How To: Use Social Media to Keep Friends and Family in the Loop
The “How To” series will discuss important topics related to volunteering abroad and traveling in general. As you read on, the following will give you advice on “how to” do…
Going Abroad: Does It Get Easier Each Time You Travel?
Bridget Manning is a previous United Planet Program Advisor turned study abroad student who will be corresponding with us from Barcelona, Spain! She has spent some time traveling abroad, from…
6 Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Gap Year Volunteering in Australia
Australia. Home to the world’s most beautiful wildlife, pristine beaches, awe-inspiring skylines, unique adventures, and breathtakingly gorgeous people. It’s no surprise that… Wait, what? Gorgeous people? Oh, I’m serious. I…
Country Spotlight: Costa Rica
At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips in over 35 countries, and with so many choices it can be difficult to decide where to travel. This article highlights helpful information about…
Top 5 Spring Break Destinations
Spring break is known to be a time when college students take a break from the books to let loose and party in tropical locations before the final stretch of…
What it Means to Fall in Love with a Place
I could not agree more! You see, I have always had this habit of falling in love with the places that I have traveled to. I fall in love with oceans…
