You will live with a family in one of Thailand s northern provinces. Your living conditions will be simple and as part of a family living in a small house, you may have limited privacy. Traditional Thai homes are made of wood or concrete. The homes typically have electricity and indoor plumbing, often with a bucket and ladle system for showering. Though living conditions may seem more rustic than what you are probably used to, they are by no means primitive.
Thai cuisine is as diverse as it is delicious.
Rice is the staple of the Thai diet, which also includes chicken, pork, eggs, and a wide variety of fresh vegetables. Thai cuisine has both a strong Chinese as well as Indian influence. Therefore you will be happy if you like the stir-fried vegetables and noodles typical of China, or the spicy curries found in India. Coconut milk and fresh basil are found in many dishes. Fresh tropical fruit is abundant and delicious, some of which you can find in your local supermarket and some of which you have almost certainly never seen before.