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My personal impression of the experience is average. Regarding meals and lodging, the app says three meals a day, but in reality there’s an 80% chance that lunch is cooked by the aunt; other times you need to cook for yourself. As for breakfast, there are no ready, simple foods to prepare; you may need to wash pots and heat oil, so I have never had breakfast here. I basically go out to buy meals because nearby malls are relatively cheap. There are no group activities or cultural exchanges here; it’s purely a labor-for-meals-and-lodging arrangement. Luang Prabang can be explored in two or three days, but I stayed here for 29 days. At noon it was very hot, they only turn on the air conditioning at night. I did not talk with the owner for more than 10 minutes, because most of the time he isn’t in the shop. The front desk is very willing to help and explain the local surroundings. Overall, this experience made me feel that it met the basic conditions for volunteering, but it was not oriented toward cultural exchange or cultural dissemination; it felt more like a free labor exchange. If you’re looking for cultural exchange and more interaction, I don’t think this place is suitable for you. If you just want to stay, find a place with free lodging for one or two weeks, then you can come here.
26 days ago
