Swimming with Elephants - Sustainable Travel & Tourism | Pattaya Thailand

Join Martin Solhaugen and Patrice Averilla as we explore the question “What is responsible tourism?” To us, It's a journey of conscious choices. You are a responsible tourist when you embrace authenticity, minimize your footprint, and uplift local communities that focus on sustainable experiences. Together we are going to visit Rayong Botanical Garden's vibrant beauty, connect with gentle giants at Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary, and stroll through the captivating energy of Pattaya Walking Street.
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[@martinsolhaugen]

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[@Jessphil258]

Wow, I miss Pattaya, 3 of my 8 kids was born there & good memories living there & in Rayong too. It looks more modern now with that Pattaya sign erected. Bravo Martin & Ave!👏👏👏💓😍😘

[@martinsolhaugen]

It’s our first time to be in Pattaya. Awesome place 🙌🏻!!

[@remycarpio4098]

This vlog was presented like an invitation and it's worth it, Martin! As always, your photography best reflected how nature lovers, as well as tourists will love Pattaya. I loved the scene when you and Ave took turns bathing and scrubbing the elephant, while spraying you both . I found elephants so interesting to watch. Love seeing you and Ave back to Thailand ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@martinsolhaugen]

Absolutely, bathing and scrubbing the elephants is an experience like no other. The connections we build with these incredible creatures while caring for them is simply unforgettable. 😃!! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@ylocoslovakia]

What a lovely message Martin. I also love how Ave and you show your love for the elephants but most of all your love for each other. More power Marve!! ❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thank you! Elephants are incredibly gentle and intelligent beings. They deserve all the care and respect we can give. It's truly a privilege to be able to interact with them in such a positive way. 😃🙌🏻!!

[@emmaferrer2017]

Let us be responsible tourists and citizens of the world. This video is a good reminder for all of us. Thank you Martin

[@martinsolhaugen]

A good reminder to everyone to be responsible tourist 🙌🏻!!

[@serahsabas]

We need to be a responsible people in our planet, not just in Thailand but everywhere we go. 🤎

[@martinsolhaugen]

Right 🙌🏻!! Agree with that Serah 🍀!

[@teresitacanayon1718]

Nice vlog MarVe ❤️❤️. Beautiful sceneries, thrilling experience w the elephants n well presented. Thanks 🥰 God bless 🙏 .

[@martinsolhaugen]

Oh wow! Thanks a lot for watching this one Teresita 🙌🏻!

[@VirginiaGo-rj5vs]

WOWOWOW !!! Another breathtaking honeymoon adventure in Thailand. Thank you again MARTIN & AVE for being with you in Thailand. Be safe always and enjoy every minute of your Thailand adventure and your nakakakilig and romantic moments .❤❤❤👍👍😍😍

[@martinsolhaugen]

Were happy to be back here in Thailand to showcase what Thailand can offer 🙌🏻!

[@JillTravenner]

Absolutely loved watching Martin and Ave's vlog on their sustainable travel adventure in Pattaya, Thailand! Swimming with elephants is such a unique and heartwarming experience, and it's fantastic to see them promoting responsible tourism. Their commitment to preserving the environment and supporting ethical practices is truly inspiring. Can't wait to see more of their incredible journeys!❤🎉🫰

[@martinsolhaugen]

We need to enligthen and educate the next generation to recycle and be a responsible tourist wherever they go 😃!! Thanks a lot for always supporting us Jill, appreciate you a lot.

[@bernielimb1231]

Thank you Martin and Ave for this kind of videos! Your message is poignant and leaves a great impact on all of us! Thanks for making a pitch for mother nature who is crying out for help, getting extinct bit by bit every millisecond of time! Take care and God bless!

[@clemsinformativevideo9277]

Wow love the nature

[@martinsolhaugen]

We need to be a responsible tourist always 🙌🏻😃!!

[@milacaibal3976]

Thank you Martin and Ave for sharing your interesting vlogs all the time. I enjoyed watching every places you visit. Very nice part of Thailand. Keep well, and God bless you both.❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Were glad that you loved this one. 😃!! Appreciate your support to us!

[@angelinaescobar7981]

Amazing vlog of Pattaya, Thailand. The tourism board made the right choice picking on Marve to present its beauty and to impart the very important message to every tourists. The story was well presented and photography superb. That encounter with the elephants is an awesome experience. Thank you. I enjoyed watching and had learned a lot too. Take care and stay safe always. 👏🙌😍

[@martinsolhaugen]

Absolutely, interacting with such magnificent creatures is a memory I'll cherish forever. Their presence is awe-inspiring and reminds us of the beauty of the natural world. 🙌🏻😃! Take care, Angelina.

[@angelinaescobar7981]

@@martinsolhaugen : Thank you. I appreciate your reply.😊

[@kiaspotty3400]

"Hope in the eyes of those trying to make a change"...Martin Solhaugen Thank you for this vlog my dear couple , as always, you did it with a heart...💞😘

[@martinsolhaugen]

We can make a difference all the time 👏🏼!

[@loveollievlog]

This couple inspired me to pursue one thing, van life and travel 💚

[@martinsolhaugen]

You need to pursue whatever makes you happy. 🙌🏻!

[@romyfleurs4990]

I love how they care for the animals. Every country in the world should learn from them! Plus, it was so cool to see how the elephants were giving you guys "a shower" 💦🐘❤ What an experience!

[@martinsolhaugen]

It was a great experience fo us, first time to bath the elephants 🙌🏻!! Thanks a lot for the support Romy 😃!

[@teresitacanayon1718]

Congrats Martin for being appointed as one of the new conference directors of Tbex (Aug. 22, 2023) 💲💲. Thanks God for MarVe 🙏!

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks a lot, Teresita. Appreciate your support. 😃🙌🏻!!

[@md8465]

I am so happy you interacted with the elephants. It is a dream of mine. Also, thank you for choosing a Sanctuary instead of riding the elephants. Great videos, and you are a great example to follow.

[@martinsolhaugen]

We just came from Africa, close encounter with the elephants is really amazing 🙌🏻!! Thanks a lot for watching this one!

[@mustafavdhoek]

Great video martin and avelovinit Have fun and great drone picture.s you two very happy a can see beautiful you two make beautiful video.s mustafa ❤❤😊greetings mustafa

[@martinsolhaugen]

As a frequent traveller tourist, We need to be a responsible with our nature 🙌🏻😃!

[@kangnochanel6173]

Hello videos gods love👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤from indonesia

[@martinsolhaugen]

Hello 🙋🏼‍♂️!! Thanks a lot for your love and support to us 🙌🏻!!

[@lynecrail2764]

This is a beautiful and important video. Thailand is one of the countries that is making great effort in integrating eco-travel in their tourism industry. I agree with you, "the wonders of the world is in our hands." An individual micro-contribution to make tourism sustainable can create as you said in the video "a symphony or responsible tourism that resonates through time." Thanks, Martin and Ave.. More of this kind of videos!

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thank you so much for this comment. I appreciate it a lot! We had so much fun filming this project and we are very happy how it turned out. 🙏🏼

[@filbritfrolics9315]

nice one, swimming with Elephants :-)

[@martinsolhaugen]

The gentle giants 🐘!

[@mariasimeonalababidi3175]

Very interesting as always. Love the way the elephants play with you both while bathing them. So cute. Bless you both for always bringing the best vlogs ever. Take care

[@martinsolhaugen]

They really liked us. 😃!! Thanks a lot for watching Maria!

[@FlyingDressStThomas]

Love this new format. Thank you for being so eco conscious.

[@martinsolhaugen]

Were always conscious with our surroundings, enlightening our viewers to protect mother nature is really important for us 🙌🏻!!

[@quiaodilao3932]

Elephant Sanctuary in Pattaya is a cool place to explore🐘🍀 , i love thailand🇹🇭 , amazing vlog Martin & Ave to educate to respect our mother nature for being a responsible tourist🍀

[@martinsolhaugen]

It's one of a kind! Close encounter with the elephants is really amazing 🙌🏻🇹🇭!!

[@quiaodilao3932]

@@martinsolhaugen Hardwork from Team MarVe meet with success , amazing vlog from Pattaya🙌🏼👏🏻🇹🇭 , video class quality & drone shots were wondrous.

[@merceditafrancisco2434]

First time to see this tour package in Thailand featuring wild animals at thier normal habitat with freedom . It's like a little African Safari-encounter with an Elephant is a new experience to cheries. Thanks for sharing this video. SSH travel Marve.🐘

[@martinsolhaugen]

It’s our first time to bath the elephants! What a great experience 🙌🏻!!

[@chaitawatchotikawanish9576]

Thanks for this amazing vlog. I’m very happy with simple peaceful life.

[@martinsolhaugen]

So nice of you. Were happy to share this one to all of you. 😃!

[@babyb4525]

Let us be a responsible tourist always and respect every place where we are going or visiting. Good job team MarVe for this very informative, useful and eco friendly Vlog from Pattaya Thailand. Hat off to both of you Martin and Ave 👏👏👏🥰

[@martinsolhaugen]

Were glad to be able to share our thoughts and experiences to all of you 🙌🏻😃! We need to be a responsible tourist wherever we go!

[@marygraceurfilla2182]

Wow, that's awesome..it is really nice to do something for the protection and preservation of the environment, save Mother Earth at the same time earn income out of this eco-tourism..nice job, Thailand..as aIways, I really like the videos you are sharing with us, Marve.. thanks so much for bringing us to this beautiful place, Pattaya

[@martinsolhaugen]

Were glad that you loved our vlog 🙌🏻! We loved to share and enlighten every tourist, that we need to be responsible enough to protect mother nature 🍀!

[@babyb4525]

Much awaited vlog ❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Enjoy watching it 🙌🏻😃!!

[@fernandodeboer224]

Awesome work here! Love MarVe! 🇳🇴🇵🇭🙏🏽🤩✨

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thank you! We had a great time here. 🙌🏻!!

[@dollymanaois6500]

Amazing thailand love it ❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

What is your favorite part of my vlog? 😃🙌🏻!!

[@gloriadilk8384]

Well said Solhaugen, hopefully all the people in the world will adapt what you just said. Good job Norwegian man.

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thank you! I appreciate this comment 🙏🏼.

[@lurlinekormann5714]

Interesting and informative vlog about eco tourism, more awareness of the nature and wild life. Thanks Marve for this kind of vlog

[@martinsolhaugen]

We need to educate our future generations to protect mother earth. 🙌🏻😃!

[@marklawrence7603]

Wow I was there last year ... and this looks amazing, I did go to the wooden heritage temple 🛕 when I was there

[@martinsolhaugen]

The guide said it’s not a temple but a museum 🙌🏻!!

[@gwendolinelindsay4647]

A beautiful and thought provoking video. Good job guys 🙌🏽🦣🐘

[@martinsolhaugen]

I hope that you can share this one to your friends and family. 🙌🏻!! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@aureronarag2068]

Wow 🎉

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks for commenting. Where are you from?😀

[@liliabejec9456]

This is an amazing video and I like how you integrate all the natural insights of the ecosystem .

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks for watching it! Pattaya has so many different sides to it then what most people think of! So beautiful.

[@liliabejec9456]

@@martinsolhaugen Im planning to go home to the Philippines in January and I will try to put in my itinerary. My target is to visit the places you have been to . In May I went to Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. This fall I’ll go to Las Vegas and see the canyons. My husband and I visited 56 countries before he passed away in 2919 and I truly missed the travels we had.

[@user-kk1ky2me3y]

Thats amazing,the best couple vlogger,❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

I hope that you can join the campaign 🙌🏻!!

[@auroranepomuceno8230]

Interesting🥰 Have fun kèep safe marve

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thank you! I'll make sure to enjoy every moment. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend giving it a try too. 🙌🏻😃!!

[@mariaangelinabatallones292]

Love this video and the entire vlog. It is one of a kind. Fantastic!

[@martinsolhaugen]

Appreciate your comment 🙌🏻! I hope that you can share this one to your friends and family! 😃!!

[@techasotelo1973]

❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Did you like the vlog?😃

[@David-vz5mv]

Kinda off topic, but what watch is that? Please looks sharp!

[@chababael7213]

Wow, great video and stunning nature!❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Connecting with nature as always 🙌🏻! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@soniazamora2717]

yay so happy to see you in person .at maxs magallanes today around 4:30 pm .thank you for the dine in ..shout out avi and martin so friendly hnd sila suplado at suplada...❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Nice to meet you 🙌🏻!!

[@marivicgabrielakatsuka8922]

Nice vlog😍👍👍

[@martinsolhaugen]

Than you so much! Hope you enjoyed it. Have you been to Thailand?

[@mariterolivo5081]

Keep safe gwapo &gwapa God bless❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Salamat sa ijo 🙌🏻!

[@teresitacanayon1718]

Playing, feeding n bathing those elephants 🐘 in Thailand looked so scary I won’t do it 🥶🥵😰!

[@martinsolhaugen]

Indeed, bathing elephants is a remarkable experience. The bond we create during such moments is truly heartwarming. 🙌🏻!!

[@betelnutz9196]

hope to visit Thailand soon...

[@martinsolhaugen]

You should! It’s so beautiful ❤️

[@jenrodriguez2337]

Beautiful nature :)

[@martinsolhaugen]

We need to protect mother nature for the future generation 🙌🏻!!

[@TTandLPA]

Wow

[@martinsolhaugen]

Have you been to Thailand?

[@ellemeloizness5428]

👍👍

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks for your comment. Where are you from?😃

[@ellemeloizness5428]

🇵🇭

[@marlynjolos2732]

Be safe MarVe ❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Stay safe as well 🙌🏻😃!!

[@quiaodilao3932]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼😀

[@berniecalabiafamvlog9310]

Stay safe god bless

[@martinsolhaugen]

Have you been to Thailand? 😃

[@berniecalabiafamvlog9310]

@@martinsolhaugen our plan is next year

[@TheMexichingon]

Hey Martin , how can we go to that place with the elephants , do you have info or website where to book a tour ?

[@martinsolhaugen]

You can check there website www.pattayaelephantsanctuary.org 😃!

[@namvu1472]

Ok 🥰 rất tuyệt vời anh rất thích

[@martinsolhaugen]

😃!!

[@arianamazza1641]

Minuto 10.55 LOVE elephant🐘

[@ursulabasilio4445]

We all have a role in making sure our actions are sustainable and don’t negatively affect local communities. Responsible· Support Local Communities · Be a Good Shopper · Dress Appropriately · Be Sensitive to Local Customs.

[@martinsolhaugen]

Agree with all the things that you said 🙌🏻😃!

[@ursulabasilio4445]

@@martinsolhaugen my salute 👏👏 Your narrative are on point and very inspirational!! Love this vlog 💕

[@femasongsong2518]

Been living here in Pattaya for almost a year but you have been to a lot more places than I do ☹️

[@martinsolhaugen]

It's time to travel for you 🙌🏻!

[@lindaresurreccion2141]

GOOD job best team work ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks a lot for your love and support, Linda 🙌🏻!!

[@male9881]

🐘❤

[@ramileguevarra6136]

🥰🥰🥰

[@martinsolhaugen]

Hello, Ramile 🙌🏻! How do you find this vlog for you?

[@noorhayati9618]

Have fun you both. But I wouldn't.

[@martinsolhaugen]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻!

[@dinahmanuel1941]

Heyyyyy i am the first one❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Not the first but first few people to view it. 😃🙌🏻! Hello!

[@teresitacanayon1718]

Marve ❤️❤️ playing, feeding n bathing those elephants 🐘 in Thailand. Looked scary. I won’t do It 🥶😡!

[@arianamazza1641]

Minuto 8:41, Rainvow, Arcoiris🌈

[@RoMan-hq5bu]

You’re paddling together again😂

[@martinsolhaugen]

Team work😃!

[@noorhayati9618]

I like to watch your vlog if you both are travelling together. ❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

I hope that youcan join the campaign 😃!!

[@noorhayati9618]

@@martinsolhaugen, sure.

[@teresitacanayon1718]

As responsible tourists take care of nature 🌳n animals 🦋. Dispose trash in proper places 🗑 . Respect the culture of the locals. Practice discipline 😷 .

[@martinsolhaugen]

We need to be a responsible tourist as always 😃!

[@insee8776]

,😊 ໂ😂,ກ😂😊

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[@martinsolhaugen]

We have the power to enlighten the viewers to be a resposible tourist and person to mother nature. 😃!!

[@ann4025]

❤❤❤

[@martinsolhaugen]

Hi Ann. Did you finish watching my vlog? 😃

[@maidadelacruz4934]

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[@martinsolhaugen]

hello, Maida🙋🏼‍♂️!