5 Reasons Everyone Should Live with a Host Family While Traveling
My host mom in Spain often provided my roommate and I with great words of wisdom. Tu madre Española is what she referred to herself as, and that’s exactly what your…
A Memorable Part of A Grand South American Tour
Our Country Coordinator in Chile, Paul, wrote up this blog post on behalf of Mike and Shirley, a couple who participated in an English Teaching Quest for two weeks during…
8 Ways to Fall in Love with the World
The world is an expansive place with plenty of terrains to explore, skylines to view, foods to try, and many photo-worthy moments. Here are 8 Ways to Fall in…
TAQA Employees Volunteer Abroad to Renovate School in Ghana
TAQA, which means energy in Arabic, is an international energy and water company listed in Abu Dhabi operating in 11 countries across four continents. The company contacted United Planet last…
6 Ways to Keep Your Abroad Experience Alive
Everyone’s abroad experience is unique. It’s a collection of all of our memories, experiences, and individual bonds that mean something a little bit different to each of us. One thing…
How To: Use Social Media to Keep Friends and Family in the Loop
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…
