This is her story. I loved the work: to be able to start projects on education, learn about how organizations and people work together, meet the people on all levels of the organizations, and — together with those people — develop educational programs, train the trainer sessions, create curricula and educational material. I made a lot of money. And I was actually doing what I loved doing and doing something I was pretty good at! Working up to 70 hours a week cost me dearly. My social life, my personal relations: this work I liked so much had a negative impact on me, my friends, my loved ones and my health.
In the year I decided that doing what I loved should never mean losing what I loved: friends, quality time with loved ones and family, a private life and my health. I took some time of before burn out would hit me and decided to go to Thailand and volunteer on educational projects for 3 months.
I loved reading in bed while listening to the birds, insects and all the nature come to life once night fell. Waking up, drinking my coffee in the swing on the terrace, shortly followed by a refreshing and relaxing bath in our incredible jacuzzi, was just the right way of starting the day.
It is a boutique hotel, after all, choosing to offer a true escape for those seeking privacy and seclusion, without compromising comfort and convenience. The room was spacious enough, with a soft large bed enjoying a break from our small and hard Hong Kong bed , and a great terrace.
The bathroom is a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences, which was a first for me. A long strip of white sand, with hammocks and sunbeds, spread here and there. A private place available only to the people staying in the resort. Usually, during the morning the water could be further away, which would not spoil the natural beauty of this place. However, on a daily basis, we would get a letter with important information and activities scheduled for the next day, making it easy to organize our days based on the tides.
The resort has two restaurants Seafood Terrace and Al Fresco and two bars The Beach Club and Sundowners which offer a lot of great food and drink options. Throughout our stay, we tried the a la carte menu at Seafood Terrace, having mainly local Thai dishes, but also a pizza which was delicious. We also opted for the buffet menus for 2 of our dinners, and absolutely loved the diversity and taste of every dish we tried.
The last two nights, we splurged with delicious fresh lobster dishes at the Al Fresco restaurant, and I regret nothing. Before we left for our vacation, I made sure to check out as I always do impressions and reviews on TripAdvisor.
Now that we are back, I can say that this is not the place to go if you are looking for a low-cost vacation in Thailand. If, however, you want to spend a few days in a blissful paradise, with delicious fresh food, you must be ready to pay something extra. For us, it was totally worth it. I know Thailand is known for being a cheap destination, but trust me, it is well worth paying a bit extra when staying here. Just a few examples for you to get an impression: lunch for two with starter, main dish, and soft drinks was about THB around 50 USD ; our lobster splurge delight dinner, with starter, main dish, and soft drinks was THB around 85 USD.
And I happily experienced both their 60 minutes outdoor Thai massage on the beach and their inside 90 minutes oil relaxation massage. The SPA area is set up in some small huts, over the lotus pond and next to the rice paddies, in the lush tropical forest so quiet I could only hear birds singing and the wind blowing through the leaves during my treatment. You would think such a secluded place could get boring after a day or two.
It sure did not feel boring for us, and we got to spend 5 days in this hidden spot. We had plenty of activities included in our package, and unfortunately, we even had to give some up because there was no time to do it all and not be on the run.
From relaxing Thai massages and procedures to kayaking our way to an even more secluded beach on the island, taking a traditional Thai boat trip to the beautiful island Koh Phak Bia , or even learning to cook a Thai dish with a local chef. Having a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach, after a day of island hopping might be another way of spending your time in Paradise. Or simply spend your time at the pool with a cold drink in hand.
Overall, our 5 days stay at Paradise Koh Yao resort Thailand was just right. And we would definitely recommend the place to people who want to have a perfect mix of relaxation, great food, and services, in a place where you can still be active.
Link it to other destinations in the area and it would make the best one-week in Thailand itinerary. There are ferries getting to the island, and they take you to other islands or Krabi as well. Also, they have their small boats and organizing trips to some smaller islands and destinations in the vicinity.
Thanks for your respond. The TCDF Community is a global network of people that believe in acting local and contributing to make a difference. The Thai board members are all people from the village including the village headman and active parents of children in the social programs. Series of blogs about Dutch people working and living abroad. Roos Tieges Ingrid van der Straaten Where?
Thailand Which Initiative? The Thai Child Development Foundation TCDF supports local children in their development by making sure that customized medical care and education is also available to underprivileged children and children with disabilities or learning disorders. At TCDF they believe that the social outreach work can only be done well by working with local people who can develop a long-term bond of trust with the children and their caregivers through constant communication.
TCDF take care of children in their own community, without taking them out of their homes and never longer than needed International and Thai volunteers open up the worlds of the children and the members of the forest community by sharing their often unique! TCDF try to limit damage to the environment.
They are strict in handling garbage, reusing garbage, and recycling.
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