Globe Aware volunteers, don’t wait until the last minute. REAL IDs, marked with a star at the top, are required unless you have a passport or an enhanced driver’s license from certain states. Learn how to get yours and when it’s required!
Dec. 30, 2024
CNN
You’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically in May 2025.
That’s unless you have a passport or enhanced driver’s license issued by several states.
Globe Aware volunteers, if your Los Angeles trip plans are disrupted by fires, here’s what to do, plus how you can help and where to donate resources.
The fires have led to widespread evacuations and damage. Here’s what to know.
By Hannah Towey and Megan Spurrell
January 10, 2025
Condé Nast Traveler
A total of six wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Friday, January 10, 2025. The fires have prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of residents, with 153,000 people currently under mandatory evacuation orders, and over 160,000 warned they should be prepared to evacuate, Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday. At least 10,000 structures have been destroyed city-wide. So far, ten people have been reported dead, and there are “a number of significant injuries,” LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said at a Wednesday press conference. As of Friday, curfews are in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in several areas, in an effort to prevent looting.
Stay safe Globe Aware volunteers! As winter storms increase the risk of house fires, it’s crucial to follow safety measures to protect your home. This is what experts recommend!
By Dinah Voyles
January 7, 2025
USA TODAY
Improperly using space heaters and generators or ignoring road warnings and driving too fast are some of the deadliest mistakes people make during winter storms.
Most of us don’t deal with snow very often, if at all, and many depend on those people who absolutely must get to work come snow, sleet or below zero wind chill values. But accidents and mishaps are common, and lead to constant urgent reminders from public safety officials to follow some basic safety rules to keep you and your family safe.
As we age, it’s natural to become more cautious and risk-averse. However, that doesn’t mean you must abandon exciting travel adventures. For Globe Aware volunteers, here are some tips to help manage the fear and anxiety that may arise when traveling in later years.
By Stacey Lastoe
January 2, 2025
FODORS
It’s natural to become more risk-averse as we get older, but that doesn’t have to mean the end of exciting travel adventures.
“How many helicopter rides?” my husband Steve asked me after I shared a rough draft of our African safari itinerary a few weeks ago.
Whether your New Year resolution is to finally book a Globe Aware volunteer vacation or use some points to fly to a new destination, there are some travel requirements taking effect in 2025 that everyone should keep in mind.
Real ID for boarding domestic flights and other must-know travel requirements.
ByKelly McCarthy
December 31, 2024
ABC News
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to finally book a dream vacation or put some points to good use and fly to a new destination, there are some travel requirements taking effect in 2025 that everyone should keep in mind.
Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is Vietnam’s most important celebration, marking the Lunar New Year. Globe Aware volunteers visiting during this joyful holiday can join in the festivities.
The most famous and most important holiday in Vietnam that brings lots of joy and happiness to people
Dates: January 22–February 12, 2025
Tet Nguyen Dan, commonly referred to as Tet, is Vietnam’s most significant and traditional celebration, marking the arrival of the Lunar New Year. It is a time for family reunions, paying respects to ancestors, and welcoming a new beginning filled with hopes for prosperity and good fortune. In 2025, Tet falls on January 29th, ushering in the Year of the Wood Snake.
The National Park Service will offer six fee-free days in 2025, making it easier to visit some of the country’s most popular national parks from coast to coast and beyond. Globe Aware volunteers interested in visiting, here are the dates to watch out for!
Entrance fees are waived on these days.
By Alison Fox
December 26, 2024
Travel + Leisure
The National Park Service will offer six fee-free days in 2025, making it easier to visit some of the country’s most popular national parks from coast to coast and beyond.
While many parks are free to visit every day of the year, some of the more popular — and crowded — destinations require travelers to pay. However, each year the National Park Service hosts several fee-free days with each aligning with a national holiday or milestone.
Holiday travel is popular, with 119 million Americans on the move between Christmas and New Year’s. To stay healthy, Globe Aware volunteers can follow simple precautions.
Dr. Marc Siegel shares his top tips for preventing illness on the road
By Melissa Rudy
Fox News
December 22, 2024
Travel is a big part of the holiday season, with statistics showing that more than 119 million Americans plan to embark on some type of journey between Christmas and New Year’s.
Unfortunately, traveling also increases the risk of getting sick — but there are steps you can take to increase your chances of staying healthy while away from home.
Detour destinations—lesser-known spots near popular tourist hubs—will trend in 2025. Many Globe Aware program locations fit this description, offering hidden gems close to major attractions.
Alex Fitzpatrick
Dec 20, 2024
AXIOS
Trying to save on travel this year? Consider “detour destinations” — oft-overshadowed places near perennial hotspots worth a closer look for the budget-conscious or crowd-weary.
Why it matters: Travel prices rose 10% from September 2019 to September 2024, per a recent NerdWallet analysis, leaving many searching for cheaper ways to get away.
Derek and Amy Weichel recount their unforgettable Thanksgiving adventure in Thailand. Discover more about their international volunteer experience with Globe Aware.
Last Thanksgiving, our family embarked on an unforgettable journey to Thailand for an international volunteer trip with Globe Aware. We were joined by three other families, making us a group of 15 adventurers, eager to serve and experience God’s beautiful creation in a new corner of the world.
