Casa Nemo
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Balqis & Gianluca
Balqis and Gianluca is a married couple who are young, energetic, and creative. Balqis is an Indonesian originally from Sabang, while Gianluca is Swiss-Italian.
Casa Nemo cares deeply about its connection with the local community. Owners Balqis and Gianluca are committed to local economic development and revitalising local traditions.
In caring for their destination of Aceh, owners Balqis and Gianluca welcome community participation at Casa Nemo. In doing so, your stay at Casa Nemo is very much a community experience - not only is the facility built by local tradesmen and traditional dances hosted by local artists, but the money you spend here also contributes to the livelihoods the community.
Your experience at Casa Nemo positively affects an array of local residents while also positively affecting your time in Aceh - you'll meet many of them, see how your visit improves their lives, see some hidden gems, and probably make a few new friends!
Meet Totok Julianto and the team at Banda Perdana Tour & Travel (BP Travel), your local connection in Aceh. We are proud to be the first independent traveller service in the region, and also to be a bridge between the West, and the local guesthouses and tour operators in Aceh. We have been heavily involved in trying to rebuild tourism in Aceh since the 2004 tsunami, and encourage anyone considering it to come visit us, in order to see the beauty of Aceh and the friendliness and powerful spirit of the Acehnese people.
