With spring break here, and summer travel plans on the way, here are travel tips for our Globe Aware families. Traveling with young children can be chaotic, so we hope these tips will help you on your way to your next volunteer vacation!
By Anna Sarjeant
1 Mar, 2023
New Zealand Herald
Hoping to holiday with tots and toddlers? It won’t be stress-free, but it could be stress-reduced with these handy travel hacks, writes Anna Sarjeant.
Gross National Happiness, minimum sustainable development fee, typical foods, national sport, what the projects are, how to dress, how difficult is the hike up to Tiger’s nest, how much currency should you bring – Phallus Palace what is that about? The food, the chilis, the culture, the people. How to get there – Bhutanese people, joy, tips and tricks and why anyone who possibly can should consider coming to this beautiful, peaceful country and be part of this extaordinary, unique country!
Lots of people are finding all the forms and paperwork required to enter Cuba extremely challenging to understand and get through. This is a mini audio blog intended to walk through the essentials. Which pieces of paperwork will be checked and when? Why you need to go straight to the boarding gate if on layover en route to Cuba? How the dining and restaurant scene has been changing. What about which currency you should be bringing now? Donations? Gifts of friendship? How to manage. What little amenities are at the Havana airport, why you need to be prepared to have everything you need there. What about your phone and data plan? Why wifi is so much more difficult. We hope this helps you prepare for your Cuban people to people program, doing the work of our private foundation supporting the Cuban people.
Lots of people are finding all the forms and paperwork required to enter Cuba extremely challenging to understand and get through.
This is a mini audio blog intended to walk through the essentials. Which pieces of paperwork will be checked and when? Why you need to go straight to the boarding gate if on layover enroute to Cuba? How the dining and restaurant scene has been changing. What about which currency you should be bringing now? Donations? Gifts of friendship? How to manage.
Anthony Bourdain enjoyed the Philippines so much that he called this particular dish his “single favorite Filipino street food.” Find out the history of the sisig and get tempted to try it on your next volunteer vacation in the Philippines!
BY HOPE NGO
MARCH 3, 2023
TASTING TABLE
Anthony Bourdain enjoyed the Philippines so much that he featured the country’s cuisine at the heart of two of his shows — once in a 2009 episode of “No Reservations” and again in 2016 in the seventh season premiere of “Parts Unknown.”
It was no secret that the country loved him back because he did something no Western celebrity chef had done before: he saw Filipino cuisine as they did. As cookbook author and restauranteur Jacqueline Chio-Lauri opined in HuffPost, “He understood what food meant to the people who made and ate it, and he was careful to treat the food ― and, by extension, Filipinos ― with respect.”
March 5, 2023
By Joy Donovan
Candy’sDirt
Landmines — the explosive leftovers from the Vietnam War and other conflicts — are about the size of a toy and sometimes colorful, making them attractive to children. Two decades of war made these weapons of destruction plentiful in the forested landscape of Southeast Asia. Consequently, many children in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are living as amputees.
The memory of one of those injured children receiving a wheelchair is seared into Kimberly Haley-Coleman’s mind.
As the spring break travel season approaches, the Transportation Security Administration has some guidance for those who will take flights. Globe Aware volunteers can learn what to leave at home, and what they can pack.
By Charles Dunlap
Columbia Daily Tribune
March 5, 2023
As the spring break travel season approaches, the Transportation Security Administration has some guidance for those who will take flights.
A media demonstration held Wednesday at Columbia Regional Airport showcased the variety of items confiscated from TSA security checkpoints in the state.
Here’s an interesting dive into what ChatGPT can and can’t do when it comes to planning a vacation. Have any of our Globe Aware volunteers used this new chatbot?
Monica Pitrelli
CNBC
FEB 26 2023
Some people love travel planning.
But I am not one of those people.
So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing.
But I’m skeptical too.
Do recommendations just scratch the surface — for example, suggesting that I see the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Or can they recommend lesser-known restaurants and handle specific hotel requests too?
The answer is: yes and no — at least for ChatGPT.
Whether winter or summer, Rajasthan offers many sights and activities to experience. Find out why this Globe Aware destination makes the list of best places to explore in India!
Be it winters or summers, India offers a wide range of destinations to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a hill station getaway, a beach vacation, a cultural experience, or a spiritual retreat, India has something for everyone to explore during this summer.
India TV
Lifestyle Desk
India TV Lifestyle Desk
February 26, 2023
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to plan your next vacation. India is a country that offers a diverse range of destinations to choose from. From the hill stations to the serene beaches, there are plenty of options to suit everyone’s taste. Here are some of the most incredible destinations to explore in India during the summer season.
TikTok folks are debating on whether it’s a smart idea to mail your luggage. Do any of our Globe Aware volunteers do this when flying domestically…or have you even done this for international trips?
Anything to avoid the checked bag fees.
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
February 2, 2023
Thrillist
If you’ve ever flown budget airlines, you know that the true price for a cheap flight doesn’t come out of your bank account. It comes with the need to pack a teeny tiny carry-on bag, or risk incurring additional fees that turns a cheap flight to a not-so-cheap flight. Checked bag fees can sometimes cost more than the ticket itself.
