Why did Thailand’s royal resort set up a giant net?
Some truths you need to know about Hua Hin island. Source: Shutterstock. THE pristine island of Hua Hin, located in the southern Thai province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, was Thailand’s…
Tag: Wildlife
How much plastic does it take to kill a turtle? Typically just 14 pieces
Plastic bags, balloons, and rope fragments were among more than 100 pieces of plastic in the gut of a single turtle. Source: Qamar Schuyler WE know there is a lot…
Shark tourism can change your mind about these much-maligned predators
Getting up close and personal can make you like sharks more, even if you already like them. Source: Juan Oliphant Shark ecotourism can change people’s attitudes about sharks and make…
What Vietnam’s famous alcohol aphrodisiac is really made of
Want a tipple with a potent bite? Source: Shutterstock. OH, the things people would do (or rather, drink) for love. Aphrodisiacs come in many forms: from food to potions, to…
Should you go shark or croc cage diving?
Is putting both the observer and the animals in great danger worth a “proud underwater selfie” with them? Source: Shutterstock. THE NEW generation of travelers are all about experiences and…
How China is causing the extinction of the ‘panda of the sea’
Will we be able to save the world’s rarest marine mammal from extinction? Source: Wikimedia Commons. YEARS AGO, the panda of the land was endangered. Now, the panda of the…
How SeaWorld is bringing back its audience
Has SeaWorld finally recovered from the Blackfish controversy? Source: Shutterstock. SEAWORLD Entertainment Inc. is the operator of 12 theme parks across the US including three amusement parks called SeaWorld dedicated…
Where are the most popular glamping sites in Asia?
ONE of the biggest misconceptions about glamping is that the best or most popular glamping sites are in faraway places such as the US or Europe. But that is not…
Did you know Phuket has a rogue ocean-going crocodile?
STORIES of sharks prowling around popular swimming spots in hot countries aren’t uncommon, albeit still very frightening. Hearing about open ocean crocodiles terrorizing beachgoers is more of a rarity but…
Would you ride an elephant? This is why you shouldn’t
PERHAPS this is news to many but being able to ride an elephant means the creature has been tortured. So why do it? In a recent Twitter poll conducted by…
