Home is Not Just Where the Stuff Is
For the longest time, traveling has been trendy, even prior to the invention and development of airplanes. Although, it used to be a luxury reserved only for the wealthy. Now,…
What is a Quest?
1quest noun \’kwest\ : a journey made in search of something : a long and difficult effort to find or do something By definition, a quest is an extensive, arduous…
How To: Make the Most of Your Abroad Experience
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…
The Arab World: An Interview with Dr. Conrad E. Gubera
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…
The Humanity that Unites Us: A Reflection on Multiculturalism
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…
Country Spotlight: Nepal
At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips to over 40 countries – but we know it can be difficult to decide where you want to travel. The following article provides some…
