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There is a part of you that you have yet to discover.

A journey to Thailand, Southeast Asia’s emerald, offers a rare opportunity to discover another you. It is difficult to put one’s finger on a single attribute that makes Thailand so alluring. Its sheer beauty and rich history have drawn visitors for as long as one can remember. At the heart of Thailand are its people, offering warm hospitality, age-old wisdom and centuries-old art and tradition. Thailand’s diverse landscape offers an array of learning activities for visitors with local experts eager to share their knowledge.

Through experiential travel, you can expect life-changing lessons that will reveal undiscovered aspects of yourself. Your Experiential Holiday in Thailand can shape the next chapter of your life, and by studying Muay Thai, cooking, massage, rice farming, Thai performing arts, or crafts and weaving, your life will certainly be enriched. Such an experience can also open certain doors as it shows how you are able to adapt to a different culture.

Muay Thai

One study possibility is Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, often called Thai Boxing or Kick Boxing. Dating back centuries, it’s a demanding sport that takes a lot of commitment, both mental and physical, to reach top condition. But the benefits of this training start right away, and that’s why more and more men and women, Thai and foreign alike, are starting to study Muay Thai to stay fit and build self-confidence.

Fast paced and exciting bouts are fought in stadiums throughout the country. Fighters strike their opponent with their hands, feet, knees and elbows at lightening speed.

Thai Cooking

Thai cooking is within the grasp of anyone as chefs welcome visitors into their kitchens to learn the secrets that make Thai cuisine so delicious and healthy. As you well know, it tops the lists of the world’s favorite foods, and visitors can learn how to prepare an array of dishes and take this skill home.

There is a range of courses, from one-day to weeklong classes. Most have only a handful of students, which means lots of personal attention. And when you return home, your family and friends are certain to appreciate you’re new and practical skills.

Thai Massage

Thai massage is another valued skill family and friends will be pleased about. Studying Thai massage is a holistic journey that undeniably leads to greater wellness and longevity. You will be taught about energy meridians and techniques to open up these sen lines, the invisible energy channels that flow through the body. After receiving a Thai massage, people have increased energy as well as decreased stress and muscle tension. And the person giving the massage also gains from the experience, including the pride that can only be felt by a healer.

Thai Rice Farming

Thailand has been feeding the world as the top rice exporting country, and you can learn what it takes to harvest the crop as well as gain a deep appreciation for tilling the soil and caring for the land that sustains us.

As the country’ staple food, rice is at the heart of Thai culture, and farmers have been passing on their farming skills for generations, since they first began planting rice more than 5,500 years ago. Thai life revolves around the rice seasons, and there are festivals to mark planting in May through July, when the rains signal the end of the dry season, followed by the harvest in October or November.

The Land of Smiles offers numerous places to learn about rice farming and even work with farmers. Such an experience can bring knowledge along with fun when you are on holiday in Thailand.

Thai Performing Arts

As one might expect, a visitor learning one or more of the various forms of the Thai performing arts is taking a journey through the country’s fabled history. Traditional music and dance, classical or folk, play like centuries-old stories passed down from generation to generation. Dance students learn not only the choreographed movements but also the spirit of Thai culture with references to agriculture, historical events, spirituality or as with modern themes, love and courtship. Students of Thailand’s performing arts are taught a unique balance of reflection while being present in the moment. With life throughout much of the world so fast paced, these studies offer a welcomed reprieve.

Crafts and Weaving

One may not first see the connection between clay, bamboo and silk caterpillars, but students of Thailand’s crafts will discover they are essential ingredients for some of the country’s most beautiful works. Students exploring one of these wonderful crafts will only be disappointed by the realization that life is too short to discover all they can about them. The knowledge imparted by master potters or weavers focuses on the essence of craftsmanship and the ability to create beauty from what may initially appear as nothing.