Written by United Planet volunteer Hallie Riggs. Yesterday was by far the craziest day I have experienced in Nepal (or perhaps anywhere). It was the Festival of Colors. As it was explained to me, this holiday represents the end of seasons past, and the welcoming of summer. Sort of like our version of the summer [...]

Information reported by Stuart Robbens, one of United Planet’s Thailand Coordinators Quest volunteer Charles–Andre Bourdua recently returned from his first trip abroad, where he explored Ranong, Thailand! A small, beautiful city bordering Myanmar on the coast of southern Thailand, Ranong has remained off the beaten path. Two beautiful sandy islands, Koh Phayam and Koh Chang [...]

Thailand is back! We are happy to announce the launch of our new and improved Thailand Volunteer Quest. Volunteer placements are at local schools serving both Burmese and Thai populations in the Ranong province, bordering Burma on the Andaman Coast. Stuart and Ying, United Planet’s In-Country Coordinators, are looking forward to welcoming volunteers to Ranong. [...]