Most of you know that the 4th of July is Independence Day in America, but do you know that the 14th of July is France’s National Day? Every year, we celebrate the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 and the start of the French Revolution.
During my trip around the world, I went to Thailand. Originally, what made me dream of this country was the Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai.
During my trip around the world, I went to two countries where I had no friends: Peru and Thailand. I had dreamt of Chiang Mai, and yet, my first days were not as magical as I thought they would be.
When I planned my trip in Thailand, I decided to do a hike with the elephants. I had read good things about the Elephant Nature Park online and in the Lonely Planet. I really wanted to do something respectful of the elephants.
Loy Krathong is a festival celebrated on a full moon of the twelfth month in the Thai lunar calendar. Loy Krathong could be translated as “to float a basket”. The krathongs are “baskets” of flowers or other decorations.
