Tips for Your First Time Abroad
Going abroad for the first time – especially on your own – is a lot to think about. Between figuring out everything you need to bring, deciding exactly what you…
Why United Planet is Different
Holly Hornbeck is our Campus Outreach Intern at Bowdoin College and a previous United Planet volunteer. Below, she shares her United Planet journey – and what, in her eyes, set it…
Discover the Best Abroad Experience for You
While one of the hardest parts about going abroad is deciding to go, the next step can be sometimes even more complicated: picking what kind of experience you want. It’s…
4 Reasons Turkey Should Be the Next Country You Visit
Turkey is one of the “must see” places in the Middle East. Every year people travel to see Istanbul, but once they are in Turkey, realize that it’s not all about Istanbul. In fact, there are many other historical and vocational places to visit! Here are four reasons that Turkey should be the next country you visit.
In This Jungle, the Wonder Won’t Fade
There’s a lot to love about Costa Rica; turquoise waters, white sands, emerald mountains. The sounds and odors stimulate the imagination bringing to mind fantasies of exploration and adventure in…
How To: Appreciate the Little Things
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…
