Sleeping with elephants in a jungle bubble in Chiang Rai, Thailand

After spending 3 nights in Bangkok, where the world was our oyster, we’re flying to the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai for a more off-the-beaten-path experience.

We’re spending two nights in a riverfront jungle compound that’s just a stone’s throw from the neighboring countries of Myanmar and Laos. On the final night we’ll be sleeping under the stars, in a big clear bubble, among a community of beautiful rescue elephants—at one of the top eco resorts on the planet.

The entire experience is another illustration of augmenting our kids’ online schooling with real-world interactions, but it’s particularly special because elephants have always been Brooklyn’s favorite animal. Like, since she was a baby. So we’re excited to see how her first actual encounter affects her appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Contents:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:09 Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

• 2:23 Arriving at Anantara Golden Triangle

• 4:04 Room Tour

• 6:02 Hanging Poolside

• 7:17 Resort Dinner

• 8:56 Morning Market Tour

• 11:24 Local Farm Visit

• 12:37 Cooking Class

• 13:31 Walking With Giants

• 16:24 Jungle Bubbles Surprise

• 19:43 Dinner With Elephants

• 23:49 Sleeping In Bubbles

• 24:21 Waking Up and Leaving the Bubble

• 25:54 Conclusion

• 27:33 Outro