4 Reasons India Should Be On Your Bucket List
Each year, millions of people travel to India to see a part of the world that is fascinating and culturally rich. Because it is not your typical beach and palm…
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,…
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…
The Olympics as a Cross-Cultural Incubator
The World’s Attention Was on Sochi, Russia. Ironically, while the polar vortex had a freezing grip on most of the U.S., the Olympics in Sochi, Russia was experiencing a warm…
Country Spotlight: South Africa
At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips to over 35 countries – but we know it can be difficult to decide where you want to travel! The following article…
“And that was only my first two days in Nepal.”
The following is an excerpt taken from a blog entry by United Planet volunteer, Richard Vaughn, who is currently on a Long Term Quest in Nepal. Richard is working on…
