11 Types of Shaved Ice Around the World!
It’s officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and what better way to cool off from the heat than with some shaved ice around the world? In its most basic form,…
Make a Difference Amidst a Global Pandemic
Virtual volunteer and virtual internship quests Do you want to a make a difference amidst a global pandemic? COVID-19 has seemingly turned the world as we know it upside down….
Bryan Bernal: Saving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Bryan Bernal volunteered in Costa Rica and is also a recipient of the United Planet merit scholarship! His work in the sea turtle conservation quest gave him the opportunity to…
United Planet Volunteer Brings Sustainable Energy to Sankhu, Nepal
“A core belief of mine is that the only way to change the world is to change how people think. A statistic will not change someone’s mind, but rather those…
Alison’s Journey as a Mental Health Volunteer in Peru
Alison is a psychology student at Bucknell University and her passion for mental health and traveling brought her to United Planet. As a psychology student, Alison took the opportunity to…
5 Tips for LGBT Travelers Abroad
Spending time abroad is an incredible experience; it is transformative, immersive, and challenging all at once. The challenges it presents are often a source of growth, and vary from person…
