TRAVEL THE WORLD AND TELL STORIES THAT MATTER
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DOCUMENTARY OUTREACH
A four-week documentary travel course where you learn to produce a short documentary film about changemakers.
STORYTELLING EXPEDITION
A week-long documentary tour + workshop where you get experience telling meaningful stories on location.
This is NOT tourism-as-usual.
Actuality Abroad has led hundreds of impact-driven storytellers on documentary adventures that provided them the training, experience, and support they needed to learn and grow.
Come along and
TRAVEL LIKE A STORYTELLER
START YOUR
JOURNEY
STEP 1
Apply for any upcoming trip.
STEP 2
Schedule a video interview and get all your questions answered.
STEP 3
Accept your invitation to join the crew and make your plans to travel.
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Meet The Crew: Documentary Outreach to Thailand 2025
Below is a photo and a brief bio of each of our crew members and outreach leader. Take a moment to get to know your fellow storytellers before we start this adventure. Establishing connections now will help make this an amazing and impactful experience for everyone.
Read on...Understanding Thailand: History Culture and Politics for Storytellers
What do you know about Thailand?
When traveling as a storyteller to Thailand, it’s essential to immerse yourself in the country’s cultural, historical, and political landscape. Understanding the forces that shape Thailand will not only enrich your journey but also sharpen your storytelling lens. This deeper knowledge will help you connect meaningfully with the people and communities you encounter, allowing you to tell stories that resonate on a more authentic level.
We’ve curated a selection of videos that illuminate key issues, cultural traditions, and often overlooked aspects of Thailand. From political history and environmental challenges to the vibrant street food scene and the struggles of marginalized communities, these videos offer valuable insights into the country’s realities. Preparing in advance will equip you to create stories that are impactful, honest, and deeply connected to the lives of those you meet.
Read on...Resources for Ethical Storytelling: What Every Storyteller Should Know
Who truly owns a story? In today’s media landscape, we’re often led to believe that stories belong to those who ‘capture’ them—the person behind the camera or holding the pen. But when it comes to telling stories about real people and real-life events, the lines of ownership and responsibility become far more complex.
As ethical storytellers, our role isn’t just to craft narratives; it’s to ensure we are telling them with integrity, protecting the vulnerable, and giving voice to those whose stories we share. This requires more than just technical skill—it demands empathy, listening, and a deep awareness of how our own perspectives shape the way we approach each story.
Before embarking on any storytelling project, it’s essential to engage with the ideas and practices of ethical storytelling. Below, we’ve curated a collection of resources that we believe are fundamental for anyone seeking to tell truthful, respectful, and impactful stories.
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