visitors and villagers, and work together to let tourism be an addition to their income, rather than a substitute for their everyday livelihood. The result is an award winning and educational experience that has become an example for many others in Asia.