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SUMMARY:Yakumo\, Hokkaido\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in Yakumo\, for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschool gathering February 6-12\, 2024. \nThe Worldschool Pop-Up Hub provides super casual\, budget-friendly opportunities to gather\, connect with other worldschoolers\, learn about the local area\, instill new friendships\, share your insights\, and immerse in a friendly\, accepting mobile community. Our activities highlight local nature\, history\, food\, and culture… but you’ll also have plenty of time to relax\, get to know each other\, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group’s interests. \nPop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you’d like. It’s up to you! \nOur itinerary will include activities such as the following: \n*Yakumo’s SAMUIBEYA Winter Festival\n*Skiing & Snowboarding\n*Pecolela Campground (for Igloo-Making and other Winter Activities)\n*Mochi Making\n*Snowshoeing\n*Yakumocho Kiborikuma Museum\n*Yakumo Shrine\n*Community Dinners and Game Nights\n*Japanese Crafts – Origami\, Shuji\, etc… \nCOST per Family (Limited to 10 Families)\nUS$100 Early Bird Rate\, expires November 15\, 2023\nUS$140 Regular Rates (a $25 discount is available for families in need\, use code YAKUMO25 at checkout) \nMEET YOUR HOST:\nKenichiro\, Awilda\, and Ricardo (11 y/o) will be your hosts in Yakumo\, Hokkaido Japan. My spouse and I chose to retire early and began traveling fulltime with Ricardo in 2020 as house and pet sitters in Spain and around the US. In 2021 we lived in Latin America as part of the Traveling Circus. In 2023 we traveled through Southeast Asia and Japan\, hosted a pop up in Osaka and attended one in Siem Reap. \nSo why Yakumo of all the places? It is located between Sapporo and Hokodate and is accessible by train and bus. In February 2023\, our family had the opportunity to volunteer and spend two weeks in this town. We met an individual who was trying to transform this town into a hub of creativity for young people in Japan as well as revitalize the economy of the region. Yakumo is not a typical tourist destination but while we were there\, we experienced activities including skiing\, snowboarding\, snowshoeing\, mochi making\, winter festival with snowmobiles and banana boats\, igloo making\, etc. We volunteered with an organization providing jobs for persons with disabilities. I feel that this pop-up will introduce families to a typical small town in northern Japan. There are plenty of nature activities and opportunities to interact with the local community. \nLODGING & NEIGHBORHOODS:\nOur activities will take place in Yakumo town\, centered around Guest House Sento. Yakumo town has limited accommodation\, and the host family recommends staying with them at the small inn (Sento). There are some other hotels and guesthouses available within walking distance of Sento. Sento also has a restaurant attached and will serve as a central location and meeting point for many of the activities (ie game night\, community dinner). \nTRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS:\nThere is a JR Yakumo train station inside the town. Public transportation is limited within and around the town and we will have to arrange transportation via van through our local contact to get to the sites outside the town\, like skiing and snowshoeing. The furthest location is about 30-minutes by car and 1-hour by public transportation. \nSKI / SNOWBOARD COSTS:\nPricing for skiing and snowboarding is less than half the cost of the more popular Japanese sites\, like Niseko.  Expect to pay around US$23 for the rentals and US$10-20 for lift tickets. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nJoin the private Facebook group to ask questions\, stay up to date on activities in the area\, meet the host\, and interact with other potential attendees: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/yakumopopup2024
URL:https://planetaworldschool.com/event/yakumo-hokkaido-japan/
LOCATION:Yakumo\, Hokkaido\, Japón
CATEGORIES:Asia,Japon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
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SUMMARY:Khao Sok\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Worldschool Pop-Up Hub provides super casual\, budget-friendly opportunities to gather\, connect with other worldschoolers\, learn about the local area\, instill new friendships\, share your insights\, and immerse in a friendly\, accepting mobile community. Our activities highlight local nature\, history\, food\, and culture… but you’ll also have plenty of time to relax\, get to know each other\, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group’s interests. \nPop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you’d like. It’s up to you! \nOur itinerary will include activities such as the following: \n*Swimming in the river\, lakes\, & waterfalls\n*Soaking in the hot springs\n*Visiting Buddhist & Hindu Wat/Temples\n*​​Exploring Khao Sok National Park with ancient rainforest\, limestone cliffs\, and waterfalls\n*Hiking to find rare flora & fauna\n*Swimming and water sports at Lake Chiaw Lan\n*Exploring Khlong Phanom National Park & hoping to spot the rataflesia (the world’s largest bloom also known as the corpse flower)\n*Visiting Rajjaprabha Dam\n*Touring a local permaculture farm\n*Taking a Thai cooking class \nAdd-ons include: Takua Pa walking street\, longtail boat rides\, the Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary\, nighttime trekking through the forest with a guide\, and some families may even opt for a night in Khao Sok National Park\, with the option to stay in a floating hut and witness the sunset / sunrise on the lake. \nSUPER EXCITING ADD-ON: This pop-up will be followed by a 3-4 week opportunity to volunteer at Gaarawé Village. The volunteer stay will be arranged separately from the pop-up and our hosts will share all necessary information including rates & amenities\, expectations\, timelines\, etc\, within the Facebook Group listed below. More information will be added as we solidify the details\, this opportunity will be limited to 5-7 families depending on the size of families who sign up. \nCOST per Family \nThis event is limited to 12 families\nUS$100 Early Bird Rate\, expires December 1\, 2023\nUS$140 Regular Rates (a $25 discount is available for families in need use KhaoSok25 at checkout) \nMEET YOUR HOST: \nThis pop-up will be hosted by Tanja & Chris: We are a family of four and are advocates of self-directed education. Our crew consists of two amazing girls\, aged 8 and 12\, who inspire us daily with their boundless curiosity and zest for discovery. Our desire for unique educational experiences led us to Costa Rica\, Africa\, and most recently Ibiza\, Spain\, where we resided for two transformative years. During our time there\, the adults were staff members\, and our girls were students at a democratic school. It felt very rewarding to be an instrumental part in launching a self-directed style school on the island. \nWe have never called ourselves Worldschoolers\, yet here we are. Our passion for exploration\, community building\, and permaculture has taken us on exciting adventures across the globe. We thrive on uncovering obscure gems in our travels and cherish opportunities to help build communities. While we’re currently situated in the United States\, our next chapter awaits in Thailand\, where we’ll be volunteering on a permaculture farm near the Khao Sok National Park. We hope to cultivate a sense of community with both people/families and the planet. Join us on this journey of growth\, learning\, and adventure. The world is our classroom\, and you’re invited to be part of our remarkable story! \nLODGING & NEIGHBORHOODS:\nThis region of Khao Sok is what remains of the oldest tropical evergreen rain forest in the world\, a 160-million-year-old ecosystem. Khao Sok National Park is known for its clear waters and signature fern-covered limestone cliffs that shoot straight up into the air like crocodile teeth. We will be surrounded by nature and all of its beauty! The pop-up activities will be centered near the Khao Sok National Park Headquarters where there is a wide range of lodging possibilities and tourist facilities. Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GYFJ7mE1M1ds9WyS8 \nOnce the pop-up concludes\, families are invited to join a 3 – 4 week hands-on volunteering opportunity with Chris & Tanja’s family at Gaarawé Village. The opportunity is arranged directly with the hosts in conjunction with the permaculture farm. Gaarawé Villages nominal rates include lodging\, three daily meals\, and other amenities such as laundry facilities and high speed internet. The farm is in the Phanom District in the southwest of Surat Thani province of southern Thailand\, not far from Khao Sok National Park. When not volunteering at the permaculture farm there are opportunities to hike\, swim\, paddle\, soak\, and explore a less beaten path in this more remote area of Thailand. There will be a limit to the number of families who can be accommodated within this volunteer opportunity. More info to be shared soon\, please check the Facebook group listed below. \nTRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS:\nThe national park is a touristed area on a main east – west throughway. Local buses\, minivans and taxis can take you from Phuket\, Surat Thani\, or Krabi to the National Park headquarters (2-3 hours one-way). Additionally\, Grab (an app that works like Uber) is used in the area. Some families may opt to rent a car or scooters\, though many will plan to use public transport. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nJoin the private Facebook group to ask questions\, stay up to date on activities in the area\, meet the host\, and interact with other potential attendees:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/khaosokpopup2024 \nLearn more about the permaculture farm experience here: Gaarawé Village Volunteer Opportunity
URL:https://planetaworldschool.com/event/khao-sok-thailand/
LOCATION:Khao Sok\, Khap Sok\,\, Tailandia
CATEGORIES:Asia,Tailandia
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