A recent survey reveals that 70% of travelers now prioritize authenticity and unique experiences. Globe Aware agrees with this list, which includes these volunteer vacation destinations.

Hottest travel destinations you didn’t see coming

Feb. 25, 2025
Mandy Applegate
Seattle Times

A recent survey from Skift finds that 70% of travelers prioritize authenticity and experience in their travel plans. The destinations of the future are not what you would expect. Say goodbye to the typical tourist spots – emerging destinations like Rwanda, offering intimate gorilla encounters, and Malaysia, with its advanced tourism infrastructure, are answering the call.

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.

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.

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.