There are several elephant sanctuaries throughout Southeast Asia. If you are planning to visit one, I implore you to do some serious research on the sanctuaries that are truly sanctuaries and not one that is masquerading as a safe haven for the elephants but is just trying to make money. From my own experience, which … Continue reading Thailand – Chiang Mai – Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary
Wat Phra Doi That Suthep is a Buddhist temple and is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrim locations in Thailand. It is located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) outside of Chiang Mai at an elevation of 3,520 ft (1,073 meters) on the Doi Suthep mountain. The temple is often referred to as … Continue reading Thailand, Chiang Mai – Wat Phra Doi That Suthep
We stayed in an apartment near the Warorot Market. This area was popular with long-term ex-pats (people from other countries who are currently living in a foreign country). We met several people from the US, United Kingdom, and France who are living in Chiang Mai. They were most helpful when we were trying to get … Continue reading Thailand, Chiang Mai -The Warorot Market Area