Thom has traveled and studied in more than 100 countries and formally lectured in 26 nations. He is the author and co-author of ten books:

For the past decade Thom Henley has been working in classrooms and leading outdoor education adventures for some of Asia's most prestigious international schools. Thom's "Reefs to Rainforests" program is now a university-accredited course for international teachers, and is part of the school curriculum for a growing number of international schools.

If there is an accomplishment for which Thom is most proud, it is the honor of being adopted and formally given names by indigenous peoples in many remote parts of the world. He has been adopted by the Haida in Haida Gwaii (Canada), the Penan in Sarawak (Borneo), the Mentawai in Siberut (Indonesia), the Newari in Bhaktapur (Nepal), as well as by families in Thailand and Tibet.

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	Harish Koju A Newari of Bhaktapur, Nepal, Harish is the master guide on our "Himalayan Spectacular" adventure. Harish has led people from all over the world on extensive treks through the high Himalayas but is most admired for his charming manners and open-door-hospitality. Harish doesn't just guide our groups, he takes them into his home as family and into his heart as friends.
	Damrong Nukharn (nicknamed "Kran") "Kran" comes from a small village in Kalasin - North East Thailand, not far from the homes of Song, Rut, A and O. Kran completed two years in the Thai Army where he received his first aid training. He is an accomplished swimmer and Thai boxer, as well a food sculptor, who brings a lot of strength to our team.
	Suriyo Tookdee (nicknamed "Yo") Yo, age 23 is from a small farming village near the Thai/Lao border. He has traveled to Canada in two consecutive years to receive wilderness skills training and certification in Wilderness First Aid. Yo is gifted with a remarkable empathy and compassion for people which serves him well as a peer counselor. He is the Thai/Lao facilitator on our Down the Mekong adventure, as well as Reefs to Rainforests.
	Napatch Phonthaisong (nicknamed "Patch") Patch hails from Burriram near the Thai/Cambodian border. He is a master masseuse and performs both classical Thai and Isaan folk dancing. Patch has traveled extensively and assisted our tours in Sumatra, Laos and Vietnam. He attended Rediscovery International Training at United World College in Canada and is certified in Wilderness First Aid.
	Saman Chakamnan (nicknamed "Song") Song is an accomplished boxer in the ancient art of Muay Thai. Song is also a talented musician and traditional Thai massage therapist. Song comes from a small farming village in Udonthani province. He has attended an international youth leadership training in Canada, where he acquired certification in wilderness first aid. For more photos of Song, click here

Mana Sareewong (nicknamed "A") A is one of the most talented guides on our team. An exceptional musician and song writer, A brings his gift of music and a delightful sense of play to our trips. A is also from northeast Thailand (Issan). He has been to Canada training as a guide on two occasions, and is certified in Bronze Medallion Lifesaving.

Rosalyn Starr Rosalyn is a hereditary chief of the fireweed clan of the Gitksan nation whose ancestral lands embrace much of northern British Columbia. Rosalyn is our First Nation lead facilitator on our "Grizzlies and Glaciers" expedition. Rosalyn has served as program director of Anspayxw Rediscovery for many years in the wilderness areas of northern British Columbia. She has a wealth of traditional knowledge and is open to sharing her rich culture with others in a gentle and motherly fashion.

Mejeng Mejeng is a traditional Mentawai forest dweller of the Sikalio clan on Siberut island, Indonesia. Mejeng has had no formal schooling outside of the jungle but is a brilliant young man who has mastered English on his own and hosted people from all over the world. Mejeng is the lead facilitator on our Mentawai Magic adventure.

Sarul Sarul is Mejeng's cousin and chief organizer for our Siberut expeditions. Sarul has excellent English language skills and has a real talent for making all guests feel safe and comfortable even in a world so completely different from their own. Jok Jok is the lead teacher on our Moken Immersion program. The son of the headman of the Moken village on Koh Surin, Jok is a brilliant young man, firmly grounded in his culture and traditions. Jok's ability to speak Thai, as well as his native tongue, allows our Thai staff to translate for students Jok's vast knowledge. Geo Geo is another Moken instructor who teaches diving, traditional food gathering and shelter construction to students on our Moken Immersion program. He is outstanding is his traditional skills and as a boatman.