Post written by Sara, a United Planet team member
During the month of September, 1.5 billion Muslims all over the world are observing the Holy month of Ramadan. “Ramadan” is the name of the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, believed to be the month in which the Qur’an (the Islamic Holy book) was revealed to [...]

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 horns and brightly painted buses, crowded markets, new foods and towering volcanoes made a vibrant kaleidoscope of sensations. We learned something new everywhere we looked, and [...]

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, a French-influenced province north and west of Siem Reap. We set sail on the small ferry boat early Monday morning, July 16th. Had I read the [...]

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 whisked away to meet the rest of the group that had already arrived in Mumbai. From there, we went to Lanavla, a city about [...]

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 driven to the Green House Hostel, where we stayed for two nights. This facility was comfortable and roomy, and was apparently a hot commodity for other travelers from all around [...]