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 [...]

Suo Sudei!

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Written by United Planet volunteer Jennifer Hicks on her trip in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Anthony, Theresa, and I went to a concert in the evening. I got in the tuk tuk thinking we were going to some free concert like the one Val, Ta, and I went to, but I got there and realized it [...]

Phally’s One Thousand Children

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Written by United Planet Volunteer Abbie Mood.
“Fight with words, not with bullets.” ~Phally, the Director of Khmer Chewy Khmer
It was 6 p.m. and Kristen and I had just arrived at Khmer Chewy Khmer English School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. There were probably 100 children running around, and more were on their bikes outside. [...]

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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A New Year’s Wish: Pass It On

Friday, January 1st, 2010

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 [...]



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