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Tag: Asia

Home Posts Tagged "Asia" (Page 8)

Beijing Olympics

August 7, 2008United PlanetAsia, Athletes, Beijing, Beijing Olympics, Chengdu Earthquake, China, Chinese, earthquake, local culture, Olympic Games, Olympics, Pride, Summer 2008, Summer Olympics 2008, Team Stories, travel

Post written by Li, a United Planet team member. There is only one day left before the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games, which will be held in Beijing,…

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Dr Ryder in Cambodia

March 29, 2007United PlanetAngkor Wat, Asia, Buddhism, Cambodia, dentistry, Dr. Ryder, Khmer, Siem Reap, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work

When I was in college there was a man I knew, a dentist, who regularly made volunteer trips to other countries. He would take exotic journeys up the Amazon or…

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Hilary Swank on a quest with United Planet

January 9, 2007United PlanetAsia, Hilary Swank, India, Palampur, travel, volunteer abroad, volunteer experience

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank joins as a United Planet volunteer In July and August 2006 Ms. Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet to volunteer as…

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