Guatemala: A kaleidoscope of sensations
Post written by Kim McDermott, a United Planet Volunteer Our first impression of Guatemala during our first few days was sensory overload! The colorful woven fabrics, loud streets with honking…
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Battambang By Boat
United PlanetBamboo Train, Battambang, Buddhist tradition, Cambodia, ferry boat, floating villages, Khmer, local culture, lotus position, Mekong, Phnom Penh, Sangkor River, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap Lake, travel, United Planet, Vietnam, volunteer abroad, volunteer work
Post written by Isisara Bey, a United Planet volunteer We joined the members of United Planet’s photography Quest for a three day excursion up-country to Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city,…
Trekking through India
United PlanetBollywood, Carrum, elephant, Goa, henna tatoo, hike, India, Lanavla, lizard, local culture, monsoon rain, rice and curry, spice plantations, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work, Waterfalls
Post written by Sonya Anne Dunsirn, a United Planet Volunteer My first experience in India was being greeted by the torrential monsoon rain. My friend Jenna and I were…
Tranquilo and Cafecita in Costa Rica
United Planetcafecita, Cartago, Costa Rica, exploration, family, food, international volunteers, Latin America, local culture, Quebradas, rainforest, San Jose, school, tranquilo, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work
Post written by Mary Han, a United Planet volunteer Upon arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica, we were greeted by a United Planet representative, and were…
On The Stairs
United PlanetAbroad, Cultural events, Festival, health care, Latin America, local culture, Peru, Peruvian culture, school, Service, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work, Volunteering
Post written by Amber Johnson, a United Planet volunteer This week we’ve been back to the usual: work (Amber in the clinic and Josh at the school), Spanish lessons, spending…
Kate Dickman’s Experience in Ghana
United PlanetAccra, Africa, Biakpa, Ghana, local culture, Monkey Sanctuary, peace corps alternative, Service, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering, Waterfalls, West Africa
Post written by Kate Dickman, a United Planet volunteer. Exactly a year ago my trip to Ghana began. I remember everything like it was yesterday and my memories of that…
