Thailand Part 1: Bangkok & Chiang Mai
My favorite highlights:
-visiting the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Some reviewers say it is too touristy but we don't buy that, we loved it. Took a ride on one of the boats, ate lots of yummy fruit, and the boys introduced me to mangosteen, nom!
-the boys wanted massages while shopping in Bangkok, so while they did that I got eyelash extensions for an awesome price. Life saver! It's so hot and humid that I can't possibly wear makeup, so the eyelash extensions keep me somewhat presentable.
-Elephant-riding in Chiang Mai at Ran-Tong Elephant Training. This place has amazing reviews and was recommended by some friends as well as our hostel which said they've never had anyone dislike it. It was tons of fun; the workers were awesome and they seem to treat the elephants extremely well here. We got friendly with our elephants by feeding them, did a couple of short rides all bareback, yummy Thai lunch in between, and at the end got to swim with them! It was too cool.
Sounds like you're having a wonderful time! Hope you're eating all the tropical fruits!
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OH. All of them. haha
DeleteOh, so authentic and beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Ally
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DeleteI have always wanted to go to Thailand but had to move to the US before I could (I grew up in the Philippines)! Great pictures and I am a little jealous about that elephant ride. Haha :) That thing about eyelash extensions, my cousin did the exact same thing when she went to Manila last December. ;)
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Yes the extensions are vital, I have always been self-conscious about not wearing makeup
DeleteLooks like you're having a really great time Gina! Oh and the local seafood platters are the best! Have a great rest of your trip hun! :) xo~ Lena
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DeleteWow, such a wonderful experience! Love the photos!
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DeleteOooh I did elephant riding in Thailand, it was amazing!
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We loved it, thanks Angie!
DeleteGreat photos! Love the outfits of you guys!
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Deleteoh my goodness! all of those things just sound INCREDIBLE! but of course, the elephant one is truly on the tippity top of my bucket list. and how cool that you got to SWIM with them! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I would recommend that place a million times. Some travelers we met said that they don't support elephants in "captivity" but I don't really get that because at this camp they are not wild elephants, they were rescued from cages, and they seem to treat/spoil the elephants as much as I do my own fur babies. Some places, though, yes they use chains, whips and seats that are bad for the elephants' spines so be careful of those when you get the chance to go!
DeleteWow! Always wanted to ride an elephant. Lucky you!
ReplyDeletethanks Valerie, it was really cool!
DeleteLooks like you're having a great time! I'd love to go to Thailand - it looks so lovely and elephants are one of my favorite animals! Also really love your elephant shirt :) Have a good rest of your trip!
ReplyDeleteThese elephants were such sweethearts, definitely put Thailand towards the top of your travel list!
DeleteWow~ Thailand looks amazing! Would love to visit there one day. :D
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it has been amazing so far, big recommend~
DeleteOh wahoo didn't know you were travelling to Thailand lucky you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWould looove to try the elephant riding, must be an amazing experience :)
See you Gina xx
Oh yes, it has been so awesome, thanks~
DeleteThese photos are stunning! I can't believe you rode an elephant! That must have been unreal!
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DeleteThese photos are stunning! I can't believe you rode an elephant! That must have been unreal!
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Waaw it look like an amazing time ! I so wanna visit Thailand one day :)
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It's been wonderful besides the bad burn I got yesterday >.< Def put it on your bucket list~
DeleteWow! These are such amazing pictures! I haven't been to Thailand and it's actually in my places to go list :) Looks like you had fun!
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Looking forward to see more of your posts :)
Have a nice day, Gina!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
We have loved it, thanks!
DeleteYour travel photos are seriously amazing! I wish I could visit Thailand soon. I can't wait :)
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Abby
Life in the Fash Lane
Def put it at the top of your list!
DeleteI got that same tank top! Also I love that Elephant picture!
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Haha I got two variations of it, I love it! Thanks!
DeleteGorgeous photos! How amazing!
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Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
thanks!!
DeleteOh you got to swim with them too?! Awesome! Good to know about their welfare as well. I am always doing research before we spend time with animals anywhere we travel. I want to make sure the animals are safe and wild or rescued. :) XO -Alexandra
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Yeah it was really cool. Although you have to be careful to get out of their way because I got a bruise on my shin from my elephant's foot. And yeah I obvi don't know what goes on after hours but from what I've seen and heard from the day that we spent there, the elephants looked pretty happy <3
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