Ask any 5 people what makes the tropical island of Sri Lanka such an appealing and alluring country…. and you are likely to get 5 different answers. This is because Sri Lanka has SO much diversity to offer. For us,…
Animals we befriended and enjoyed along the way….
It is no secret that both Ben and I are active animal lovers. We both notice, enjoy and engage with animals often. We also miss our own dogs and cats and befriending other ones along our journey, enriches our travels.…
Climate Change ~ Udawalawe National Park and its elephants, Sri Lanka
One of my (Peta) main motivations for being in Sri Lanka is to see elephants in the wild. Sri Lanka has one of the largest populations of wild elephants in Asia with four national parks where one can see them.…
Elephant Fence homestay ~ Uduwalawe National Park
We have travelled to Udawalawe Park, where we will soon have the treat of an elephant safari. This time, we opt for a low budget accommodation -~at the Elephant Fence Guest House. We often have no idea where we are…
Elephant Nature Park, Thailand ~ Sanctuary for injured and mistreated elephants
The Elephant Nature Sanctuary is a leader in the field of elephant rescue and conservation. Started 10 years ago by Lek Chaillert, a Thai hill tribe woman from the Khamu indigenous tribe. She initially rescued injured and mistreated elephants…
Beautiful Pai, Thailand ~ waterfall hopping.
Pai has been on our loose “agenda” of a place we want to visit and experience. We generally approach most places we go to as a potential home base. “Could we live here?” is a question we always ask ourselves…
I made a promise to an elephant… Central Viet Nam
I made a promise to an elephant. I prefer not to make promises, (as my children will attest), but today I do. I have no idea if I can help, but I have to try. We can look away,…