Category: Perspectives

Our Perspectives category features op-ed pieces from guest bloggers, United Planet contributors, and volunteers. We bring light to different perspectives to further our mission of fostering cross-cultural understanding and building a community beyond borders.

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Healthy Travels: Tips For Traveling Abroad (Part 1)

June 26, 2013Emma HigginsFeatured, healthy travel, travel abroad, travel health, Travel Tips

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,…

The Arab World: An Interview with Dr. Conrad E. Gubera

June 6, 2013L. Elyse QuattlebaumArab world, Arabs, culture, Featured, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, West, Western culture, western world

This Perspective, which explores Middle Eastern culture and values as compared to the Western world, is written by United Planet contributor Elyse Quattlebaum. It is based on an interview with…

From Boston With Love

May 28, 2013United PlanetBoston, Featured, marathon, relationships, United Planet

After the Boston Marathon tragedy, David Santulli, United Planet’s Founder and CEO, wrote a beautiful reflection for the Huffington Post. His sentiments remind us of the importance of building strong relationships within…

Helping Street Dogs in Peru

May 23, 2013Emma Higginscats, dogs, Featured, neuter, Peru, Shelter, spay, street animals, street dogs

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,…

The Humanity that Unites Us: A Reflection on Multiculturalism

May 21, 2013United Planetculture, Featured, Multicultural, multiculturalism, Romania, study abroad, teaching, travel, volunteer

United Planet consultant Martine Goldberg shared with us a beautiful reflection on what it means to travel the world and view life through a different lens. Now an extracurricular program…

Responsible Tourism 101 – Environmental and Economic Sustainability

April 24, 2013Emma Higginseconomic sustainability, environmental, Featured, flights, responsible tourism, sustainability, Tourism, transportation, travel

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,…

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Healthy Travels: Tips For Traveling Abroad (Part 1)

The Arab World: An Interview with Dr. Conrad E. Gubera

From Boston With Love

Helping Street Dogs in Peru

The Humanity that Unites Us: A Reflection on Multiculturalism

Responsible Tourism 101 – Environmental and Economic Sustainability

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