A Letter from Peace.
Maria Joy Peace is originally from Chicago, IL but has spent some time living internationally, and currently resides in Kyiv, Ukraine. While abroad, she decided to take time to volunteer…
“And that was only my first two days in Nepal.”
The following is an excerpt taken from a blog entry by United Planet volunteer, Richard Vaughn, who is currently on a Long Term Quest in Nepal. Richard is working on…
Stay Fit While You Travel Abroad!
Making the time or keeping up the motivation to exercise while you travel can be daunting. Your days are already filled with activity and potentially exhausting situations. However, keeping up…
Essential Tips for Traveling Alone
When you volunteer on a United Planet Quest, chances are you’re going to be doing some solo travel. In this post, Raquel Wilbun reflects on the experiences she’s had traveling…
5 Ways You Can Volunteer Abroad While You Study Abroad!
This post is written by United Planet contributor Raquel Wilbun. Raquel studies public relations and sociology at Boston University and has studied abroad in Australia. Let’s be honest. Studying abroad…
Healthy Travels: Tips for Traveling Abroad (Part 2)
Written by guest blogger Emma Higgins. Emma has been writing and traveling on and off since 2009. Her blog, Gotta Keep Movin’, is full of stories and advice from her trips,…
