À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Porto Rico

I came to volunteer with an open heart, but the experience felt more like free labor. We worked 5 days a week, 5 hours a day, with little time to explore or rest. Accommodations were below standard—no air conditioning in private rooms made it uncomfortable. Volunteering should be a fair exchange, not unpaid work with minimal support. This felt like the host was taking advantage of volunteers rather than offering a meaningful cultural experience.

il y a 9 mois

Paweena a répondu

We’re sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our agreed schedule was 5 hrs/day, 5 days/week, but actual teaching is 4–6 sessions/day, 40 mins each—less than 5 hrs. We offered A/C rooms, but you chose a private fan room with your partner, fully informed. Due to power limits, we can’t install A/C everywhere. We do our best within our means and appreciate your time with us.

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

France

Very nice place and people, lot of volunteers so the organization to accomodate them is not lacking. I missed the detail before coming that all classes are one on one through Skype and can be split all afternoon and early evening rather than being classes of kids in a real school. Wasn't thus exactly what I had in mind (no immersion in school life), but great place nonetheless. Also I missed the bamboo rafting that wasn't organized the week I stayed, but it looked really fun. Thanks for the experience and good vibes!

il y a 9 mois

Paweena a répondu

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest review! 🌿 We’re happy you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, great organization, and time with our wonderful volunteers. We appreciate your feedback about the online one-on-one classes and will make that clearer for future guests. Sorry you missed the rafting—it’s always a fun highlight! You’ll always be warmly welcomed back to Brainstorm Homestay whenever you return to Thailand! 💛

—Paweena & the Brainstorm Team

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Inde

•Good opportunity to interact with other travellers. •Peaceful surroundings with greenery around.

il y a 9 mois

Paweena a répondu

Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌿 We’re happy you enjoyed the peaceful green surroundings and the chance to connect with other travelers. It was wonderful having your positive energy with us, and we’re glad you found the experience relaxing and meaningful. You’ll always be warmly welcomed back to Brainstorm Homestay anytime! 💛

—Paweena & the Brainstorm Team

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Brésil

The volunteer is a great choice for living the local culture on the country side of Thailand. The place for the volunteer is about 30 km from the center of Chiang Mai. It's in a city called Mae Wang. There are many waterfalls, rivers, rice fields around. Super beautiful! The volunteers give english classes for the accomodation. The accomodation is not confortable. There is only one shower with hot water. The food is okay. The hosts are very friendly and give thai cooking classes every week. I had a good time, but the accomodation needs to be better and the address they give us is wrong

il y a 12 mois

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Irlande

I enjoyed my experience here, it was nice to escape the city for a little while. I enjoyed teaching the online English classes, and meeting new people and experiencing homemade meals. The surrounding area is beautiful it was nice to have lots of time during the day to explore. Very chilled, relaxed area it was exactly what I needed

il y a 12 mois

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Allemagne

I really enjoyed my stay at Ban Bon Doi. It was an amazing place to stay and I would love to go there again.

il y a environ 1 an

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

États-Unis

I really enjoyed my time staying at Ban Bon Doi and working with the school. They provide you will all the tools to teach English over Skype and it's well organized (5:50-10:10pm, 3-6 classes a day). The owners and locals are extremely kind and welcoming, the meals are delicious(breakfast is milk, oats, cereal, bread), and the sleeping arrangements are homey. Super relaxed atmosphere. Lots of yoga, and resetting. Even a bar with good social environment on property. Overall, the perfect city escape with a good work balance. I will be back for sure one day

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À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

I had a great time here! I was able to connect with other travelers and connect with the local students who are willing to learn English. Staff are nice and I enjoyed my time here!

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À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Lituanie

Very nice experience with just enough work to keep you excited. Loved working with kids especially! Nice accommodation with some things to do in your free time (a bar, 7eleven, few places for coffee, able to do laundry nearby). A lot of time to chill and ground yourself. Tasty variety of food. Very friendly host!

il y a environ 1 an

À propos de l'expérience à : Chaingmai, Thaïlande

Ukraine

Absolutely loved my stay here ☀️ People are just wonderful, all, travellers and staff. Classes are mostly very nice. U have a lot of free time to relax. Food is also really good. The only thing I can note is that all furnitures and facilities are ooold and not very clean.

il y a environ 1 an