New Zealand's Mueller Hut route has an extremely high reward vs effort ratio! Sleeping in a hut perched in the mountains surrounded by glaciers is an experience thought to be reserved only for experienced mountaineers, however in summer the Mueller Hut route is possible for anyone with a decent ...
Visiting Wat Arun, Bangkok
Visiting Wat Arun is an experience not to be missed if you find yourself in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Known as the "Temple of Dawn", this exquisite structure, glimmering white and covered with intricate and colourful designs, towers over the waters of Bangkok's Chao Phraya river. Considered by many ...
Staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel, London
Staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel should definitely be on your list if visiting London. The capital has a reputation for being busy and hectic, but at the Pan Pacific you can relax in tranquility. Read on for why you should stay at this beautiful hotel... Being back home in the UK after more than ...
Is It Ever Ok to Visit Elephant Sanctuaries?
Is It Ever Ok to Visit Elephant Sanctuaries? The below article is a think piece. Read the short version here: How to find an elephant-friendly sanctuary to visit When I was 20 years old, I rode an elephant. In Thailand. I'd always loved animals, and thought that this was the coolest ...
How to Find an Elephant-Friendly Sanctuary
Check approved lists The easiest way to find an ethical place to see elephants is to check the lists endorsed by approved organisations such as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, World Animal Protection or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). I'd recommend global ...
