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Laos is a wonderland of gentle giants

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In MandaLao Elephant Camp in Luang Prabang, the creatures roam freely in acres of teak forest. There are no chains restricting their movement, and no elephant rides which place a strain on the animals’ backs.

ST PHOTO: FABIAN KOH

Fabian Koh

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LUANG PRABANG (LAOS) - My heart is pounding.
I am walking away from two beasts towering up to 3m and weighing tonnes more than me.
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