Sinterklaas in the Netherlands
Written by United Planet Team Member Ebony There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm hanging in the air during this time of year in Holland, especially amongst children. Mid-November…
The Beaujolais Nouveau Day! A Wine Celebration!
Written by United Planet Team Member Julie Every year on the third Thursday of each November, French people celebrate the new arrival of a particular wine: the Beaujolais nouveau —…
First Visit by Ambassador Club President of the Gambia, Biram Saidybah
I arrived in Boston on Friday October 24th after a hectic 21-hour journey from Banjul to Boston via Dakar and New York City. The weather was rather difficult for me…
Trick or Treat
Written by United Planet Team Member Allie This October 31st most Americans will be celebrating Halloween. Originally Halloween or All Hallows Eve was a Celtic tradition that celebrated the beginning…
Seeing Eye to Eye in Tibet
Written by United Planet Volunteer Brittany Gabey This summer United Planet sent Brittany Gabey and Winston Wei to Tibet to volunteer at a local school in Yushu, Tibet. Their experience…
Capoeira: A Foreigner’s First Taste of Brazil
Written by United Planet Correspondent Maya Marshall I’ve encountered myriad cultural differences since I’ve been in Brazil. The people work differently, drive differently, and eat differently, but the most prominent…
