Tag Archives: travel

The Humanity That Unites Us

The Humanity that Unites Us: A Reflection on Multiculturalism

United Planet consultant Martine Goldberg shared with us a beautiful reflection on what it means to travel the world and view life through a different lens. Now an extracurricular program…

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Country Spotlight: Nepal

At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips to over 40 countries – but we know it can be difficult to decide where you want to travel. The following article provides some…

Responsible Travel

Responsible Tourism 101 – Environmental and Economic Sustainability

Written by guest blogger Emma Higgins.  Emma has been writing and traveling on and off since 2009. Her blog, Gotta Keep Movin’, is full of stories and advice from her trips,…

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Your Guide to Volunteering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!

Emily Deacon, a student at the University of Otago in New Zealand, recently returned from an eye-opening, month-long healthcare Quest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She and her friend Lucy, both of whom are…

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The Peace Corps Alternative: Always a Good Time to Volunteer!

Have you ever wondered, what if I had taken a gap year after college or signed up for Peace Corps? Well, it is never too late to volunteer abroad! United…