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......
View ArticleFoods to Try When Traveling Abroad (PHOTOS)
As travel proverbs go, wherever you go, there you are. Well, you, a Starbucks, and a McDonald’s. Personally, as a self-proclaimed “travel junkie” and only slightly obsessed with trying new... The post...
View ArticleDays for Yourself
Elisabeth Mulroy is a Long Term volunteer who left in August 2013 for Kenya where she is volunteering for a year on a Teaching Quest. She has a passion for... The post Days for Yourself appeared first...
View ArticleHome 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,... The post Home is Not...
View Article4 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... The post 4 Reasons India Should Be On...
View ArticleA Look at Last Year’s Photo Contest Winners
In the spirit of our annual photo contest, we are featuring a selection of last years entrants, including the winner, runner-up and honorable mention. We always receive fantastic submissions by... The...
View ArticleFrom Program Coordinator to Quest Volunteer
As the Senior Program Coordinator at United Planet, my role typically involves being on the coordinating end of the United Planet experience. Specifically, I am responsible for organizing the logistics...
View Article5 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... The post...
View ArticleReflections on the China Summer Teaching Program
United Planet China Summer Program volunteers returned from their month-long teaching Quest in the rural Hunan province of China! The group lived at a schoolhouse and taught English and other... The...
View Article11 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,... The post 11 Types of Shaved Ice...
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