Stacey clearly is mature beyond her years and not at all self absorbed as others. The new guy, from the farm, was a refreshing replacement. Josh’s change was fascinating

Above all, however, was the comments offered by Stacey. I could not help but think how proud her parents must be. Compassionate, hard working and ladylike throughout. The cursing by some was a sad thing and the lazy character was unbearable

Thanks for a good article! Peter Hyatt. Maine USA

Gecko Villa is a vacation villa in the middle of the rice fields of Thailand’s Northeast, and has succeeeded in offering alternative and sustainable employment to the local villagers, and enjoys a good number of repeat visitors who are looking to get off the beaten path and to make a difference when they travel.

If the average Western consumer cannot influence the giants of the food industry, they certainly can make informed choices in respect of their holidays! Had Manos, Stacey or others in the team elected to spend their holidays in the region (rather than in a Bangkok corporate hotel) they could have tried out rice planting or reforestation to the extent they chose, whilst enjoying freshly cooked Thai chicken or Tom Yam Kung, knowing the proceeds would remain entirely within the local community and contribute to education and healthcare for the locals, and guarantee an alternative income stream for villagers who otherwise are often forced into migration as demonstrated by the series.