Rising to the Occasion: Alexa Pham is using education to empower women to put an end to international sex trafficking.
The only B&B where you can live with elephants. 紐約女孩Alexa原本是一位攝影師，6年前，為了拯救泰緬邊境遭到販賣的女孩和當地被虐待的10頭大象。她租下清邁附近的荒地，親手建造了全球唯一一家可以和大象同住的民宿。住客可以給大象洗澡、餵食，陪它們散步，還享受“大象叫早”服務，和大象壹起吃早餐。民宿開業以來常年爆滿，熱門房間需提前2個月預訂。
“A pioneer in eco-tourism and an advocate for human and animal rights”
Chai lai Orchid Ecology recognized in ‘Rural’ Category, with the following strengths noted: quality of welcome and customer care; a sense of community, typical accommodation and interaction with locals; quality and diversity of activities.
The Chai Lai Orchid eco-hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has an air of tranquility and simplistic living. In reality, its story is complex. It is staffed entirely by Karen women from areas of Thailand and neighboring Myanmar where human traffickers operate or which are in the middle of conflict zones.
In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Marie Claire set out to find readers who are changing the world. Hundreds of game-changers entered, and our editors narrowed it down to three kick-ass finalists: Chai Lai Orchid Resort’s Alexa Pham, the Smart Girls Group’s Emily Raleigh, and Fortuned Culture’s Azie Tesfai and we won!
In Thailand, a resort for the greater good
Take the pledge to travel better in Fast Company by Bruce Poon Tip “Simply by making different choices–better choices–your next journey can help propel local economic growth, preserve natural resources and protect local communities.”
The Ultimate 10 Day Thailand Trip By Lindsey Banks If you have ever thought about taking a Thailand trip, or have wondered what a Thailand vacation would be like, this post is for you!
The Grey Area by Sarah Seidelmann
Accommodation Spotlight – The Chai Lai Orchid Bungalow by Wagoners Abroad
Orbisa: Growing Better Business
1 year 1 world Chai Lai Orchid
Hiking and Elephant Riding by Alang Campbell
The elephant that sat on a car by Kerina Rowley
Where to Play with Elephants in Chiang Mai by Andrea Cortina
Chiang Mai – The Land of Elephants by Fredfredtan
Meet Elephants in Thailand: Chai Lai Orchid by Lucy and Rene
Part Four: Writing It Up by Ravi Jaipaul:
The 411 on Chiang Mai with Kids by Heidi Wagoner
Back to Nature by Sharon Prosser
Elephants for Lily’s Birthday by Family Maurer
4 Tips for Finding a Good Volunteer Travel Program by Alexa Pham
In Thailand, a resort for the greater good by Jeff Greenwald
Chai Lai Orchid: A feel-good retreat in northern Thailand by Casey Hynes
An adventure in the mountains of Chaing Mai by Vivian Chong
Weekend Getaway: Mae Wang: The Chai Lai Orchid
The Chai Lai Orchid Thailand Hotel, by Mayuyu Oza
Traffik Stoppers, by Cody Gohl
A Unique School Struggles to Preserve an Ancient Culture by Hilary Cadigan
Bravo your City Chiang Mai, Chai Lai Orchid by Laura Gibbs
Chai Lai Orchid: A Sanctuary within a Sanctuary by Danny Lau
