Food Taboos & Tips Around the World
Remember when your parents told you not to put your elbows up on the table or lick your plate clean? That may be the case at home, but when traveling…
7 Benefits of Interning Abroad
Internships are a great way to learn new and transferable skills. They can enhance your experience in your field or help you discover that a particular field isn’t for you….
How To: Keep a Travel Journal
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…
7 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Did Volunteer Work Abroad
In honor of National Volunteer Month, United Planet is giving a shout out and a personal thank you to all of the celebrities who have joined in on the efforts…
Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer Overseas
In a world where volunteering can mean anything from working at your local daycare to providing clean water to communities in Syria, volunteering is not unheard of. Volunteering, it seems…
Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day celebrates and brings together the millions of young people who make a difference in their communities every day through service. Established in 1988, GYSD takes place from…
