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Bai Sri Ceremonies: A Thai Tradition
Bai Sri Su Kwan is a welcoming ceremony performed in many villages and small towns in Isaan Thailand, oftentimes performed for marriages, becoming a monk, embarking on a new adventure or job, and other important events.
Vanida : A Life Well Lived
Vanida was an incredible woman who passed on many years ago. She was a member of our Thailand team with a colorful and interesting history.
Rachel’s Earrings For Food Equity
Rachel, one of Mundo’s strong supporters and local volunteers, creates earrings for donations to support food equity in both Thailand and Guatemala.
Happy New Year 2023
It may be a little delayed but…..happy new year! We here at Mundo Exchange hope 2023 is full of blessings and meaningful interactions with the people who cross your path.
“The Violence”: Guatemala Diaries Continued
The Guatemalan Civil War, often referred to as “the Violence”, was a terrible time in recent history. Volunteer Phyllis Coyne email excerpts part 2
Guatemala Diaries: Phyllis Coyne Reflects
Long time Guatemala donor and volunteer Phyllis Coyne reflects on her time in Chajul by sharing emails sent during her time there (part 1)
Culture Guide Thailand: To Do, & Not To Do
This quick Thai culture handbook will help you navigate the nuances of Thai etiquette of what to do (and not do!) while you are visiting or moving to Thailand.
My Experience With a Great NGO in Guatemala
NGO Limitless Horizons has been doing great work over the past ten years, and Mundo Co-director Joan recounts her first experience with them in Guatemala.
Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit to the Temple
Wat Panlam is a tranquil Buddhist temple near Buengkan, Thailand were visitors can stay overnight. Joan volunteered a day there to learn more about Buddhism.
A Wholesome Homestay Experience
A homestay experience is a great way to connect and engage with local cultures. Annie recounts her time with a Thai family while volunteering at a local school.
Music in Isaan: A Rough Guide
The following post about music in Isaan was written by Linda Danielson, a musician, avid music lover, volunteer and close friend of Mundo Exchange: I’m in Thailand for the first time as a Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat volunteer, a traveller, a musician, an...
Staying in a Thai Wat
The following is from Candace, a volunteer of Mundo Exchange and our partner organization. She was a wonderful addition to the Mundo team during her time here and spent time at a wat learning about Buddhist ways. Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan...