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Easter food traditions vary widely around the world, each reflecting unique customs and flavors. Here are 12 delicious traditions celebrated by people everywhere, including Globe Aware volunteers!

12 Fascinating Easter Food Traditions Around The Globe

By Catherine Brookes
April 3, 2025
TastingTable

For many, the Easter weekend is a time for enjoying lovingly made meals and sweet treats with friends and family, though the exact food choices will differ somewhat depending on who you speak to. Much like with Thanksgiving and Christmas, everyone seems to have their own specific traditions. And, if you zoom out even further, you’ll discover that Easter feasts around the world come in a variety of different forms.

According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. Globe Aware volunteers, here’s how the rankings were worked out

Most Powerful Passports In 2025: Ireland Overtakes Global Giants

According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world.

By Toshita Sahni
Apr 05, 2025
NDTV Travel Desk

Travelling the world is one of the coolest things you can do. But if you’ve ever stood in a long visa line or been told you can’t enter a country without tons of paperwork, you know just how important a powerful passport can be. And this year, Ireland takes the crown. According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. It’s the first time the country has landed the No. 1 spot all by itself. Back in 2020, Ireland came close – it tied with Luxembourg and Sweden. But in 2025, it’s standing alone at the top.

Easter is a movable holiday that changes date each year, often arriving with the blooms of spring. Curious when Easter falls in 2025? Globe Aware volunteers, keep reading to find out!

Easter 2025: When are Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

Mar 27, 2025
Times of India

Easter Sunday in 2025 falls on April 20, commemorating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Good Friday, marking the crucifixion, occurs on April 18. Easter’s date changes yearly, following the lunar calendar, and in 2025, Eastern and Western churches celebrate on the same day. This holiday encourages reflection, renewal, and family traditions.

Relief efforts are underway after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake left thousands dead and many more in need. Globe Aware volunteers, here’s how you can help!

Here’s How You Can Help Myanmar and Thailand Right Now

Relief efforts are underway after a 7.7 magnitude quake left thousands dead and many more in need.

By Stacey Leasca
April 1, 2025
Food & Wine

On Friday, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves throughout the nation and into neighbouring Thailand, including its capital city, Bangkok. Several powerful aftershocks also followed the initial quake. According to the Associated Press, the death toll from the earthquake has surpassed 2,000, with Myanmar officials telling the news agency that this number is expected to rise.

Thailand is no more in the spotlight as far as Southeast Asian tourism is concerned. It might be trending after season 3 of The White Lotus, but the fastest-growing tourist destination is now Vietnam. Globe Aware volunteers, find out why!

Vietnam Is Now The Fastest Growing Tourist Destination In Southeast Asia; Here’s Why You Should Visit

Vietnam is currently the third most visited country in the region – surpassing Singapore with a total of 17.5 million foreign visitors in 2024.

Akanksha Arora
Mar 26, 2025
Times Network

Thailand is no more in the spotlight as far as Southeast Asian tourism is concerned. It might be trending after season 3 of The White Lotus but the fastest growing tourist destination is now Vietnam.

Traveling should be stress-free and pleasurable, but personal safety is becoming a serious concern for many travelers, including Globe Aware volunteers. Here are some reliable suggestions for protecting your valuables while traveling.

How to protect your valuables while travelling: Safety tips for tourists

Travelling with a lot of cash, all your credit cards, electronics you won’t use, or expensive jewellery is not recommended.

Travelling should be stress-free and pleasurable, but protecting your valuables should always come first. Personal safety is becoming a serious concern for many travellers, and one requires careful planning and smart precautions while travelling. Here are some reliable suggestions for protecting your jewellery and other valuables while travelling. Invest in a High-Quality Theft-Proof Bag | Selecting the right baggage for your destination and activities is one of the first steps to protecting your possessions. Choosing a sturdy and safe rucksack or anti-theft backpack is essential to protecting your valuables. Look for features like integrated locks, stronger zippers, and long-lasting materials.

What an impressive list! Globe Aware volunteers, we have plenty of program destinations included—check them out for your next volunteer vacation!

25 Best Places to Visit in South America

By Amanda Ogle
March 13, 2025
Travel + Leisure

As a full-time travel writer, work has taken me across South America, from mysterious Machu Picchu and strikingly beautiful Patagonia to sprawling vineyards beneath the Andes Mountains and bustling capital cities such as Lima, Santiago, and Buenos Aires. Whether you want to see wildlife in the lush Amazon, idle away on a remote beach, or explore metropolitan cities, South America has it all.