What an incredible experience! I’ve always wanted to be around elephants like this. Thailand looks like such a great place to visit, thanks for sharing your experience 💛
I really wanted to do this when I came here, but as I said it was my top priority to find somewhere ethical with no riding and where the elephants are treated well 💚✨
Love the fact you and Matthew haven't moaned or complained once...just taking everything as it comes & embracing cold showers, losing luggage and power cuts with good spirits
Seeing Holly older-sistering is the most wholesome part of these vlogs, I'm so much more used to her being the younger one with Emily. Love these vlogs🥰
so fun to know you experienced a bath like that, I think it's common in Southeast Asia to only use batya and tabo (that's what we call it here in the Philippines) because it uses less water and it's a luxury to some to have a shower in their home. Also thanks for the tour of the place, I would love to visit Thailand in the future and visit the elephants!
What an incredible experience! I’m really enjoying your travel vlogs & can’t wait for the next episode! It’s lovely seeing you & your brother together, has this trip brought you closer together? Keep yourselves safe, Are the cats & dogs looked after as you hear a lot of awful stories from foreign country’s
Glad to see you happy Holly. Dry season is low tide of water, there's only mud to play with 🐘🐘. It's have more fun if you stay longer till the rainy is coming. 🌧️⛈️⛅ Waiting for the beach sections as well. ⛱️🌊🌅
Looks like a really incredible experience! The most wholesome part was seeing so many happy elephants and dogs! Just in case you don't already know, Thailand is not free from rabies. So it's important to be careful around dogs, cats, horses etc, and get vaccines if you ever get bitten/scratched by them.
Loving the series and following you around!! Just a small thing to add about elephants being ridden. Of course I agree there are so many places that elephants are exploited for tourist culture, however there are also many places that they are taken care of sustainably but are also ridden by their caretakers, because these elephants have known companionship and they value that elephant-caretaker bond immensely. Only the caretakers can ride them and that helps them survive by providing love and comfort like a parent. I know some local conservationists personally who vouch for this practise, although of course there’s a chance it isn’t followed to the T by people who don’t know better. All the best for your journey and can’t wait to see more!! 😊
Love 🥰 this video and the elephant's are beautiful creatures that humans shouldn't be expoilting. Great to encourage people to do research to find accurate and reliable information about the sanctuaries. Thailand looks like a beautiful place to stay in and go on holiday to. Glad Holly & Matthew are enjoying their holiday. Love 💞❤Holly & Matthew.
You are so brave! I like elephants so very much! I would have wound up with a mouth full of lake water then hoping wishing praying not to get sick. The fruit did look amazingly delish! To be so close to elephants and feed them wow what an exuberant experience I hope you purchased a lot of cool clothes they look cool on you Holly! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience.
Thank you so much for such a fun and insightful vlog! It's not just a travel vlog as you pose important ethical questions throughout the vlog, which I really love.
@@HollyGabrielle could you tell/share us at some point the ethical issues surrounding the use of animals for sightseeing, such as the riding elephants as you mentioned in the video?
I want to go to Thailand this year and I came upon your channel while researching vegan in Thailand and I’m so grateful I did. I definitely want to do this, what an experience!
Another epic vlog! I’m so happy you took the time to research a proper elephant experience! I only know of two in Thailand that are like this. One is the one you and Matthew went to and the other is in Pai and it’s called “conserve natural forests”… both places are 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
there are definitely a few others that I was looking at, but I was happy this tour was pretty much everything I expected (especially in terms of seeing the elephants) 🙌🏻🇹🇭
Bathing/washing with the bucket is pretty common in most asian countries😅 I grew up washing like that eventhough we had showers as well. I still wash that way occassionally. Showers are just easier tho😂
What a video! I love how close you can get to elephants!!!! My gosh! At one point I really thought those sticks were to 'teach' elephants, or you know, beat them to obey or something like that, and I got so angry, but then I figured it was just for support for walking. And that cat! My gosh! So cute, with such a personality! haha. It all seems magical! I wish I could go there one day, and experience all that you have, and more. :) 💚😍🐘🐕🐈
Also adding to this, I just want you to know, that most people in India, bathe like that. Although, NOT EXACTLY like that. I mean, we have buckets to store water, under a taps of both hot and cold water (however one pleases), and instead of what seemed to be very heavy and broad mini bucket kind of thing, we have small mugs. With the help of these mugs, we bathe ourselves. Also, we do have showers installed along with this, so it's not like this is the only option available, haha. This was just an FYI. Obviously, people from different parts of the world have different ways of doing stuff. 😄
I went on this tour a few days ago after watching your Thailand videos and had such a fun time! Also how scary is walking to the bathroom at night?! I couldn't find my phone and thought I was gonna tumble and die because there were no lights down there 😂
From what I remember when I went to Thailand there was not much dairy…and it was a mission to find a British cup of tea for when I was feeling a bit homesick. So vegetarian options were basically vegan
@@HollyGabrielle hi, south east asian here. Vegan milk doesnt come by easily let alone real milk because the cattle here isnt like that of western countries but condensed milk is typically made of palm oil (not exactly vegan if youre against palm farming eheh) but its technically plant based if you want to put it in your tea. Also thai milk tea is very good 😌✌️ have fun Holly
So glad that you didn’t ride any elephants! So many people go to Thailand and do that and it’s not very ethical. 💜 thunder is literally my fav sound! It’s so peaceful.
@@maneskinnnnn7190 sanctuaries provide a safe place for animals that have been abused or mistreated and cannot be returned to the wild the ability to roam with limited human interaction. Animals are not bought or sold like at zoos. Their natural environment is provided to the best of the ability and they are treated with care and concern for the animal’s needs as a #1 priority vs. what humans might want (such as riding the elephants)
Interesting. I went on safari in Africa and the elephants were not tame like that at all. They can run up to 30MPH and we did get chased by one (we were in a car)
ALL THESE THINGS ARE SO COMMON IN ASIA AND SEEING YOU EXCITED FOR THEM IS SO FUN BUT I ALSO FEEL WEIRD LIKE WHY IS SHE WONDERING SO MUCH ABOUT THE BUCKET AND MUG BATHING SITUATION WHICH IS APPARENTLY NEW FOR YOU AND NOT FOR US LOL 😂😂🙌
What an incredible experience! I’ve always wanted to be around elephants like this. Thailand looks like such a great place to visit, thanks for sharing your experience 💛
I really wanted to do this when I came here, but as I said it was my top priority to find somewhere ethical with no riding and where the elephants are treated well 💚✨
Love the fact you and Matthew haven't moaned or complained once...just taking everything as it comes & embracing cold showers, losing luggage and power cuts with good spirits
Seeing Holly older-sistering is the most wholesome part of these vlogs, I'm so much more used to her being the younger one with Emily. Love these vlogs🥰
haha Matthew and I swap roles, sometimes I look after him and other times he looks after me 😅
Love that you made sure (to your ability) that the elephants are/were being treated well !
it took a lot of research, but it was definitely worth it 🙌🏻
@@HollyGabrielle I can only imagine. But probably made it much more enjoyable for you!
so fun to know you experienced a bath like that, I think it's common in Southeast Asia to only use batya and tabo (that's what we call it here in the Philippines) because it uses less water and it's a luxury to some to have a shower in their home. Also thanks for the tour of the place, I would love to visit Thailand in the future and visit the elephants!
oh that’s very interesting and so true about the volume of water used! thank you for sharing and no problem at all 😉
Thailand looks so much fun, you’ve definitely given me a great reference on where to stay and go if I ever go!
yes!!! I really hopes this helps you out, and I’ll be doing a full planning video when I get home too 👌🏻😉 … as in, how I planned my trip 🇹🇭
I enjoyed this so much Holly! So good to see you’re having the best time ❤ fave one yet of the Thailand vlogs xxx
this was amazing!! I am literally LOVING the Thailand vlogs!!!
What an incredible experience! I’m really enjoying your travel vlogs & can’t wait for the next episode! It’s lovely seeing you & your brother together, has this trip brought you closer together? Keep yourselves safe, Are the cats & dogs looked after as you hear a lot of awful stories from foreign country’s
Glad to see you happy Holly.
Dry season is low tide of water, there's only mud to play with 🐘🐘.
It's have more fun if you stay longer till the rainy is coming. 🌧️⛈️⛅
Waiting for the beach sections as well. ⛱️🌊🌅
Looks like a really incredible experience! The most wholesome part was seeing so many happy elephants and dogs! Just in case you don't already know, Thailand is not free from rabies. So it's important to be careful around dogs, cats, horses etc, and get vaccines if you ever get bitten/scratched by them.
Loving the series and following you around!! Just a small thing to add about elephants being ridden. Of course I agree there are so many places that elephants are exploited for tourist culture, however there are also many places that they are taken care of sustainably but are also ridden by their caretakers, because these elephants have known companionship and they value that elephant-caretaker bond immensely. Only the caretakers can ride them and that helps them survive by providing love and comfort like a parent. I know some local conservationists personally who vouch for this practise, although of course there’s a chance it isn’t followed to the T by people who don’t know better. All the best for your journey and can’t wait to see more!! 😊
Love 🥰 this video and the elephant's are beautiful creatures that humans shouldn't be expoilting. Great to encourage people to do research to find accurate and reliable information about the sanctuaries. Thailand looks like a beautiful place to stay in and go on holiday to. Glad Holly & Matthew are enjoying their holiday. Love 💞❤Holly & Matthew.
You are so brave! I like elephants so very much! I would have wound up with a mouth full of lake water then hoping wishing praying not to get sick. The fruit did look amazingly delish!
To be so close to elephants and feed them wow what an exuberant experience I hope you purchased a lot of cool clothes they look cool on you Holly! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience.
I saw your vlog after a long time but really this was amazing and I hope you had a great trip 😘😘😘😘😘 lots of love holly 😘😘😘😘
That was a remarkable experience to do a tour in the jungle and be around those beautiful elephants.
Thank you so much for such a fun and insightful vlog! It's not just a travel vlog as you pose important ethical questions throughout the vlog, which I really love.
no worries at all!! 😉💚
and I’m glad you enjoy the videos!!! ✨
@@HollyGabrielle could you tell/share us at some point the ethical issues surrounding the use of animals for sightseeing, such as the riding elephants as you mentioned in the video?
Thank you for the recommendation! I’m in Bangkok now and I’ll go to Chiang Mai soon. I’m definitely going to book it!
How cute the elephants! Absolutely fantastic vlog today 🤩
I want to go to Thailand this year and I came upon your channel while researching vegan in Thailand and I’m so grateful I did. I definitely want to do this, what an experience!
I look forward to your videos so much 💛
Another epic vlog! I’m so happy you took the time to research a proper elephant experience! I only know of two in Thailand that are like this. One is the one you and Matthew went to and the other is in Pai and it’s called “conserve natural forests”… both places are 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
there are definitely a few others that I was looking at, but I was happy this tour was pretty much everything I expected (especially in terms of seeing the elephants) 🙌🏻🇹🇭
This looks amazing! So happy you guys are having such an awesome time
literally loving it 😍
This looks really fun!!!
Love this video so much! Will you link the elephant tours that you went on? Or how you planned your trip? :)
Bathing/washing with the bucket is pretty common in most asian countries😅 I grew up washing like that eventhough we had showers as well. I still wash that way occassionally. Showers are just easier tho😂
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ไทยแลนด์-เชียงใหม่ เที่ยวให้สนุกนะครับ😊😊🐘🐘🌴🌵🌾🌿☘🍀
What a video! I love how close you can get to elephants!!!! My gosh! At one point I really thought those sticks were to 'teach' elephants, or you know, beat them to obey or something like that, and I got so angry, but then I figured it was just for support for walking. And that cat! My gosh! So cute, with such a personality! haha. It all seems magical! I wish I could go there one day, and experience all that you have, and more. :) 💚😍🐘🐕🐈
Also adding to this, I just want you to know, that most people in India, bathe like that. Although, NOT EXACTLY like that. I mean, we have buckets to store water, under a taps of both hot and cold water (however one pleases), and instead of what seemed to be very heavy and broad mini bucket kind of thing, we have small mugs. With the help of these mugs, we bathe ourselves. Also, we do have showers installed along with this, so it's not like this is the only option available, haha. This was just an FYI. Obviously, people from different parts of the world have different ways of doing stuff. 😄
ahhh no no no!!! the sticks were to help us through the jungle as it was so steep and muddy 😅😅😅😅
I would have left the tour if that was the case!!!
Food you got to eat looks so yummy! I so want to travel but gonna have to wait since need to look for another job.
I LOVE the Thailand vlogs
Wow your journey is so fun and enjoyable holly I do also wish to come to Thailand 😆😫😆😫😆
I went on this tour a few days ago after watching your Thailand videos and had such a fun time! Also how scary is walking to the bathroom at night?! I couldn't find my phone and thought I was gonna tumble and die because there were no lights down there 😂
From what I remember when I went to Thailand there was not much dairy…and it was a mission to find a British cup of tea for when I was feeling a bit homesick. So vegetarian options were basically vegan
oh really? that’s so interesting because so far I haven’t found any places doing non-dairy milks 🤨
@@HollyGabrielle hi, south east asian here. Vegan milk doesnt come by easily let alone real milk because the cattle here isnt like that of western countries but condensed milk is typically made of palm oil (not exactly vegan if youre against palm farming eheh) but its technically plant based if you want to put it in your tea. Also thai milk tea is very good 😌✌️ have fun Holly
What s great video and thanks for teaching us that elephants ARE HUGE...REALLY HUGE lol...another classic Holly insight!🌞
Wow Amaizing Adventure
thanks for sharing ❤️
will you be doing a budget breakdown once you’re home? i need to know how much to save up because this series is making thailand look amaze🤩
yesssssss I’ve got this whole spreadsheet with all my spending, so I’ll be able to tell you exactly how much it cost 😉
Welcome toThailand, Holly. :)
Ong that’s adorable the elephants roaming too far 😭💓
The insects are cicadas :) I really love to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Now I want to go to Thailand 🤗
3:31 🤣🤣🤣🤣 EPIC!!
4:22 So hilarious!!
parts of the vlog made me laugh! love the vlogs.
happy you enjoyed it ✨✨✨
This is my dream place😘😘♥️♥️ i love elephants🤩
definitely visit chiang mai 😉😉😉
I thought my phone died when the power cut started, I was gutted until I heard you still speaking 😂
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Come to Pai Thailand
17:42 at this point I thought: "oh no, my screen is broken" 😂thank goodness that wasn't it
i would like you go travel the beach southern thailand it beautiful
I would like you go see Watphachon
keaw Pechtchabun Province that is beautifull
So glad that you didn’t ride any elephants! So many people go to Thailand and do that and it’s not very ethical. 💜 thunder is literally my fav sound! It’s so peaceful.
I am totally against riding, and as I said, I spent so much time trying to find a good sanctuary!
@@HollyGabrielle oh no I totally understand I am just glad you are spreading that message! I would never think you’d ride elephants
@@HollyGabrielle when you say 'sanctuary' what does that mean ?
@@HollyGabrielle I’ll definitely look into it hopefully when I visit Thailand one day!
@@maneskinnnnn7190 sanctuaries provide a safe place for animals that have been abused or mistreated and cannot be returned to the wild the ability to roam with limited human interaction. Animals are not bought or sold like at zoos. Their natural environment is provided to the best of the ability and they are treated with care and concern for the animal’s needs as a #1 priority vs. what humans might want (such as riding the elephants)
Interesting. I went on safari in Africa and the elephants were not tame like that at all. They can run up to 30MPH and we did get chased by one (we were in a car)
thats because those elephants were in the wild, these are captive
FYI: "Abuja" is not Thai lol as a Thai, I've never heard of it before
ALL THESE THINGS ARE SO COMMON IN ASIA AND SEEING YOU EXCITED FOR THEM IS SO FUN BUT I ALSO FEEL WEIRD LIKE WHY IS SHE WONDERING SO MUCH ABOUT THE BUCKET AND MUG BATHING SITUATION WHICH IS APPARENTLY NEW FOR YOU AND NOT FOR US LOL 😂😂🙌
Hahahah Matthew didn’t bring his towel 🤣
lmao it was hilarious 😂
are the elephants captive?
I wanna travel too 😻😻
I want to travel forever 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Those are cicadas! Pronounced si-kay-da 😍
Ohhhhh I need to try and pronounce it correctly haha 😅 thank you!!!!
20:20 lol 🤣
actually holly is really attractive with the muds:)
hahahaha I appreciate that 😅😉
Taking a shower "a totumadas" like we say in Colombia
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You're the one to brave spent time in the jungle in Thailand but for me It's fun somhow.Have a good journey.🚲🚲🏍🏍🏍🏍🏎🏎🚗🚗🛺🛺🏞🏞🏕🏕🛤🛤🏘🏘🛣🛣
holly you are sooooo cute
Sad to see that they cut the elephants’ fangs :(
i think that would be from when they used to be owned by a company that did riding 😔
but it is a lot better that they are now in a sanctuary and well looked after!
@@HollyGabrielle absolutely!
holllyy u have cute small handsss ... they are reallyyy cute
Hi Beautiful 😍 I like you
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