1:08 – Globe Aware Social Media Manager and Administrator Sikha Naik talks about what to expect from our program in Jaipur. 4:24 – Sikha goes over some cultural aspects of Jaipur, including a must-try Indian dish. 7:55 – What to expect from the climate in Jaipur. 8:58 – Some leisure activities to try out. 11:07 – Sikha’s packing essentials. 12:27 – A glance at accommodations. 13:22 – Arriving to Jaipur. 15:01 – Safety and security in Jaipur. 16:00 – Some of Sikha’s favorite memories from the Jaipur trip.
Orientation
Planning Your Experience in the Philippines
4:16 – Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman introduces the community where Globe Aware guests volunteer. 6:10 – A look at some cultural nuances. 7:47 – We talk about leisure and some ways to explore. 13:31 – Kimberly talks packing essentials. 22:40 – We explain accommodations we offer during your adventure. 26:20 – Kimberly goes over food in the Philippines – her favorites and some specialties. 30:42 – Detailing the tropical weather of Cab City. 32:50 – An introduction to our lovely coordinator Mx Gege. 33:56 – Kim walks through arrival, meet up, and departure. 37:43 – A few minor safety and security details to know before you go.
Getting Ready for Your Adventure in Service in Cambodia
1:58 — Globe Aware Executive Directory Kimberly Haley-Coleman talks a little about Cambodia’s past and what challeneges it faces. 6:35 — The Cambodia Program: what you can work on and what some of the needs of the community are. 10:58 — A special note about orphanages. 13:54 — An introduction to some Cambodian cultural norms. 18:25 — How to start packing. 24:36 — Kimberly walks through the accommodations in Cambodia. 29:51 — Starting to walk through the arrival to and departure from Cambodia. 31:42 — Safety while you’re traveling. 33:19 — Some activites to look out for when you’re there. 36:16 — Donations!
Preparing for Your Service Abroad Adventure in Cusco, Peru
Today, we’re visiting Peru. Want to know what to expect, what to bring, and what it’s like? That’s what this podcast is all about. 0:49 — Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman introduces the Cusco Program and gives context about some problems that Peru faces. 6:17 — Peru travel essentials: a beginner’s guide of what to pack. 13:38 — How to get to Peru – travel requirements, airports, pickup, and other essential arrival details. 20:11 — Introducing our fantastic program coordinator for Peru: Rocio. 21:30 — We take a look at staying accommodations for volunteers at the Cusco program and talk a little bit about what it’s like to stay in Peru. 30:00 — Kimberly talks about interacting with local Peruvians. 30:58 — Peru’s most famous adventure is undoubtedly the magic city of Macchu Pichu. Here’s a look at what it takes to get there, as well as a couple of recommendations for other excursions. 36:50 — Kimberly walks through Peruvian food. 38:36 — Leaving Peru. 40:27 — Keep in touch!
Family Volunteering Abroad with the 4 Young Weichel Kids by Globe Aware Adventures in Service
Were you planning on waiting to volunteer with your kids until they got older and “could remember it?” Did you think traveling with a kid just might be too difficult?
Preparing to go to Costa Rica
You’re headed to our Orosi Valley Paradise Costa Rica program. You want to know what to pack, what the projects will be, what to expect with the weather, your leisure activities and more, and that’ss what this podcast is all about. This is a companion piece to the pdf packet that you should have received upon registration. The information in that packet will always be more up to date, but we hope you’ll enjoy the information presented in this audio format. For more on our programs, visit www.globeaware.org, email us at office@globeaware.com or call us at 1-877-588-4562. We look forward to hearing from you
Travelling to Bhutan
Gross National Happiness, minimum sustainable development fee, typical foods, national sport, what the projects are, how to dress, how difficult is the hike up to Tiger’s nest, how much currency should you bring – Phallus Palace what is that about? The food, the chilis, the culture, the people. How to get there – Bhutanese people, joy, tips and tricks and why anyone who possibly can should consider coming to this beautiful, peaceful country and be part of this extaordinary, unique country!
Things you REALLY need to know getting to Cuba
Lots of people are finding all the forms and paperwork required to enter Cuba extremely challenging to understand and get through. This is a mini audio blog intended to walk through the essentials. Which pieces of paperwork will be checked and when? Why you need to go straight to the boarding gate if on layover en route to Cuba? How the dining and restaurant scene has been changing. What about which currency you should be bringing now? Donations? Gifts of friendship? How to manage. What little amenities are at the Havana airport, why you need to be prepared to have everything you need there. What about your phone and data plan? Why wifi is so much more difficult. We hope this helps you prepare for your Cuban people to people program, doing the work of our private foundation supporting the Cuban people.
Preparing for Globe Aware’s People to People program in Cuba
Lots of people are finding all the forms and paperwork required to enter Cuba extremely challenging to understand and get through.
This is a mini audio blog intended to walk through the essentials. Which pieces of paperwork will be checked and when? Why you need to go straight to the boarding gate if on layover enroute to Cuba? How the dining and restaurant scene has been changing. What about which currency you should be bringing now? Donations? Gifts of friendship? How to manage.
Preparing for your Thailand Hill Tribe travels
(First: Apologies that this audio isn’t as good as normal: we were testing new microphones!) What is proper etiquette around monks? What is appropriate clothing when visiting temples and otherwise? Why are the needs so great in northern Thailand near Myanmar? Is it safe? What do I pack? Is the water safe to drink? What can I do with my free time? How much money should I bring? Is it safe? Tell me about the wifi and power situation. What is the controversy about regarding elephants in Thailand? Join us for all this and more in preparing for either your Globe Aware trip near Chiang Dao or for your own Northern Thailand travels. https://www.globeaware.org/destinations/asia/thailand-hill-tribes
