Student Group in Shanghai
Jessica A, Participant
Hi all, The Mekong student group is currently in Shanghai. Livid has also landed and will travel with the group from now on. They will board their next flight shortly. Stay tuned! Jessica....Read More
Mekong: The Tibetan Plateau to the Heart of Southeast Asia
Arrival Card & Meeting the Group
Steve, Instructor
Hi Mekong Team I hope the final preparations are going well and that you’re as excited as we are for the adventure that lies ahead! A few quick notes as you all make your way to Kunming: Arrival card When you enter China, you will need to complete......Read More
Group at the gate waiting to board their flight!
Carin, Dragons Admin
The Mekong group is at the gate and waiting to board their flight, which is scheduled to leave on time! Safe travels everyone! Family and friends – please check back for an update from the instructor team once the students have safely arrived......Read More
UPDATED International Group Travel Information
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Mekong Students and Families, As you have likely already seen from the email sent out earlier today, we were able to successfully source new one-way tickets on a different airline which will avoid Hong Kong, and hopefully the travel havoc......Read More
Q&A: Questions
Nina Fock, Participant
Hi, I had two questions which came up in the last couple of days: 1. I currently don’t have a valid student ID, don’t want to bring my European ID (I need to keep it at home in case I lose my passport), and don’t have a drivers license. Is......Read More
Q&A: potential flight delays
Ariel F, Participant
Q: There is a hurricane heading for the East Coast. At the moment, it looks like my connecting flight should be fine, but it got me wondering. What happens if one of us is unable to get to LAX in time to meet the rest of the group? – A: Hi......Read More
Pre-Course Webinar Recording
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Students & Families, As you prepare for the upcoming departure, don’t forget about your pre-course webinar recording! While many of you joined us for the live discussion and Q&A, we also recorded the conversation and......Read More
Q&A: Day pack sizing
Daria Farman-Farmaian, Participant
Q: Hi again, sorry for all the sporadic questions! What will go in or daypacks on a day to day basis? Is it ok if mine is 18 L out should I get something bigger? Thank you! – A: Hi Daria, You need to be able to fit your rain jacket, water......Read More
Homestay gifts
Instructors, Instructor
Today we’re bringing you some information on gifts for homestay families. It is highly recommended that you bring gifts for your families to show your appreciation and while it can be kind of tricky figuring out what to give someone you do not......Read More
Antimalarial medication and mosquito protection
Instructors, Instructor
Salutations Dragons, Every semester we receive many questions about malaria prophylaxis, or “antimalarial” drugs as they’re commonly referred to. At Dragons we don’t recommend a particular course of treatment, we leave that up to you to make......Read More
Important Packing Information: Visa needs
Instructors, Instructor
Hey, lovely Mekong travelers! We hope you are all getting excited for our upcoming travels, and delving into packing, prepping, and thinking about the adventure that awaits! A few more packing notes, particularly about some important items that......Read More
Tech policy
Instructors, Instructor
Dear Students, As you gear up (literally and figuratively) to head out on our upcoming adventure, we wanted to speak more on a very important aspect of our non-packing list: your smart phone. Dragons as an organization has a blanket policy that......Read More
Q&A: Electronics and gear
Daria Farman-Farmaian, Participant
Hello! As I am getting ready for our trip, I have come up with a few questions I would love some help with. Will we be able to buy adaptors for camera and kindle chargers in country or should we look for them here? If yes, is there one type that......Read More
Getting started – a few pre-course...
Instructors, Instructor
“You cannot teach a human anything; you can only help them find it within themselves.” – Galileo Galilee On course (and in life), your experience will be greatly deepened if YOU intentionally squeeze the natural joy out of your curiosities,......Read More
Traveling, Planes, and Health
Instructors, Instructor
Hi Everybody, Your instructors are gearing up to head to Bangkok, Thailand, where we’ll be having our own orientation and training with the other Dragons Asia instructors before heading to Kunming to finish some last minute tasks before we meet......Read More
Q&A: Packing Questions
Livia, Participant
Q: Hello! I have a few questions: How many small gifts should we bring for the family’s? Should we bring a sleeping bag? What is the most preferable size for your backpack (being a girl)? Thank you! Livia. – A Hi Livia, You can plan on......Read More