Feeding the elephants

Northern Thailand

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May 10th 2011
After the overnight train to Chiang Mai, we quickly checked into the hotel and got ready for a really busy and packed day. Chiang Mai is in the northern part of Thailand and is known for its wats and for some of the unusual activities you can do in that area. The first activity we had planned for the day was an elephant trek through the jungle. Before i get into this, i will quickly explai ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more