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Happy Holi – The Festival of Colors

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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 solstice. [...]

First Time Traveler Falls for Thailand

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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 are [...]

Lights Out from Nepal

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Written by United Planet Volunteer Carrie Schramm.
I live on the third floor and spend a lot of my time in the living room (across from my room) or on the roof (the sixth floor) where I can see the top of some of the mountains on clear days.

Photo taken from Peter Akkermans, Flickr
The students at [...]

Sorry Mom!…and Other Stories from Jinja

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Written by United Planet volunteer Megan Renfro.
Last weekend, for my first holiday since I arrived here, I went to Jinja with my friends Sidsel, Judith, and Henna. It was absolutely fantastic and much needed as Henna had diagnosed me with “bush fever,” meaning the kind of restlessness acquired after being in the villages for [...]

Life on a Lake: A Glimpse of Cambodia

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Photos taken by United Planet Volunteer Leesa Fallah.
Leesa has just returned from her memorable Quest to Cambodia where she helped teach English to local students! Here are just a few of the amazing photos from her trip!
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