- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
About Program
High above the vibrant city of Chiang Mai, deep into the Doi Inthanon mountains where three separate rainforest ecosystems converge, we venture into one of Thailand’s most biodiverse regions. We’ll be documenting species in an area rich in culture while we trek through the jungles, hop aboard makeshift bamboo rafts, stop by Karen villages, and even sift through elephant dung for dung beetles! (oh yeah, and we’ll greet the gentle giants who provided it).
This expedition is more of a celebration of entomophagy and Thai culture rather than specialized research projects, where we learn first-hand why insects are the sustainable food source our planet needs. Using some of the insects we find, along with the freshest herbs and spices (we grind ourselves) from an on-site sustainably integrated farm, we’ll craft dishes bursting with flavors you’ve never imagined.
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Program Highlights
- Biodiversity Exploration: Trek through the Doi Inthanon mountains, exploring one of Thailand’s most biodiverse rainforests. Participate in activities like bamboo rafting, karen village visits, all while learning insect trapping techniques.
- Entomophagy and Thai Culinary Delights: Learn about sustainable insect consumption while crafting unique, flavorful dishes using freshly caught insects and herbs from a sustainably integrated farm.
- Nocturnal Wonders: Embark on a UV-lit night walks to discover the region’s incredible nocturnal arachnids and insects.
- Karen Culture: This expedition includes a visit to a traditional hill tribe village to gain cultural insight into a threatened way of life.
- No other expeditions are so heavily focused on insect biodiversity, especially entomophagy!
