Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.
Part Two: Student volunteer service abroad advice
Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.
Take a Photo of Your Luggage Before Checking It
Do any of our Globe Aware volunteers do this already before they head out to travel? Find out why snapping photos of luggage might help if they ever get lost!
Why You Should Always Take a Photo of Your Luggage Before Checking It
It could save you a massive headache — and money.
By Stacey Leasca
October 16, 2022
Travel + Leisure
Preparing for a trip always comes with a long to-do list and even though you may have thought of everything, from calling your bank to buying travelers insurance, taking a photo of your luggage — contents and all — may be just as important.
As airlines recover from a summer of delays, cancellations and yes, lost bags, having proof of what your belongings look like may help you receive compensation in case your checked luggage doesn’t arrive to your destination, or arrives damaged.
“Airlines are required to compensate passengers if their bags are damaged, delayed, or lost,” the Department of Transportation’s website reads. “Airlines are required to compensate passengers for reasonable, verifiable, and actual incidental expenses that they may incur while their bags are delayed — subject to the maximum liability limits.”
These are all the countries that are still closed to tourists thanks to COVID
By now there are 118 countries completely open, but there are still quite a few with restrictions or closed borders. Globe Aware volunteers will want to know where our Nepal and China programs stand.
No entry: These are all the countries that are still closed to tourists thanks to COVID
By Charlotte Elton
28/10/2022
Euronews
After two years of tough restrictions, travel has started to resemble the pre-pandemic ‘normal.’
From vaccination certificates to testing to last-minute border closures, would-be jetsetters have abided by stringent rules.
Part One: Student volunteer service abroad advice
Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.
Best Places to Visit in December 2022
Summer starts in December in South Africa with temperatures in the 70s, ideal for being outdoors. Globe Aware volunteers can enjoy hiking and the beaches comfortably during their volunteer vacation there.
11 Best Places to Travel in December 2022
These are the best places to visit in December in the U.S. and around the world.
By Patricia Doherty
October 15, 2022
From frosty ski resorts to warm-weather destinations, there are many fantastic places to travel in December. Love winter, snow, and chilly weather? Mountain ski resorts like Vail are already booking plenty of December reservations, so it’s time to start planning your cold-weather getaway.
Want to stay warm and relax on the beach or by the pool? Cancun and Anguilla are sunny options. Miami in December offers warm weather and annual festivities centered around art. Summer fans might want to head to the southern hemisphere where the season is just beginning in Cape Town and northern Chile. Travelers still wishing for a trip to Europe might consider Portugal’s island of Madeira.
October Traditions Around the World
Globe Aware volunteers won’t be surprised to know that Halloween dominates October in much of the Western world. But the rest of the world also celebrate a variety of other traditions in October.
October Traditions Around the World
While Halloween dominates October in much of the Western world, a variety of other traditions are observed that month.
By Brianna Navarre
Oct. 21, 2022
U.S. News & World Report
Though many English-speaking countries spend October awaiting the thrills and chills of Halloween, the month is also marked by a host of other traditions across the world – from daylong holidays to full festivals.
While some, such as Oktoberfest, share the carnivalesque tone of Halloween, many highlight religious customs or pay tribute to local lore. Here is a non-exhaustive smattering of October traditions across the globe:
Vietnamese pho among world’s 100 most popular dishes
Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup considered a national dish, ranked 34th in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by an international food magazine. Globe Aware volunteers can taste authentic pho when they visit our Hoi An volunteer vacation site!
Vietnamese pho among world’s 100 most popular dishes
By Hoang Phong
October 13, 2022
VN Express International
Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup considered a national dish, ranked 34th in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by an international food magazine. Globe Aware volunteers can taste authentic pho when they visit our Hoi An volunteer vacation site!
Spontaneous Travel Trend Increases Happiness
Since, over the past two-and-a-half years, the effects of COVID-19 forced travelers to be more flexible in their plans and book their trips relatively last minute and so a spirit of spontaneity and flexibility is emerging as the new norm in travel. Globe Aware volunteers can learn the psychological effects of this new trend!
Psychology Suggests Spontaneous Travel Trend Increases Happiness
By LAURIE BARATTI
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Travel Pulse
It seems that Americans are becoming accustomed to travel’s unpredictability during the pandemic, as many are now embracing this era of uncertainty and exhibiting highly spontaneous behavior when heading off on their getaways.
Take the Stress Out of Traveling This Holiday Season
Here are some tips that can help Globe Aware volunteers avoid some common holiday travel concerns and get you to your destination on time, without (too much) stress.
Five Tips To Take the Stress Out of Traveling This Holiday Season
GUEST AUTHOR
OCTOBER 07, 2022
TRAVEL PULSE
‘Tis the season to travel. It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are almost here.
The 2022 holiday travel season is likely to be a busy one. Passengers are gearing up for potential flight delays and cancellations, baggage issues, staff shortages, price hikes, and long security lines.
Here are some tips that can help you avoid some common holiday travel concerns and get you to your destination on time, without (too much) stress.