Wild Elephants treks- Malaysia, Indonesia I’ll be in SE Asia this April and really hoping to see wild elephants! I’ve found tons of info on Borneo and the Kinabatangan River, but would love something a bit less touristy and away from the rampant deforestation if possible. Does anyone have any experience with other places in Borneo that are good for elephant sightings, or either of these…

Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” Where the Hills Really Are White Elephants The hills across the valley of the Ebro were long and white. “They look like white elephants,” said the girl. “Whatever,” shouted the man, not bothering to look up. “Waitress,” he shouted to the señorita behind the bar, “nueve cervezas.” He thought that “nueve” meant “two” in Spanish. “Do you think things will be the same when… Sorry. The hills …

Is there an ethical place to meet elephants? Places like Thailand and India feature plenty of opportunities to meet or ride on elephants, but it can be difficult to know how well the animals are being cared for. Have you ever come across places where they are treated well, and by paying money to meet some you won’t be paying animal abusers? submitted by /u/flyingcircusdog …

Author Delia Owens and Her Husband Tried to Save Elephants in Zambia. What Happened? A visit to a remote conservation park reveals the long-term impact on villagers of a crusade by the novelist Delia Owens and her husband to protect animals from poachers.