About me: Hi my name is gun and i'm from surin. I have been with the bamboo team for 5 months. i like elephants and i like to meet a new friend.
LanguagesThai, English
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2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
My trip was better then expected tour staff fun but on the ball great accommodation well organised from beginning to end
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Koh Samui Volunteer Projects
I had the best time with these guys doing projects in Thailand and Cambodia. I made some really good friends and had an awesome time with the staff and volunteers on these projects.
Although when I s…I had the best time with these guys doing projects in Thailand and Cambodia. I made some really good friends and had an awesome time with the staff and volunteers on these projects.
Although when I started I thought that us and the people we were helping would get more for the amount I payed. In some projects we would have extra costs such as airconditioning and the food we received was provided by the people we were helping such as the locals and the schools which made me wonder how much these people were getting from this.
Overall I had an amazing time but I thought that for 500USD a week I may have been able to either travel for longer or make a bigger difference elsewhere.
2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
I had a wonderful experience in Tailand and Cambodia and wonderful tour guides Thisphrin, Gun and Pahn. TT met me at the airport and from that moment it was an exciting adventure. I was on the Young…I had a wonderful experience in Tailand and Cambodia and wonderful tour guides Thisphrin, Gun and Pahn. TT met me at the airport and from that moment it was an exciting adventure. I was on the Young@Heart tour of two countries and was the eldest at 69 years young. There were many times I felt 10, sometimes 20 years younger. Sometimes I felt my age and wondered why I was doing this. Overall, I have had the time of my life, met some wonderful people from all over the world and have learnt so many cultural things and I have taught some of the most poorest but happiest children you would ever meet. I have come back to England with sadness in my heart and can't wait to go back to see them all again. In the meantime, I am sorting out ways of collecting clothes and toys for the children and raising funds for their Happy House School in Siem Reap. I wholeheartedly support Bamboo and their projects and urge all of you to walk in my shoes. You will not regret it.
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2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
From the middle utensils miss TT picked me up from the airport I knew she was going to be AWESOMEEEE!! She listens to your concerns and jumps on them if you have a problem, all in all she one great ch…From the middle utensils miss TT picked me up from the airport I knew she was going to be AWESOMEEEE!! She listens to your concerns and jumps on them if you have a problem, all in all she one great chick... TT PHONE HOME!!! XX LUV YA XX
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2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
The tour I took with Bamboo and Arm as our primary guide was all and more than I had hoped it would be. The opportunity to experience both the tourist aspect as well as the cultural realities was very…The tour I took with Bamboo and Arm as our primary guide was all and more than I had hoped it would be. The opportunity to experience both the tourist aspect as well as the cultural realities was very fulfilling. The food was great, the accommodation good to satisfactory in the rural setting. The transportation interesting and at times exhilarating particularly in high traffic areas. Arm is a fantastic guide and handled some difficult situations with grace and professionalism. I would recommend Arm as a guide without hesitation. All staff were excellent, helpful and accommodating. The only negative comment I would make is that there weren't adequate tools for the job as I was involved with the house building. My suggestion would be that more adequate, safe and accessible tools be made available. Other than that slight flaw I would give my Bamboo tour an "A" and Arm an "A+". Bamboo will be high on my list for my next adventure consideration.
Sincerely, Charles Glenn.
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2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
This trip was truly a unique experience. It was packed with lots of fun, delicious food, great shopping, hard work, eye-opening moments, and some of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my lif…This trip was truly a unique experience. It was packed with lots of fun, delicious food, great shopping, hard work, eye-opening moments, and some of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life:) Swimming with elephants was pretty cool. So was waking up and seeing elephants wander around in your backyard;) So was visiting the beautiful temples at Angkor Wat. The best part though was getting to live alongside the people and seeing what a day in their lives looks like. It was a humbling experience and makes one realize that sometimes we tend to take for granted all that we have at home. The people we met in Thailand and Cambodia were genuinely happy, respectful, hospitable, and gracious. Seeing the poverty in Cambodia was difficult; however, the people there were some of the richest people I've ever met. It didn't matter how much they had or didn't have. What truly mattered was how big their hearts were. I've always considered myself a humble person and riches don't matter much to me, but now I can walk away even more humbled by this experience. I definitely recommend this trip for anyone who wants to be a part of something where you are making a difference in a community. Your efforts will be appreciated by all and you will walk away a changed person forever:)
M
2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
This trip was far more amazing that I dreamed of
Our tour guides phan and navies
Looked after us so well
Luv luv luv them
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Volunteer with Elephants
My time with Bamboo was everything I expected AND more!! We started off in Bangkok which was a fun way to get to know the people and guides of my group. Surin was a whole different story though, I fel…My time with Bamboo was everything I expected AND more!! We started off in Bangkok which was a fun way to get to know the people and guides of my group. Surin was a whole different story though, I fell in love with the city big time. After a couple of days in Bangkok, we made our way to Surin which was about 7-8 hours away on a train/bus. The work we did in the village was strenuous on some considering the fact that we worked in humidity as well, but it wasn't impossible to get through. Plus, it was definitely worth our time we got with the elephants. It was unreal being so up-close and personal with them. The happiness and joy you see in them as soon as they get in the water is amazing and something I will never forget. We had a lot of free time which was cool too. We had meals prepared for us everyday (which was delicious by the way). The homestay was great and the family we stayed with was so kind and welcoming - everyone in Surin was actually!! The language barrier sucked because as much as I wanted to communicate with all the locals, all we could really say is hi, goodbye, and thank you. I guess study up on your thai before you go, that's something I wish I did! The memories will last forever. I cannot wait to go back. Thank you Heidi, Ae, Doo, TT, Gun, and Noom for an unforgettable experience!!!
K
2 Countries - Thailand & Cambodia
Gun is awesome!! I really enjoyed having him as a tour guide! He was so sweet, respectful, and fun! He was extremely helpful and really loved sharing information about the Thai culture. We both enjoye…Gun is awesome!! I really enjoyed having him as a tour guide! He was so sweet, respectful, and fun! He was extremely helpful and really loved sharing information about the Thai culture. We both enjoyed teaching each other words in our languages. I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know Gun and have him as a tour guide! Thank you Gun for making this experience so much fun and informative!
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Volunteer with Elephants
I had such an amazing time working for Bamboo! The highlight of my time spent in Surin was not only interacting with the elephants, but the staff and people I met! Ae especially was such a joy to work…I had such an amazing time working for Bamboo! The highlight of my time spent in Surin was not only interacting with the elephants, but the staff and people I met! Ae especially was such a joy to work with and made every day in the village special. She's an amazing person and now friend who inspired me to help others. The program was such an incredible experience and I would definitely recommend to others !
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Volunteer with Elephants
My experience with bamboo most-definitely reached much farther than my original expectations. Yes, I knew that I was going to have the trip of a lifetime, but I did not know that I would meet the most…My experience with bamboo most-definitely reached much farther than my original expectations. Yes, I knew that I was going to have the trip of a lifetime, but I did not know that I would meet the most genuine and wonderful people that I have met in my lifetime. The friends that I made while residing in the elephant village in Surin, left an imprint on my heart that will impact the rest of my life, never have I known such love from people outside of my family. I think of Ae, Pahn, Heidi, May, Gun, Cha Cha, and everyone else I met every day, which keeps them close to my heart. I hope that everyone gets a chance to have an experience on par with the stupendous time that I had in Thailand. I plan on living there part time, if that gives you a clue to how much my boyfriend and I adored it. I am currently going to university for nursing, and hope to apply to bamboo in the future.
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Volunteer with Elephants
AE was the best possible guide I could have had! She was so nice, funny, down to earth and knowledgable. Right off the bat I felt as though she was a great friend of mine and I honestly cannot wait to…AE was the best possible guide I could have had! She was so nice, funny, down to earth and knowledgable. Right off the bat I felt as though she was a great friend of mine and I honestly cannot wait to see her again! They do a fantastic job in Surin (the bamboo project) and I feel as though the team should really be acknowledged for all they do! They are wonderful people that work so hard at making every experience perfect!
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Volunteer with Elephants
gun has been my tour guide for 3 weeks now. He always helps us with our daily tasks and has a positive, upbeat dameanor about him. He has truly made my trip better because not only does he make sure w…gun has been my tour guide for 3 weeks now. He always helps us with our daily tasks and has a positive, upbeat dameanor about him. He has truly made my trip better because not only does he make sure we are safe, but he is always happy.