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Elephant conservationists are concerned with helping elephants through this difficult time in history. Due to many developments that have taken place in the last several years, elephants are in danger of losing their habitats. Other elephants are abused and mistreated in captivity. Still others are losing their lives due to the ivory trade. The goal of elephant conservation is to protect elephants so that they continue to live in the wild as majestic animals instead of having to become extinct or live in small pens that don't give them enough room to move around. Understanding why this problem is so serious and how it got this way is the first step to understanding why elephant conservation is...

I had always wanted to ride on an elephant, so after I had been relaxing for a couple of days after arriving in Chiang Mai I decided to pop to my hotels' booking desk to inquire about the trips available. After spending some time looking through the many different combinations available I decided to go for an elephant trek, followed by a visit to a couple of hill tribes before finishing off with a trip down a river on a Bamboo raft. At 8.30am the following morning, I walked to the hotel lobby to find my tour guide already waiting for me, so pleasantries exchanged I hopped into the van. I was the first pick up of the morning, and we picked up 4 more intrepid travellers form various hotels in Chiang...

Fairs and festivals are an integral part of the colorful culture of Kerala. A variety of fairs and festivals are celebrated in this state throughout the year. The Elephant Festival is among the most popular festivals of Kerala which is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It would be great fun if you visit this mesmerizing destination during this festival. Popularly known as ‘Thissur Pooram', it is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. The term Pooram signifies a group or a meeting. It draws tourists from far and wide. It is a religious belief that on this day the heavenly deities meet each other. This auspicious festival is one of the most famous temple festivals of India. The view of the elephants...

Southeast Asian gem, Thailand prides itself since the only nation in South-east Asia that wasn't colonized by a Western Energy, as well as the Thai persons is generous in making use of the term "Land from the Free" to describe their homeland. Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist Kingdom, is a cradle for a patriotic citizenry who are noted for their loyalty to their King, and is often a bastion for freedom and cultural heritage for many centuries past. From a traveler's perspective, there is a lot of good items to say about Thailand, as a matter of fact the options are so many it is difficult to work out the place to begin. The organic beauty from the landscape, which boasts of an inviting tropical...

In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music -- everything from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, it's both of these things, but it's also something else: they're elephants. These musical elephants started at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle, animals. And, like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint. Richard Lair works with the TECC. He knows a lot about...

Elephants have been in existence for millions of years. References to them have been found in Vedas and Ramayana and were used in battles in recent times. Elephants are considered one of the most intelligent creatures to exist on planet Earth today. Dubare Forest Reserve is an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department located in between Kushalnagar and Siddapur on the banks of Kaveri River in Coorg. The forest camp is about 50,000 acres in area which is one of the largest reserve forests in Karnataka and is about 10 kms from Kushalnagar. Dubare has its own historical importance as the elephants for Mysore Dussehra were trained here. Visitors apart from spending quality time...

The Eastern Cape in South Africa was an area once inhabited by freely roaming elephants, concentrated in the thick forests found in the region. Sadly, these elephants no longer exist today, and it is highly unlikely, if not impossible, that you will spot an elephant in the forest. But wildlife conservation projects have brought elephants back into the Eastern Cape, with the Addo Elephant and Kariega National Parks making some noble attempts to restore a healthy elephant population. Addo Elephant National Park The Addo Elephant National Park in 164 000 km2 and includes an impressive 5 out of South Africa's 7 biomes. As well as hosting elephants and other big game, the park is home to 450 different...

Your gap year can prove to be the trip of a lifetime and presents the ideal opportunity to take some time off from your usual routine, meet new people and explore the world around you. There are various reasons why different people opt to set off on a gap year, whether it's to simply take a break, learn new skills or take part in volunteer work. From elephant conservation in Thailand, taking a game ranger course in South Africa or marine conservation in the Philippines, there are many different ways for you to spend your time away. Any big trip abroad will require some planning, especially one that entails spending several months away from home. Gap years are exciting and arriving in a far-flung...

If one wants to see India in its real colorful form, the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan held almost in all months of the year is the best medium to view Vibrant India in its Incredible Form. Introduction   Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan is the most vivacious and colourful state's culture of Incredible India. Fairs and festivals view as an unusual enticement for the people of Rajasthan in general and tourist and travelers from all parts of India and around the world in particular. True colour of Rajasthan is reflected at the time best visible in colourful festivity of several fairs and festivals. Whole ambiance of Rajasthan turns vibrant and colourful in Rajasthan during the festive season...

Extraordinary is an apt word for a tourist destination like Rajasthan. It abounds with an exciting array of attractions, which are bound to leave you spell bound. The colourful life and rich heritage of the land are all captured majestically in its architectural marvels, lip-smacking cuisine, beautiful handicrafts, colourful fairs and festivals and mesmerizing music and dance. The best way of getting to know the Rajasthani culture is by participating in its unique and colourful fairs and festivals. Some of the famous fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are: Desert Festival, Jaisalmer Jaisalmer comes alive with colours, dance, music and laughter during its annual Desert Festival(January/ February). Many...