Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day,…
Researching where to see elephants in Sri Lanka? Then you’ve come to the right place! Sri Lanka is one of the few remaining places where you can see hundreds of wild elephants roam free. It’s not certain how many elephants there are in Sri Lanka, but according to the World Animal Protection Organization’s research report…
Visiting Luang Prabang for the first time? This ethical elephant sanctuary in Laos is one of the best places to visit in Luang Prabang. Read on! Laos was once known as Lan Xang, or the “Land of a Million Elephants”. Sadly, due to poaching, logging and war, the current population stands at a mere 400-or so…
Looking for an ethical elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui? Read this first if you are thinking about riding elephants in Thailand! As more and more people travel to Thailand for its beaches, food, temples and culture, unfortunately as does the number of people who are unaware of the cruelty involved with riding elephants in Thailand…
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…