I was looking for something different for my family and myself. I wanted my kids to see how other people lived, so thought staying with a Thai family would be ideal, it was in fact, amazing. Lots of hands on activities (handicrafts, mangrove restoration, Thai cooking), fun but educational and a chance for the kids to connect with people from another culture. The visit to a local school was fantastic, all the kids loved it and want to return next year. The support, service and staff were exceptional from start to finish.

Dave and Family, Ban Talae Nok

Visiting Tung Nang Dam is something I will always remember. It was an awesome experience unlike anywhere I have ever been before. It gave you a real sense of what life was like for Thai people instead of the usual resorts where you don't get a chance to see everyday life .The family really welcomed us and we had fun communicating with them using the games. The hike up Eagle mountain was great (although beware of the wood ants!). Mustafa was a really good guide and translator and pointed out lots of wildlife.

Beth and Family, Tung Nang Dam village

I had an incredible time traveling in Thailand and, in total contrast to the regular towns and resorts we experienced, staying with Mina and her family was definitely one of the most memorable parts of the trip. Their warm welcome and sense of humour meant I was immediately relaxed in their company (sufficiently so to try speaking some Thai!) and we all felt sad to leave. After speaking to Kelly I felt inspired by the work Andaman Discoveries are doing, especially as we had seen the positive effects of it first hand in Tung Nam Dam and I will definitely consider coming back during my gap year, even if it's just for more of Mina's awesome cooking!

Hannah and Family, Tung Nang Dam village

One of the most interesting parts of our recent trip to Thailand was our stay at Tung Nang Dam village. We were a bit wary of heading off the tourist trail but it was extremely rewarding. We stayed with some fish farmers who worked from a house on stilts over the mangrove swamps. It was fascinating to see how they reared the fish. One of the holding tanks was particularly interesting to us as a whole host of tropical fish bound for the aquarium trade were scooped out into a bucket for us to inspect, we had spent the previous week diving but the visibility in the bucket was much better!

Our host family, guide, and all the people we met at the Andaman Discoveries center were really welcoming and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend a step off the well worn travelers paths into real Thailand.

Jane and Family, Tung Nang Dam village

Our family has been looking for a cultural experience for sometime with none available. I stumbled into the Andaman Discoveries website and form that point on everything became very easy. Our stay was a wonderful experience that has not only showed us the traditional Thai way of life, but left us with memories that out children will remember for life. We would recommend it to anyone with a sense of adventure!

The Lily Family, Ban Talae Nok

Ban Talae Nok is the most beautiful, peaceful place. Life is slow and it seems everyone — humans and animals alike — live in harmony. It has been an invaluable time for us as a family and the kids have learnt so much.

Fay Family, Australia

Brilliant experience. Such a different lifestyle to our own. The best way to find out how another culture lives.

Lindsay, UK