Come With Nothing; The Mekong Expedition

This past summer I went on this trip with 16 other teenagers from around the world. It was truely an amazing experience that I am so grateful to have gotten. If you are a person who is looking to discover a new culture and way of living, if you are not afraid to push your comfort zones to the edge, if you want to learn about the rich history of a beautiful country and not afraid to get your hands dirty mixing a lot of cement, than this trip is for you. If you are thinking about doing this program, do it. You won't regret it. My one piece of advice to you is to ignore the packing list that Rustic Pathways offers for this trip and follow the description instead. Go with a carry on sized bag with bug spray, sunscreen, toothpaste, a toothbrush, underwear, running shoes and money. Buy everything you need in the local markets and Rustic Pathways will provide you with a bag