Experience life on a durian farm on the exotic island of Penang, Malaysia

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  Description

  Experience life on a durian farm in Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia.
  
  Ours is a family of 3, running a durian farm with 2 permanent helpers. As such, there will be other people around while you are surrounded by beautiful lush greenery.
  
  So what is a durian? It is a delectable sweet creamy fruit that most people have a love or hate relationship with. Most Malaysians love them! We also have other fruit trees so this is something you will get to try when you're here.
  
  The farm can be pretty laid back and there will also be tasks to complete. We ask that you keep to the work schedule and some basic guidelines.
  
  Malaysia is a humid and warm country so this is something you need to get used to, along with the mosquitoes. All rooms are equipped with fans. Please arrive with what you need to weather the climate and the critters.
  
  We provide 3 meals a day and ask that you eat what we eat. We are unable to cater for specific diets such as vegans, vegetarians, halal, diabetic and coeliacs. Our breakfasts can vary from eggs, bread, oats, biscuits, local staples and fruit, and we have coffee in the morning.
  
  Lunch is noodles, often served with water or juice from farm fruits along with local fruits. Dinner is rice with a variety of protein and vegetable dishes.
  
  Maximum stay is a week subject to availability.
  
  Btw, we have 9 dogs for company and if you are in luck, you may spot a few monkeys. We also have fish, monitor lizards and there are a wide variety of birds with gorgeous plumage that carry a wide ensemble of birdsong.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Farming
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We will introduce you to home-cooked Malaysian food and our amazing local fruits. We also welcome you to share your favourite cuisine with us.
  
  Penang is an island known for its wide variety of delicious street food, at very affordable prices!
  
  If you like pickleball, there are many courts scattered all around the island for you to sweat it out!

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  Help

  CURRENT PROJECT:
  We are working on upgrading a gazebo.
  Putting in place soursop protection to prevent insects from infiltrating the fruit.
  The upkeep and beautifying of common spaces.
  Basic pruning, gardening and weeding.
  DIY skills to build shelters and a concrete kitchen.
  Bonsai cultivation.
  Sharing your cooking skills.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Malay: Fluent
  Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Accomodation is self contained for workawayers for privacy.
  Workaway guest will normally eat together with the host unless they prefer to cook their own food, then it will be on their own expense.

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  What else ...

  Penang is an amazing island with lots of culture and lovely beaches. We are also famous for the diversity of our tasty food. You will not run out of things to do here. The locals are friendly and helpful. You can get around by public transport or take a Grab, our local Uber.
  
  Our farm is about 2 km to the nearest village.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Seven dogs

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