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…
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…
Country Spotlight: South Africa
At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips to over 35 countries – but we know it can be difficult to decide where you want to travel! The following article…
“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…
Giving Thanks Year-Round
Only a handful of countries celebrate the festival of Thanksgiving. Today in the United States, it’s more recognized as a time for family gatherings and food than for its historical…
“My First Good Decision in a Series of Good Decisions”
Caroline Baggot is a United Planet intern and student at the University of Pittsburgh where she is studying Civil and Environmental Engineering. As a previous United Planet volunteer, she acts as…
