Category: Thailand

How Volunteering Helps You See The Real Thailand

Thailand is a hugely popular tourist destination, and numbers are rapidly increasing, year on year. Growing tourism in the country is a great thing in many ways. But one unfortunate side effect is that as more visitors come, the more the authentic culture that drew visitors there in the first place is diluted.

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How I Accidentally Discovered Northern Thailand

I ended up traveling through northern Thailand by accident. My trip started out as a beach break to the southern Thai islands. I pictured 5 weeks of pure relaxation and island hopping in the sun, massages on the beach, and plentiful beer and food. That’s what Thailand is about, right?

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11 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Thailand

Every budding traveler has seen pictures of Thailand and dreamt about visiting one day. The white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and lush jungles have been enticing people for years, and have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, if not the world.

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Top Tips for Backpacking Around Thailand

Thailand is a hugely popular destination for tourists of all kinds. For many, it has become a mandatory stop on the backpacker trail. It provides a sort of proving ground for budding backpackers, with a unique hybrid of Eastern and Western cultures, somehow holding them together in a gloriously chaotic harmony.

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Must-See Places In Thailand That Will Spice Up Your Instagram Feed

Thailand has gradually become one of the world’s top tourist destinations. This is no surprise, as the incredible country is blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes and scenery on earth. The country boasts a seemingly endless array of jaw-dropping sights, from beaches to inland jungles and even the metropolitan areas. So many in fact, that it can be hard to choose which ones to visit during your time there.

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5 ways to volunteer with children in Thailand

They say working with kids keeps you young. True or not, some of us just have a gift for connecting with children. If that sounds like you, there are many ways to volunteer with children in Thailand.  And, no they don’t all involve orphanages.

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5 weekend trips to take when you volunteer in Thailand

When you volunteer in one of our Thailand projects, we’ll take you off the beaten path so you can experience authentic Thai life. You’ll live and work among locals in the quiet, rural town of Trat on the southeastern coast of the country. 

But what’s great about Trat is that it’s still easy to get to other parts of the country. uVolunteer participants usually work 4 days a week, giving them a long three-day weekend to explore the rest of Thailand.

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10 things to expect when you volunteer in Thailand

It’s not hard to see why Thailand is a popular destination for volunteers. But there’s more to this beautiful country than exotic beaches, amazing food, and a famously laidback vibe (though there’s plenty of that as well!) If you’re a first time visitor, here are a few things that you should know before you volunteer in Thailand:

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Loi Kratong: celebrate the end of the Thai rainy season

The end of the rainy season is a popular time for international volunteers to visit Thailand, keen to explore this lush paradise and witness the famously rich culture. If you’ve booked a volunteer vacation this November, don’t miss Loi Kratong – an important celebration in the Thai events calendar.

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Must-see temples in ancient Ayutthaya, Thailand

Former Siamese capital and historic Thai city Ayutthaya is a must-visit for any international volunteer with a passion for history. Dating back centuries, this ancient settlement is a treasure trove of architecture, noted for the many ruined temples that dot the once-powerful and splendid city.

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