There’s a statue in Copley Square in Boston dedicated to the great Lebanese poet, Khalil Gibran, author of The Prophet. It reads: It was in my heart to help a little, because I was helped much. I pass that statue often. It captures how I feel—how blessed I feel by all the [...]

Written by United Planet Team Member Ebony
There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm hanging in the air during this time of year in Holland, especially amongst children. Mid-November usually marks the beginning of a celebration we Dutch call Sinterklaas or St. Nicholas. And Sinterklaas has arrived in Holland again!
According to tradition, he [...]

Written by United Planet Team Member Julie
Every year on the third Thursday of each November, French people celebrate the new arrival of a particular wine: the Beaujolais nouveau — or the new Beaujolais, for English speakers. But what is it, and what are we celebrating?
The Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made with a [...]

I arrived in Boston on Friday October 24th after a hectic 21-hour journey from Banjul to Boston via Dakar and New York City. The weather was rather difficult for me (extremely cold) but the United Planet team immediately rescued me. They provided me with warmer clothes that kept me comfortable throughout my stay in Boston.
I [...]

Written by United Planet Team Member Allie
This October 31st most Americans will be celebrating Halloween. Originally Halloween or All Hallows Eve was a Celtic tradition that celebrated the beginning of fall. The Celts also considered this time a fesitival of the dead. They would honor the dead, and welcome their ancestors back into their [...]