Tag Archives: Thailand

The train from Bangkok takes about seven hours to reach Ban Krut, and that is the first thing worth saying about the place. You can get here without flying. The village sits 380 kilometres south of the capital on the southern railway line, and it has its own station, which means the entire journey from […]

Beyond Bangkok and the Beaches Most travelers see Thailand through the window of a tour bus – Bangkok, Phuket, maybe a quick stop in Chiang Mai. But beyond the country’s famous destinations, a different kind of tourism is taking root in villages where local communities play a central role in deciding how visitors experience their […]

Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, is one of Southeast Asia’s most inspiring destinations for travelers looking for an eco conscious travel. Surrounded by mountains, ancient temples and fertile valleys, the city invites visitors to slow down and travel with intention. This article will explore eco friendly travel guide to Chiang Mai. Beyond its famous landmarks, […]

Ethical elephant tourism in Thailand is one of the country’s most talked-about travel experiences. For many travelers, seeing an elephant up close feels magical and unique (a moment they will remember forever!). But behind the smiling photos and kind words, there is a more complex reality. Sometimes we can get confused on what sustainable tourism […]

Openmind Projects is an NGO that operates in Thailand, Laos, Nepal, and Cambodia. This unique organization transforms the disadvantaged in Southeast Asia into independent lifelong learners I was looking for an experience with an NGO because visiting a country for just a few days didn’t seem enough. I didn’t expect to be a tourist, but to “live […]