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Sà Wàt Dii Pacific Discovery Thailand Team!! The start of our adventure is approaching quickly and we'd like to start getting to know each of you so we can hit the ground running when we meet in Bangkok. I was born and raised in Tennessee , USA. I studied Business Marketing at the University of Alabama. After college I moved to Seattle. I wasn't completely sure about the direction of my life and I decided I needed an adventure and wanted to see more of the world - maybe… Read more

Sawasdee! Hello all and welcome to the Thailand Summer Program. Soon you will depart on an incredible journey with Bangkok as your first destination. We will have the chance to spend four weeks together, traveling around Thailand (known as the Land of Smiles). Not only will a life changing experience be awaiting you, Matt and I will be as well! My name is Jessica, but you can call me Jess if you prefer. Canada is my home country, but I have made Asia my backyard for th… Read more

What an amazing two days! We were finally in one place long enough to call it "home." We woke up to meet the fabulous Yui for an authentic Thai cooking class. We started at the market where locals gather to sell their crops from the day. Tables of freshly picked fruits and vegetables were as far as you can see. Just pass the fruits were tables of pre-prepared food to grab on the go. Then everyone's favorite place- the meat room. We won't go into detail but that was quite… Read more

Sawasdee! Hello all and welcome to the Thailand Summer Program. Soon you will depart on an incredible journey with Bangkok as your first destination. Not only will a life changing experience be awaiting you, Kevin and I will be as well! My name is Jessica, but you can call me Jess if you prefer. Canada is my home country, but I have made Asia my backyard for the last four years. Eastern culture, breathtaking nature, ancient traditions, exotic flavorful tastes and the s… Read more

Hello everyone! My name is Kevin and I will be guiding you, alongside Jess, on this adventure through Thailand.  I want to give you all a warm welcome and say how thrilled I am to be your instructor for the 2016 summer program!  We have such an amazing itinerary lined up for you and I can't wait to share it with you all. Let me tell you a bit about myself.  I first came to Thailand in 2008, after finishing university, to learn about Asian culture, travel, take photos, … Read more

When I was younger, my parents used to make my sister and I go on long hikes through the woods every Sunday. We honestly hated it, but I was so ridiculously grateful for it after surviving a 15-mile trek through the jungle to a small village on the Thailand-Burma border. We were accompanied by a stray dog that we named Baxter, and he impressed us with his innate trekking abilities as we crossed rivers and climbed up the steepest hills I have ever seen. That night, the gr… Read more

After our unforgettable first week in the colorful country of Thailand, the group embarked on a spiritual journey to the outskirts of Chiang Mai where we were treated to a silent Meditation Retreat lead by monk ‘KK’. Wearing all white from head to toe and unplugging from the outside world, the group gained many lessons both practical and spiritual from the 2 days of meditation and silent reflection. After waking up at 5am for morning gong and chanting we finished our las… Read more

Our first week in Thailand has been a whirlwind of wonderful experiences. We started off exploring the pulsating streets of Bangkok, taking in the juxtaposition of fast paced city life and peaceful ancient temples. After visiting the reclining Buddha, taking water taxis, seeing silk entrepreneur John Thompson's expansive home and dining at one of Bangkok's many malls, we were ready to embark on the next part of our month long journey. Early in the morning, the group set… Read more

Many people in our group had never had an encounter with Thailand's most majestic animal... The elephant. Prior to our arrival, we all had the stereotypical expectations of what that experience would be; elephant riding, elephant painting, and petting the babies. Excited and exhilarated, we soon realized that at Elephant Nature Park, there are more natural and rewarding ways to interact with elephants... And we walked away impassioned and informed of the hardships of the… Read more

Hellooooo bloggers, it's your crew from Pacific Discovery Thailand! We just spent our first week here in Thailand and I gotta say.... it's been amazing. Having arrived in Bangkok, we were shocked by the vibrant city of friendly faces, food stalls, and humidity. The vivid colors of Khao San Road, the relaxation of a Thai massage, and the majestic temples were a good taste of the culture and people of Thailand. Soon we were on our way to the old capital of Thailand, … Read more