My name is Nicole and I booked a trip in Thailand to volunteer with Elephants thanks to Global Work and Travel. I was assigned Nichola as my trip coordinator and she's been nothing but fantastic and very helpful to me along the way. I'm about half way through my trip which is hard to believe as it's going so fast. I've been wanting to do this for such a long time but I was so afraid of doing it by myself but honestly the people I've met along the way have been amazing and hopefully we can all keep in touch. The hospitality the Thai people have shown me is second to none. They have shown me such kindness. It's a gorgeous country minus the mosquitos! To volunteer with elephants has been a dream for so long and to finally do it has been magical. I've learnt and experienced so much in such a short space of time. I've spent a week each in both Elephant Nature Park and Journey To Freedom and both are fantastic projects. It's sad to hear the abused stories of the elephants but it's also nice to be surrounded by people who care and have sacrificed so much to save them. I love the way it's ethical and that they can just be elephants. It won't be long before my month is up and I'll be boarding my flight home so I'll cherish the time I've left. It's truly been a fantastic experience and sure one that won't be the last. 🐘