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The Busiest Travel Days for Labor Day Weekend

21 August 2023
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While summer vacations may still be underway, Globe Aware volunteers planning for a Labor Day Weekend end of the season may want to take new data into account.

The Busiest Travel Days for Labor Day Weekend — and Where Travelers Are Headed

Time to start planning…

By Michael Cappetta
August 9, 2023
Travel + Leisure

While summer vacations may still be underway, travelers planning for a Labor Day Weekend end of the season may want to take new data into account.

The holiday weekend, which traditionally marks the end of the summer travel season, will see travelers explore popular travel hotspots both in the United States and around the world. Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4 will be the busiest days for airport traffic as flyers jet to and from their destinations around the world, according to new data from Chase Travel shared with Travel + Leisure this week.

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Superstitious flyer? A psychologist reveals the meaning behind the rituals

21 August 2023
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Flying makes many folks nervous enough to do specific rituals to feel safer. Find out the reasons why and do any of our Globe Aware volunteers follow any of the same superstitions mentioned?

Superstitious flyer? A psychologist reveals the meaning behind the rituals

By Tarah Chieffi
Aug. 10, 2023
The Points Guy
Flying makes some people nervous enough they do superstitious things every time they fly. You’ve probably heard of some flying superstitions, such as touching the outside of the plane before boarding. Others, like placing a bit of dirt in your shoe so you always have one foot on the ground, are less common but serve the same purpose: bringing a bit of comfort and control to an otherwise uncomfortable situation.

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How to help Maui fire victims

14 August 2023
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Deadly wildfires on Maui have forced thousands of local residents and visitors to evacuate the area in search of shelter, food, water, and other basic resources. Here’s how Globe Aware volunteers can help!

How to help Maui fire victims from afar: Organizations and efforts underway

August 14, 2023
By Kelly McCarthy

Deadly wildfires on Maui have forced thousands of local residents and visitors to evacuate the area in search of shelter, food, water and other basic resources.

As of time of publication, at least 96 people have died from the wildfires that erupted Tuesday on Maui, and much of the historic town of Lahaina has been “destroyed,” officials said. A state of emergency has been declared for the whole island and all nonessential travel is being discouraged.

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Americans Will Soon Be Able To Fly Nonstop To Mongolia

14 August 2023
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Mongolia is a fascinating and culturally-rich region, and perhaps the most difficult destination for Globe Aware volunteers to reach in the wider Asian continent, due to a lack of nonstop routes. There’s good news though, soon you’ll be able to fly there without long layovers in the Asia Pacific or the Middle East. Email us at office@globeaware.com to learn more about this program!

Americans Will Soon Be Able To Fly Nonstop To This Fascinating Asian Destination

August 7, 2023
Travel off Path

Central-East Asia is one of the world’s most fascinating and culturally-rich regions, as well as perhaps the most difficult destination for American citizens to reach in the wider Asian continent, both due to a lack of nonstop routes and tourism promotion.

If you’ve been eager to explore the subcontinent, yet the complicated logistics of traveling there have discouraged you, you’ll be happy to learn their leading country will sign an agreement with the U.S., laying the path for the introduction of direct flights for the first time in History.

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The 5 Safest Countries To Visit In Latin America

14 August 2023
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Latin America and South America are growing in popularity as vacation destinations. This is particularly true among travelers looking for independent and adventurous travel. Globe Aware volunteers will be delighted to learn we have multiple programs in Costa Rica, a destination mentioned on the list!

These Are The 5 Safest Countries To Visit In Latin America Right Now

August 4, 2023
Travel off Path

Latin America and South America are growing in popularity as vacation destinations. This is particularly true among travelers looking for independent and adventurous travel.

The term Latin America is a loose one, but it is generally agreed that it is a term used to describe South America, Central America, Mexico, and many of the islands of the Caribbean. This is a huge area that includes a huge range of vacation destination options.

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Now is the time to book a flight for Thanksgiving and Christmas

8 August 2023
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For many of us, including Globe Aware volunteers, the holidays are still a distant memory tucked in the back of our heads. But if you have to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas, now is the time to start booking. Find out why!

Now is the time to book a flight for Thanksgiving and Christmas: Holiday travel tips from an expert

Holiday travel tips: How to book a flight, when to fly, and more

By Dannielle Beardsley
August 6, 2023
The Manual

We know you’re still working on that beach bod and trying to hit all of the summer hot spots while you can, and the holidays are still a distant memory tucked in the back of your head. But if you have to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas, your holiday travel plans need to move to the front of your mind as soon as possible.

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Flights from US to Cuba

8 August 2023
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At the beginning of each month, Cuban airport officials confirm the flight schedules of all companies flying. Globe Aware volunteers looking to still visit Cuba before summer ends can check out these flight options!

Flights from US to Cuba? Here you have all the options for August

August 6, 2023
Nation World News Desk

At the beginning of each month, Cuban airport officials confirm the flight schedules of all companies flying, as of this month of August 2023. As for the connections from the United States, specifically from Miami to Cuba, for defendants, we leave here the flight schedules.

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Exploring Your Trip to Nepal with Sikha Naik – Globe Aware Adventures in Service

3 August 2023
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Listen to this episode from Globe Aware Adventures in Service on Spotify. Globe Aware Administrator and Social Media Manager Sikha Naik speaks about Nepal! 1:23 – Sikha introduces both of our programs. 2:28 – A glance at the accommodations. 3:59 Sikha walks through some things to remember about Nepalese culture and about being in a monastery. 8:54 – Sikha’s packing essentials. 11:00 – Sikha details Nepalese cuisine. 13:06 – Arrival and pickup. 14:10 – Meet Rahul, our program coordinator! 15:29 – A word about electricity and backup batteries. 16:37 – Some leisure activities to look out for in Nepal. 18:42 – Sikha goes a little more in-depth about the monastery program.

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Five tips for taking terrific travel photos

31 July 2023
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Travel photography comes in many forms, from visiting bustling tourist hotspots to spending time photographing iconic landscapes. Here are some tips to help Globe Aware volunteers capture precious moments during their volunteer vacation!

5 tips for taking terrific travel photos anywhere

By Alistair Campbell
July 29, 2023
Yahoo! News

Travel photography comes in many forms, from visiting bustling tourist hotspots to spending time photographing iconic landscapes. The genre is closely linked to street photography, with many similarities in its candid style of capturing images – witnessing a brief moment in time as two friends chat outside a coffee shop, for example, or shooting an intriguing local vehicle passing by in the street.

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The world’s most powerful passport for 2023

31 July 2023
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For five long years, Japan has been sitting pretty in the No.1 position, which means they have the most global travel freedom in terms of how much visa-free and visa-on-demand access to the world. Globe Aware volunteers may be surprised to find out who has taken up that spot!

The world’s most powerful passport for 2023 revealed

By Maureen O’Hare
CNN
July 18, 2023

The jiggling and jostling atop the global passport rankings for 2023 just got a little more interesting.

For five long years, Japan has been sitting pretty in the No.1 position in the Henley Passport Index, which measures global travel freedom in terms of how much visa-free and visa-on-demand access to the world different citizens enjoy.

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