Follow Wendy’s adventures through Thailand, while she’s participating on the ISDSI (International Sustainable Development Studies Institute) program:  http://wendywithoutborders.blogspot.com/

“The host family stays have been a true gift. These families really take us in as their own with love and utmost concern for our comfort, well-being, and our stomachs. They are patient with our broken Thai and share their recipes, stories, and traditions with us. Some of the host families didn’t speak Central Thai either and learning to communicate was a challenge and an exercise in patience and level-headedness for everyone involved, but the families managed to keep a smile through all of it.”