The last year has been one of the best in our lives. It was all about change, risk, adventure, and discovery. We took, what some would consider, a crazy leap of faith, and although we can’t say what the future holds, we wouldn’t change a thing. The experiences that we’ve had in the last year are more than most could hope for in a lifetime. We are amazed and so grateful when we look back on it all. Continue reading 2014 In Review – Part 1
Tag Archives: Elephant Parks
We Need To Talk About The Elephants!
The British Berliner visited the Baan Chang Elephant Park, a place we very much enjoyed, and were kind enough to mention our experience in their post. Be sure to read about their adventures in Chiang Mai.
A beautiful old elephant. Photo@ WWFT
Last week, I told how you about the delightful time that we had at our cookery school and that in fact, Chiang Mai was everything that we had dreamed of, and more.
Another reason why we wanted to go to “The Rose of the North” was also because of the fertile Ping River Valley. The Valley is a patchwork of paddy fields surrounded by rolling hills, forested mountains, jungles and rivers. The ideal terrain for adventure travel, trekking, river rafting, four-wheel drive safaris, visiting Thailand’s hill tribe people, and of course, riding the elephants.
Traditional Elephant Tatoo Design from Urban VicArt
Yes, the elephants.
I know what you’re thinking. Riding elephants has become a controversial issue. Indeed, human contact with wild animals is anything but simple. A highly respected blogger: Turner Barr from Around the World in 80 Jobs spent some time as…
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Riding Elephants in Thailand
Most people visiting Thailand have “ride elephant” on their to-do lists. We were no exception. There’s been much debate about whether it’s cruel or right to visit elephant camps in Thailand and we certainly weren’t oblivious or indifferent to the concerns. In fact, we did a fair amount of independent research before deciding to move forward with our plans and selecting a destination that focused on providing a sanctuary for rescued elephants. You can read more about some of our thoughts on the broader topic here. Continue reading Riding Elephants in Thailand
Thailand’s Elephants and Mahouts
When we were planning our trip to Thailand, spending time with elephants was at the top of our list of things to do. And, here in Northern Thailand, there are abundant opportunities to engage with elephants. After lots of investigation, we settled on Baan Chang Elephant Park and had an amazing experience there.
Our one day Elephant Mahout training experience inspired me to find out a little more about mahouts and the role of elephants in Thailand’s tourist industry. It’s an interesting, complex topic – and an increasingly controversial topic, as well. During our initial investigations, we learned that, when choosing an elephant encounter, there is a lot more to consider than you might have previously considered. Continue reading Thailand’s Elephants and Mahouts
Meandering Family: Beyond the Nest 