Thailand

An elephant eats about 10% of their weight daily and they LOVE food so you are told early on not to tease them by letting them see it and then…

Elephants are the symbol of the nation of Thailand and Buddhism - their associated qualities of physical and mental strength, responsibility, durability, longevity, peacekeeping, and loyalty represent values that are…

Most of the elephants in sanctuaries have been rescued from agencies that have used them as entertainment for tourists at temples where they are overworked, abused, and ridden. I'm betting…

Elephants have the largest brain of any land animal and the biggest portion is pre-frontal cortex which means they have complex emotions like compassion, altruism, grief and self awareness. They…

The Lanna kingdom created specific dances used for special occasions to entertain royalty. The women's costumes are beautiful as are their  circular and gracious movements. Men perform some swashbuckling sword…

We've all heard an elephant never forgets and it's true they have really good memories and are very smart. Herds are matrilineal ( adolescent bulls leave or are forcibly ejected…

Elephant caregivers are called Mahouts and as boys they are paired with a baby elephant so that they can grow up together and completely understand and trust each other. In…

I met a guy in Koh Lipe who told me cooking classes in Chiang Mai are a must and recommended Smile.  The tour started with a market stop to shop…

if you're looking for a  traditional feast, look no more....you sit on a cushion on the floor in front of a low table which is laden with curries, fried chicken,…

google maps don't work so well in these old neighborhoods but there are plenty of helpful spirits to watch over and guide you!