Preparing for your Guatemala program with Globe Aware

What makes this location in Guatemala so special? What do I need to pack? What kinds of donations are needed? What is the reason and context for the extreme poverty? What are the risks and safety issues I need to think about? Can’t decide between Peru and Guatemala? Here are some reasons to give deep consideration to this Mayan treasure.

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Preparing for your Cuban Adventure in Service helping Cubans via a private foundation on humanitarian projects

How will the embargo impact my experience in Cuba? What do I do about currency and money, do they still have two currencies? Is the food any good? What are the people like? What will I be doing? What paperwork do I need to bring? How do I get my Cuba visa tourist card? Can I travel to Cuba as an independent traveler? What happens if I speak badly about the government while I am there? What about donations? Cuban cigars?

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