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Farm to Table
5 - 5 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 5
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Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Outstanding 5 ·
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Verified by Volunteer World
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Reopening soon
5 - 5 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Below average response rate
Highlights
- Eat your way through Thailand! From the street food in Bangkok to the local delicacies of floating markets, from the intricate cuisine of the north in Chiang Mai to granny-prepared meals at homestays.
- Spend time at an organic farm, learning about alternative modes of food production and the opportunities these open up for our environment and livelihoods.
- Gain an intimate perspective on daily life in northern Thailand as we live with homestay families and trek through lush hills and endless greenery.
- Develop a critical perspective towards food production and consumption through hands-on experience and dialogue with local friends and partners!
- Visit Chiang Rai and meet the resident elephants at a local elephant sanctuary on the road to ending the mistreatment of elephants in the tourism industry.
- Eat your way through Thailand! From the street food in Bangkok to the local delicacies of floating markets, from the intricate cuisine of the north in Chiang Mai to granny-prepared meals at homestays.
- Spend time at an organic farm, learning about alternative modes of food production and the opportunities these open up for our environment and livelihoods.
- Gain an intimate perspective on daily life in northern Thailand as we live with homestay families and trek through lush hills and endless greenery.
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Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Eat diverse Thai food, meet local foodies and chefs, visit markets, and try your hand at the culinary tradition!
We’ll be working closely with our local partners to learn about some of the major issues in Thailand’s agriculture and food production systems, and what alternatives exist. This will all be tied to larger global structures, and what “from farm to table” means in today’s globalizing world.Ou
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Typical day
* This is a preliminary itinerary. The final itinerary may change a little based on the needs of our partners and new opportunities which present themselves. This should give you a really good idea of what the program will look and feel like.
Day 1-5: Orientation in the Big Mango
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Free-time activities
When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests.
Some examples of activities:
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Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
July 9 - August 17, 2023
Availability
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Program fees
5 weeks 5 days
3,875€
Average fees
678€/week
Meet your organization
Operation Groundswell
Outstanding 5
(26 reviews)
Agency - founded in 2016
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Coordinated by
Evelyn
About the project
We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!
26 reviews · 5
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