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01/11/2026

🔨 A LITTLE REFRESH! 🛠️

Just a quick update to let all our lovely customers know that we will be temporarily closed to customers in the shop until Saturday 7th November while we carry out a little refurbishment. ✨

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back through our doors from Saturday 7th November! ❤️

In the meantime, although our doors will be closed, we’ll still be here to help! You can contact us via phone or email for any queries, bookings, enquiries, payments or anything else you may need.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We can't wait to welcome you all back very soon! 🥰

See you Saturday! ❤️

01/11/2026

🌴 A little sunshine and relaxation in Khao Lak! 🇹🇭☀️

After a busy start to his Thailand adventure exploring Bangkok, Chiang Mai and The Bush Camp, Jed has been enjoying a few nights at Moracea By Khao Lak Resort.

Located approximately one hour from Phuket Airport, this beachfront resort is set alongside a beautiful 400-metre stretch of golden sandy beach, with the shops, restaurants and bars of Bang La On village just a short walk away.

Here's a little look at Jed's stay and what the hotel has to offer.

🏨 The accommodation

Jed stayed in a Hibiscus Grand Deluxe room overlooking the Butterfly Pool, one of the resort's four swimming pools.

The Butterfly Pool is the highest of the four and has its own swim-up bar. It was one of Jed's favourite spots around the hotel, particularly as it was one of the quieter areas for relaxing in the sunshine.

🍹 A little poolside indulgence

The swim-up bar offers a daily happy hour between 2–4pm, with 50% off cocktails. Certainly a nice little holiday bonus!

🌴 The resort

Moracea is set across a lush tropical hillside, with beautiful gardens, four swimming pools and direct access to the beach.

The resort does have some steeper slopes, but a buggy service is available to help guests get around.

🏖️ Dining and exploring

Jed stayed on a bed and breakfast basis, with the main restaurant overlooking the beachfront.

One of the real advantages of the location is the short walk into Bang La On village. There's a great choice of local restaurants, bars, shops, markets and spas, giving guests plenty of opportunities to explore outside the resort.

Jed's verdict?

After a busy start to the holiday, Moracea was exactly what was needed. A lovely beachfront setting, a choice of pools, good local restaurants within walking distance and plenty of opportunities to simply relax.

If you're thinking about combining some sightseeing in Thailand with a few days of beach relaxation, Khao Lak is certainly worth considering.

📍 Moracea By Khao Lak Resort, Thailand

28/10/2026

🐘 Day 3 at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai – one last morning with the elephants! 🇹🇭

Jed's three-day, two-night experience in Northern Thailand has come to an end, but there was time for one final morning with the elephants.

After breakfast, it was off to Elephant Valley to see more of the resident elephants roaming around and learn more about the care they receive.

Today's activities included discovering more about the veterinary care provided at the camp, learning about good animal husbandry and understanding how the elephants' health and wellbeing are monitored.

Jed also got involved in preparing supplement balls for the elephants, helping to make another tasty addition to their diet.

After a busy morning, it was back to the safari tent to check out before enjoying one final lunch overlooking the mountains and the beautiful Ping River.

And that's three days at The Bush Camp complete!

From meeting the elephants and preparing their food to discovering local Karen traditions, trying Thai cooking, learning about elephant care and enjoying the luxury safari accommodation, it's certainly been a memorable part of Jed's Thailand adventure.

But the journey doesn't stop here!

After one more night back in Chiang Mai, Jed is heading south to Khao Lak, around an hour north of Phuket by road. It's approximately a two-hour flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket, followed by the transfer up the coast.

A change of scenery from the mountains and elephants to Thailand's beautiful Andaman coastline! 🌴☀️

We'll be sharing more from the next part of the trip soon.

28/10/2026

🐘 Day 2 at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai – elephants, Thai cooking and a little relaxation! 🇹🇭

Jed is enjoying his three-day, two-night stay at The Bush Camp in Northern Thailand, and day two has been a lovely combination of experiences and downtime.

The morning started with a visit to the elephants, where Jed learnt something a little different – how elephant poo can be turned into paper! Guests also get to watch the elephants enjoying their morning wash and learn more about their daily routines.

After a Thai buffet lunch with beautiful mountain views, the afternoon was free to enjoy the camp facilities. Jed made the most of the infinity pool and also got creative, painting a Bush Camp canvas shopping bag to take home as a souvenir.

There was plenty more happening in the evening, too!

🌅 Sunset drinks overlooking the Ping River.

🍜 A Pad Thai cooking demonstration.

🐘 A documentary offering more insight into the care of the elephants.

💃 Another traditional dance performance from children in the local community.

It's great to see how much is included in this experience, with opportunities to discover local traditions, learn about the elephants, enjoy Thai food and still have time to relax.

And of course, there's the luxury safari-style accommodation to return to at the end of the day!

A very different way to experience Thailand, and one that's certainly giving Jed plenty to talk about.

📍 The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.

27/10/2026

No matter where you go – We have the currency! 💷☀️

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27/10/2026

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26/10/2026

⛺ Luxury elephant safari in the heart of Northern Thailand! 🇹🇭

Who says you can't enjoy a little luxury while getting closer to these magnificent giants?

During our stay at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Jed gives us a little tour of our safari tent, and it's certainly not your average camping experience!

Inspired by traditional African safari lodges, these beautifully designed, tailor-made tents combine the adventure of being surrounded by nature with all the comforts you'd expect from a luxury stay.

Spacious interiors, air conditioning, comfortable furnishings, en suite with hot and cold running water, electricity, Wi-Fi and, best of all, a fantastic private balcony overlooking the beautiful natural surroundings.

Each tent has been crafted by skilled local artisans, with sustainability and supporting the local community at the heart of the design.

Would you swap a traditional hotel room for a luxury safari tent like this? 🐘

📍 The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Thailand.

26/10/2026

🐘 Jed's first encounter with the elephants at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai! 🇹🇭

Today Jed got to meet some of the incredible elephants who call The Bush Camp home, and what an experience it was!

Out of the 12 elephants at the camp, he was lucky enough to observe seven of them today, each with their own personalities and characteristics.

One of our first activities was helping to prepare their food – a rather tasty combination of fresh pineapple, banana and sugar cane! 🍍🍌

Once everything was prepared, each elephant's Mahout (their dedicated elephant keeper) delivered the food to them.

Watching these magnificent animals use their trunks to grab the different pieces of fruit, roll them around, select their favourite bits and pop them into their mouths was absolutely fascinating. It's incredible just how much control and dexterity they have!

It was lovely getting to spend time observing them, learning a little more about their individual characters and seeing them enjoying their food.

And this is just the beginning of the elephant experience in Bush Camp Chiang Mai. More to come! ❤️

📍 The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand

26/10/2026

🐘 Meet Tor For – one of the lovely residents at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai! 🇹🇭

During Jed's stay at The Bush Camp, he will have the opportunity to introduce you to some of the elephants who call this special place home.

Born in 1984, Tor For is a female Asian elephant originally from Mae Sariang in Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand. Weighing an impressive 3,210kg, she's certainly a big personality, although her character is actually quite the opposite!

Her information board describes her as a quiet and peaceful soul who values her privacy. She enjoys doing her own thing and eating alone, and prefers her own company rather than being surrounded by crowds.

It's lovely to learn about the individual personalities of these incredible animals and realise that, just like us, they all have their own characters and preferences.

One of the things Jed particularly loves about The Bush Camp is its approach to responsible elephant tourism. There is no riding, performances or forced bathing. Instead, the emphasis is on elephant welfare, allowing the elephants to behave as naturally as possible and giving visitors the opportunity to learn about them and observe them respectfully.

It's experiences like this that make travelling so special, getting to know the animals, understanding their stories and appreciating just how incredible they are. 🐘

📍 The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Thailand

26/10/2026

Fancy getting up close to elephants in Thailand? 🐘🇹🇭

Jed has just arrived at Elephant Bush Camp Chiang Mai.

Nestled in the beautiful countryside overlooking the Ping River, this is so much more than just an elephant experience. Think luxury safari-style glamping tents, stunning mountain scenery, an incredible infinity pool and the chance to get up close to learning about one of Thailand's most iconic animals.

What makes The Bush Camp particularly special is its commitment to responsible elephant tourism. ❤️

The elephants are chain-free and there is no riding, performing or forced bathing. Instead, the focus is on allowing them to behave as naturally as possible, observing them in their environment and learning about their individual personalities, care and welfare.

The Bush Camp Chiang Mai is certainly one to add to your Thailand travel wish list! 🇹🇭

📍 Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand

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