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Holi 2025: 7 Places Where Holi Is A Celebration Of Colours And Chaos

24 February 2025
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Holi in India is a sensory overload of color, music, and madness, with celebrations ranging from royal affairs to chaotic street parties. If you’re volunteering with Globe Aware this month, wear clothes you never want to see again, keep your phone in a plastic bag, and dive into the madness of the vibrant festivities on March 14, 2025.

Holi 2025: 7 Places Where Holi Is A Celebration Of Colours And Chaos

Holi in India is a full-blown sensory overload of colour, music, and madness.

Sushmita Srivastav
Feb 22, 2025
NDTV

No matter where you go, Holi in India is an experience that hits you — with joy, culture, and of course, colours. Whether you want a royal affair, an artsy celebration, or absolute street chaos, there’s a place (and a Holi party) waiting for you. If you’re planning to dive into the most vibrant celebration of the year, you need to know where the real party’s at. From royal palaces to chaotic streets, here’s where Holi gets seriously wild this year (Holi will be celebrated on March 14, 2025). Just wear clothes you never want to see again, keep your phone in a plastic bag, and dive right into the madness!

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Traveling Can Be Risky — but These 8 Items Can Keep You Safe Anywhere, According to a Security Expert

24 February 2025
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Meaningful travel security involves staying two steps ahead of potential risks, ensuring the protection of both yourself and your belongings from a wide range of threats — physical and digital. Globe Aware volunteers, here are a few items that can provide peace of mind.

Traveling Can Be Risky — but These 8 Items Can Keep You Safe Anywhere, According to a Security Expert

Keep both you and your belongings safe and secure.

By Alesandra Dubin
Travel + Leisure
February 23, 2025

Staying safe while traveling isn’t just about tightly clutching your purse in a crowded subway. Meaningful travel security means being two steps ahead of potential hazards at all times to protect yourself and your belongings from a variety of risks — both physical and digital.

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Heart of the Andes: Volunteering in Cusco, Peru

19 February 2025
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the heart of the Andes!

In this AI-generated episode, culled from reading our orientation materials, we dive into some of the things you need to know about volunteering in Cusco, Peru—from what to pack and how to get there to the incredible experiences that await.

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17 tips for your next trip to Mexico

17 February 2025
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Despite Mexico’s vast scope, regional differences, social customs, cultural mores, safety concerns, and travel preferences, here are a few tips to make your upcoming Globe Aware volunteer vacation to Mexico a little easier. 

17 tips for your next trip to Mexico

I grew up in a Mexican household in the heart of American suburbia, one of those kids who ping-ponged across the border as a kid.

By Liza Prado
Feb 12, 2025
Lonely Planet

I spent my summers in Mexico, as comfortable on janky city buses as I was body surfing on white-capped waves. Adulthood meant more of the same – but instead of mere months every summer, I passed entire years.

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10 of the Most Popular Street Foods Around the World

17 February 2025
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What are the most common “grab and go” meals worldwide? Globe Aware volunteers, you’re in for a real treat with the top picks.

10 of the Most Popular Street Foods Around the World

What are the most common “grab and go” meals around the world? You’re in for a real treat with the top picks.

By Matt Hoffman
Dec 30, 2024
Mental Floss

Forget Michelin stars and tasting menus: the world’s real dining adventures take place on the street. A recent global survey from Remitly has dished up a definitive ranking of the world’s most drool-inducing street foods, and your taste buds are in for a wild ride.

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Giving Back in Paradise: Your Ultimate Galapagos Guide

10 February 2025
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Most Globe Aware Galápagos Islands Conservation volunteers will be assigned to Marine Sea Turtle Nesting Monitoring. Please keep in mind that Turtle Nest Monitoring will involve extensive walking for miles on sandy terrain under the hot sun. You may also need to work during early mornings or late nights.

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Filipinos Love Karaoke

10 February 2025
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In the Philippines, karaoke is more than just a casual pastime or entertainment—it’s practically a national sport! Globe Aware volunteers, discover the deep bond between Filipinos and karaoke.

The Filipino’s Love of Karaoke: A National Pastime That Hits All the Right Notes

Uncovering the soulful connection between Filipinos and karaoke.

By Edge Genosa
Jan 28, 2025
Discover Philippines

Filipinos love to sing.

You’d think that one sentence would suffice to sum up this article, but it doesn’t do justice to the depth of Filipinos’ love affair with karaoke. Step into any Filipino home, and there’s a high chance you’ll find a karaoke machine – or at the very least, a microphone ready and waiting for you to belt out a tune.

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Cambodia introduces self-service ticketing machines at the Angkor Archaeological Park

10 February 2025
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The reforms provide foreign tourists, including Globe Aware volunteers, with more options. Learn about the efforts being made to enhance the visitor experience.

Cambodia introduces self-service ticketing machines at the Angkor Archaeological Park

The reforms give more options to foreign tourists and travel agencies to purchase entrance tickets via a digital platform on self-service machines.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In January 2025, Cambodia‘s Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 146,140 international visitors, marking a 26.4 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year, according to the state-owned Angkor Enterprise. The park generated approximately $6.9 million in revenue from ticket sales during the month, reflecting a 25 percent increase from January 2024, as reported by Angkor Enterprise.

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‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Could Boost Thailand’s Tourism by 20%, Officials Predict

3 February 2025
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Are any Globe Aware volunteers fans of the last two “White Lotus” seasons? Thailand is expecting a surge in visitors following the show’s new season, and if the country’s got you interested why not include a volunteer vacation in your visit?

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Could Boost Thailand’s Tourism by 20%, Officials Predict

The country is expecting a surge in visitors following the show’s premiere on February 16.

January 29, 2025
By Abby Montanez
Robb Report

First Hawaii, then Sicily, and now Thailand.

The past two seasons of The White Lotus spurred a surge in set-jetting visitors who wanted to visit the region where the HBO show was filmed. Ahead of season three, which was shot in the Land of Smiles, Thai tourism officials are anticipating a boost all across the country.

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Love birds flock to sun and sand this Valentine’s Day

3 February 2025
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Warm beaches and sunny coastlines continue to captivate Americans, including Globe Aware volunteers, this Valentine’s Day. See what destinations are being explored!

Love birds flock to sun and sand this Valentine’s Day

Warm beaches and sunny coastlines continue to captivate Americans this Valentine’s Day, while overall holiday travel searches increase by nearly half

By Kanchan Nath
Jan 30, 2025
Travel Daily Media

This winter, things are heating up as Americans favor warm-weather destinations to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Not only are desert-cities and island hot-spots receiving love this season, but holiday bookings overall have increased by 42% compared to the previous year, according to Allianz Partners USA’s 2025 Top Valentine’s Day Destinationsreport.

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