PHOTO: Giant Standing Buddha on Khao Takiab Hill, Hua Hin, Thailand

Giant standing Buddha dominates Khao Takiab hill in Hua Hin, Thailand

Giant standing Buddha on Khao Takiab hill in the far southern reaches of Hua Hin, Thailand. The hillside is also famous for its bands of roving wild monkeys, which have perfected the art of snatching bags from anyone carrying food. Hua Hin is located on the Gulf of Thailand, less than three hours south of … Read more

And the Winner Is…A Very Interesting Twist to the Save Elephant Foundation Benefit

Even the elephants are celebrating the great news that we raised $7,500 to benefit Save Elephant Foundation and Elephant Nature Park!

A few weeks ago, in celebration of my seven year anniversary of blogging, I joined with a couple dozen other travel bloggers to raise funds for Save Elephant Foundation. The organization provides for the care of 38 elephants at Elephant Nature Park, who have been so badly injured or abused that they cannot survive in … Read more