My Entire Experience in Ghana: Sam’s Internship
I had the privilege to embark on an amazing month-long trip volunteering in Africa with United Planet. All the words of encouragement and support I received prior to my departure…
Things To Do in Chile: Visit Los Queñes
Todd Ericson, an ex-pat friend of Paul, our Chile Country Coordinator, co-founded Chilean Adventures in 2002 after moving to South America in 1994 to help with Junior Olympic athletes’ academic…
Olivia’s Experience as a Local Leader
Meet Olivia! Olivia was one of United Planet’s Local Leaders Volunteers in Peru. She is a 16 year old from Idaho, and this was her first time traveling outside of…
Charlie’s Experience in Ecuador, Part III
Over the course of the next few days, the group to which I had been attached continued to envelop themselves in the projects they had designed. A computer class, operating…
Charlie’s Experience in Ecuador, Part II
I spent my next morning in bed attempting to write while awaiting the arrival of the group to which I was to attach myself for the next week. My hotel…
Charlie’s Experience in Ecuador, Part I
We spent the morning under a warm equatorial sun. By the time the rain arrived, we had covered a good bit of ground. I followed as my guide, Patricio, brought…
