A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Richmond Hill is not only Canada’s largest town, but it is also one of the fastest-growing communities in recent history. With its growth has come numerous new facilities, attractions, and shopping centres.
My most shameful moment as a traveler occurred in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip at the age of 20, I sought out an elephant sanctuary in the Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand, hoping to see an elephant up close. I assumed “sanctuary” meant it was a refuge for elephants, but I knew something was off when we were encouraged to climb atop the elephants that were chained to a post.
Malaria-free safaris do exist in Africa; they can be found in several ecologically diverse regions of South Africa. If you want to see the Big Five without worrying about taking malaria pills (prophylactics) or other precautions, there are plenty of options available.
The Human Elephant Conflictis a term that defines a growing issue in Asia between humans residing near elephants.Currently, there is a very real challenge in Asia, as elephants and humans struggle to coexist.
We recently visited the Bali elephant sanctuary near Ubud (also known as Mason Elephant Park) and had a great time playing with the Bali elephants!
The Tangkahan elephant sanctuary is a hidden paradise in Indonesia where you can wash and interact with semi-wild Sumatra elephants in their natural environment. This riverside elephant habitat sits on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, which is one of the most important and threatened rainforests globally, offering a diverse array of rare wildlife.
