Travel like Brad & Angelina - Thailand with Kids

Thailand

The Jolie-Pitt kids are lucky enough to have traveled all over the world, especially for such youngsters! If you're looking to take your own kids on a great outdoors or eco-friendly vacation, why not try Thailand. The eco-tourism movement is growing there and there are plenty of activities for you and your kids to enjoy outdoors as well as lots of voluntourism opportunities.

Elephant Nature Park

Sangduen Chailert (Lek) founded this conservation project in the early 1990s as a sanctuary for elephants that had previously been employed for logging or performing. While there are lots of other elephant camps and parks, these elephants were rescued from horrible working conditions and allowed to live in natural family groups. Tours include stories of the elephants’ rescues as well as interactions (such as feeding and bathing) with the elephants!

Atlantis Diving

Ruba expert favorite. Atlantis Diving takes you to places, where undersea fauna thrives and the views are literally breathtaking. Visit Anemone Reef, Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck, Koh Bida Nok, Hin Daeng/Hin Muang, Ko Haa and other wonderful sites to the south of Thailand. Courses, such as Scuba Diving are held in classrooms, complete with DVD and theory lessons. Diving gear is also available for rent.

Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi

This floating market is about 65 miles south of Bangkok in the Ratchaburi Province. Although this is definitely a touristy thing to do, seeing and experiencing the small ‘khlongs’ (canals) filled with boats carrying fresh produce and expertly maneuvering their boats to reach customers is also a lot of fun. Over 5000 tourists visit this 100-year-old floating market each day so if you don’t feel like fighting the crowds, you can also try the Taling Chan, Bang Khu Wiang, or Tha Kha Floating Markets. Make sure you check the times, though, as these three markets have limited hours/days.”

Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok

This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, with a 250-foot-high tower decorated with thousands of tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain. The best place to view/photograph Wat Arun is from the opposite side of the river. (It is located on the west side of the Chao Praya River while Wat Pho and the Grand Palace are on the east side of the Chao Praya.)