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Personal Development, Self-Care, Thailand, Travel

5 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Elephants

I think that people are subtly trying to let me know that they’ve had enough of my elephant talk. A few weeks ago my cousin, not so subtly, told me that he was getting tired of seeing so much elephant stuff coming from my Facebook. Just a few days ago I was trying to get my brother to watch the saddest but very educational video about elephant training in circuses, to which he refused and asked why. Well, to raise his awareness, of course. “Look who I live with. I think I have enough elephant awareness,” was his reply. Nevertheless, I don’t think there’s[...]

Thailand, Travel

That Time I Got An Elephant Tattoo In A Hut

This past summer I had the opportunity to go back to the place I fell in love with in 2011, the Elephant Nature Park (ENP). During my return trip there, I met a woman named Jodi. Jodi is from the United States, where she used to work as a tattoo artist. For the last eight years, she has lived in a bamboo hut at ENP, married a Thai man and is now raising a son. This new life of hers is something that I can only dream of having. When she moved to the park she brought her tattoo equipment along with her and gladly tattoos volunteers who approach her. There are also q[...]

Asia, Thailand

Elephant Nature Park Photo Collection.

A visual glimpse into my week spent at Elephant Nature Park in Northern Thailand. Sometimes a photo can share an even greater story than the words behind it. But don't worry, if you're a reader - you can read all about it over here![...]

Thailand, Travel

Volunteering At The Elephant Nature Park In Thailand

The Elephant Nature Park truly is a heaven on earth not only for elephants but cats, dogs, horses, water buffalo and a single moon bear. Lek, the founder of ENP has devoted her life to rescuing Thailand's mistreated animals, teaching better care techniques, delivering medicines for the hill tribes and village animals putting an end to the abuse of animals in Thailand. Many people consider Lek to be the Jane Goodall of Thailand. "Welcome to Jurassic Park," our driver jokes as we drive down the winding road, surrounded by trees, mountains and, in the distance, el[...]