Ethical Elephant Interaction at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

Ethical Elephant Interaction at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

Thinking about riding elephants in Thailand? There are more ethical alternatives – read this first! Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is home to dozens of elephant camps, sanctuaries and orphanages. But the dirty little secret is that few of these establishments put the welfare of elephants first; instead, too many of these places offer elephant…

24 Hours in Colombo: How to Explore Sri Lanka’s Underrated Capital in 1 Day

24 Hours in Colombo: How to Explore Sri Lanka’s Underrated Capital in 1 Day

Colombo has the potential to be Asia’s next up-and-coming capital city. Read on for places to visit and things to do if you only have 1 day in Colombo! Although Colombo is the transportation gateway to the rest of Sri Lanka, most people (myself included, at one point!) would tell you to skip it. Colombo…

13 Amazing Places to Visit in Karnataka State in South India

13 Amazing Places to Visit in Karnataka State in South India

Get off the beaten track in India and discover hidden gems away from the crowds! Although India is perhaps most well known for the Golden Triangle, a route encompassing Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in the north, few venture beyond the beaten path and head down south to the lesser-known state of Karnataka. South India tourism…