Ben from Edinburgh did construction and conservation work in Borneo with Trekforce Worldwide
Experience:Organisation:

Name: Ben

Hometown: Edinburgh

Destination: Borneo

Project type: Building a suspension bridge in Malaysian jungle. Also some conservation work.

Organisation: Trekforce Worldwide

What were your impressions of your destination?

Fantastic. Excellent jungle location, remote and beautiful, very welcoming and grateful locals.

Was the work interesting and challenging?

It was tough, we needed to be physically and mentally fit and we met many interesting challenges, both intended and unintended. VERY rewarding.

What was your accommodation like? Did you feel comfortable and welcome at all times?

We mainly stayed in the jungle in hammocks, although spent several nights in Kelabit longhouses. The locals were always welcoming and very generous, the hammocks were free and comfortable.

Were you happy with the organisation and the staff that were responsible for you during your stay?

Very happy, yes.

Do you feel that you got value for money on the project?

Yes

Would you recommend the project to others?

Yes