The year is almost drawing to an end and we look forward to the 2024 travel period. With a new season, there are also trends for our Globe Aware volunteers to look out for.
The year is almost drawing to an end and we look forward to the 2024 travel period. With a new season, there are also trends to look out for, whether you’re booking a blissful vacation in far-reaching destinations or holidaying in Mzansi’s very own spectrum of staycation locations.
Do our Globe Aware volunteers celebrate Harvest Festivals with their families? Here are some of the most exciting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.
BY SAMUEL DUTTON
HISTORY
SEPTEMBER 2023
With yellow fields turning brown and the haze of grain dust rising into the sky, the harvest season is in full swing. But while you might know the more common British traditions, there are many harvest festival celebrations from around the world that will surprise and fascinate you.
Let’s go over some of the most interesting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.
September’s full moon, known as the harvest moon this year, will occur on September 29th and will appear full for several evenings. Globe Aware volunteers can learn more about this spectacular sight!
JIM FULCHER
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
TRAVEL AWAITS
A full moon always looks spectacular when it rises above the horizon. There’s even more reason to look forward to next week’s full moon, however.
Although September’s full moon, known as the harvest moon this year, will occur on September 29, it will appear full for several evenings. Plus, the moon will also rise at nearly the same time just after sunset each of those nights.
Today, Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman and I are traveling to the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador. We’ll tell you a little bit about the history of the Galapagos, glance at our program, and detail what being in the country is like.
Globe Aware volunteers can discover the vibrant culture and stunning attractions of Jaipur. Explore historic palaces and colorful markets, and immerse yourself in the royal heritage of the Pink City.
Discover the vibrant culture and stunning attractions of Jaipur. Explore historic palaces and colourful markets, and immerse yourself in the royal heritage of the Pink City.
Meghana Dalal
September 15, 2023
YOURSTORY
Jaipur, which is often called the Pink City due to the dominant presence of the hue in its buildings, is a captivating blend of history, culture and modernity. Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, this city is a treasure trove of amazing architecture, bustling markets, and delicious food.
If you’re planning to explore Jaipur, here’s a guide to help you make the most of your visit.
It’s not the first time a plane has departed without its passengers’ bags. Globe Aware volunteers can learn about how this may impact them on future flights when planning to travel.
Maureen O’Hare
CNN
September 16, 2023
A Swiss International Air Lines plane took off from Zurich without any luggage on board.
AWOL at the airport
A Swiss International Air Lines plane took off from Zurich this past weekend filled with passengers but without a single checked suitcase on board because of a lack of ground staff. After an initial delay, Flight WK226, operated by SWISS on behalf of Edelweiss Air, set off for Bilbao on Saturday without checked baggage so the plane would be able to make its return flight to Zurich before the night-time flight ban kicked in.
If you’re a Globe Aware volunteer who is a natural-born adventurer with a more flexible annual leave, you’ve probably been saving up and looking forward to the end of summer. You’ll be thrilled to learn that one of Latin America’s top tourist destinations is in fact best experienced in the upcoming off-season.
August 30, 2023
Travel off Path
If you’re wary of crowds and you’re a solo traveler with a more flexible annual leave, you’ve probably been saving up and looking forward to the end of summer, when the school holidays will end, and ticket prices will have dropped significantly.
If this applies to you, and on top of that, you’re a natural-born adventurer, you’ll be thrilled to learn that one of Latin America’s top tourist destinations is in fact best experienced in the upcoming off-season – or how it is known locally, the green season.
What’s the best way to support the communities most affected by the Morocco earthquake right now? Globe Aware volunteers can check out these local and global relief charities providing emergency services and essentials.
BY JULIET KINSMAN
11 September 2023
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER
What’s the best way to support the communities most affected by the Morocco earthquake right now? Fund these local and global relief charities providing emergency services and essentials – and, if you have a holiday booked to visit soon, think before you cancel.
On 8 September 2023, a devastating earthquake took place in Morocco, killing thousands of people and injuring thousands more. Many in the country’s mountainous communities are still unable to access communication, medical help or supplies from the outside at the time of writing (11 September) and relief is urgently needed for those affected in remote communities of the High Atlas Mountains.
Chiang Mai has been described as Thailand’s cultural capital, and its most traditional large city. Globe Aware volunteers will find numerous reasons to volunteer in this historical location!
September 5, 2023
Travel Off Path
With its paradisaical islands, centuries-old Buddhist temples, and verdant nature, Thailand is one of the world’s most popular vacation hotspots, having attracted over 15 million tourists in the first seven months of 2023 alone.
Though the majority of travelers either land in Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling financial center and national capital, or Phuket, the entertainment capital and trendiest resort island, the power duo are not the Southeast Asian giant’s only tourism magnets.
September is National Passport Awareness Month and a large number of Americans, including Globe Aware volunteers, will soon be taking to airplanes, trains, boats and cars for dream fall and winter international getaways. In order to help provide peace of mind, here are some financial tips for travellers on how to prepare for international travel.
By Brian Formisano
September 5, 2023
VEGAS INC.
September is National Passport Awareness Month and a large number of Americans will soon be taking to airplanes, trains, boats and cars for dream fall and winter international getaways.
Getting ready for a global adventure can be both exciting and stressful at the same time.
In order to help provide peace of mind, here are some financial tips for travelers on how to prepare for international travel.
