¡Jesús de Machaca!
The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Clarke Hung who is currently working in Bolivia. “What’s the biggest animal in the world?” asked Mr. Roly. “The whale or…
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Cotopaxi – Onward and Upward
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The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Olivia McMaster, who is currently working in Ecuador. One of the most recognizable peaks on the Panamerican highway, Cotopaxi, has been…
News from the UP Ambassador Club of Cameroon
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Post written by Osée Roméo, President of United Planet Ambassador Club in Cameroon. The United Planet Ambassador Club of Cameroon is based at the main office of A.VU.DR.A. (Association for…
La Chandeleur – National Crepe Day
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Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur—a day when everybody cooks crepes, also known as thin pancakes! When…
Welcoming in the Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year in 2009
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Post written by Li, a United Planet Team member I have always loved celebrating Chinese New Year, despite the fact that I am far away from home. It brings back…
Happy Birthday your Majesty
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Post written by Katherine, a United Planet Team member The Queen has two birthdays. The present Queen was born on April 21, 1926. She celebrates this day privately, but then…
