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8 Southeast Asia Tips for First Timers

I didn’t know what to expect on my first trip to Asia, other than gorgeous water. And I’ve got to say, I’m in love with Southeast Asia at this point. Thailand was always a dream (I mean… you saw “The Beach” right?) and finally getting to go was such an intense life goal. I’m notContinue reading “8 Southeast Asia Tips for First Timers”

Visit This Truly Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket, Thailand

Woman standing facing the camera smiling gesturing to an elephant in the stream behind her at the ethical Phuket Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand

I don’t know about you, but I knew the minute I booked my flight to Thailand that I absolutely had to do some sort of elephant encounter. I had only experienced elephants at the zoos and circuses in the US so far in my life. And after watching An Apology to Elephants I realized ifContinue reading “Visit This Truly Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket, Thailand”