Best decision ever

Ratings
Overall
5
Impact: 5
Support: 5
Fun: 5
Value: 5
Safety: 5
Review

Over the summer I took part in the Real Thailand Experience which was honestly the best decision I could've made. Having not travelled much before by myself the planning and organisation by the company was excellent and everything was very straightforward. The UK team were easy to get in touch with and answered any questions, they organised my flights and the handbook I received covered everything I needed to know.
Once I got to Thailand we were met by Darryl and Sopida - they made us feel at home from the start and were the best possible people to take us through the experience. All the people who supported us while we were there genuinely care about the work they do and really do go above and beyond.
The volunteering week was so rewarding and a chance to see more of the 'real' Thailand. Again, the support we received was fantastic, Jack, Patricia and the family were wonderful.
Without writing a book it's hard to even begin to cover the things we experienced and express how amazing the trip really was, we did so much in four weeks! Stroking tigers, riding elephants, climbing a mountain, staying up 'til sunrise at the full moon party, snorkelling, getting raced round in tuk tuks, eating some weird food (scorpions, bugs and crocodile...) and nice food too, sea kayaking, white water rafting, getting a tattoo (not a compulsory part of the trip!), visiting temples and staying in floating raft houses...
That doesn't even cover it!
I met some incredible people, saw beautiful places and did awesome things, if you're thinking about doing the experience - do it.
Thanks to everyone who made it amazing.

Would you recommend this program?
Yes, I would
Year Completed
2016
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