Mundo Blog
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...
Mundo Resources: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In this sometimes crazy world we think most can agree that there are certain basic human rights that in a civilized world all are entitled to. The following Human Rights Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, December 10, 1948. Although this...
Books & Readings for Thailand Volunteers and Travelers
Books and information on all things Thai for those who are interested in vising or learning more about the Land of Smiles.
Elders in Poverty Need Your Support
Elders in abject poverty are struggling without adequate food, medical care, and means to live comfortably. Please become a donor and help support these elders.
Support Sompan, An Isolated Elder in Need
Sompan is our newest elder in need in our Thailand Adopt an Elder program. Please join her support team and help with providing bi-monthly check-ins and care.
Yaai Thun In Need of Assistance
Yaai Thun is one of the newest elders to our program and she currently not have any donor support. Please consider becoming a monthly donor by adopting Thun.