Forget what you think you know about death. In Mexico, it’s not something to fear — it’s something to celebrate. Every year from October 31st to November 2nd, the country bursts into color, scent, sound, and memory for what might be the most magical holiday on the planet: Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead.

When people imagine Thailand, they often think of shimmering beaches, golden temples, and spicy street food. But tucked away in the lush hills north of Chiang Mai, there's a place that replaces spectacle with sincerity, and entertainment with empathy. Welcome to Elephant Nature Park — not a tourist trap, but a sanctuary in the truest sense.