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Passport backlog frustrates travelers

20 August 2021
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Americans who are set to travel in the coming months but don’t have a renewed passport yet may be out of luck. Globe Aware volunteers should check their passport expiration date before booking their travel dates.

“I am freaking out”: Passport backlog frustrates travelers

BY MEG OLIVER
CBS NEWS

Scammers forced the State Department to temporarily shut down its online bookings for urgent appointments for passports, adding to the frustration of many travelers who are already experiencing long wait times amid a huge backlog in passport applications.

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Where mixed COVID-19 vaccines aren’t accepted

18 August 2021
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As the world reopens, not all countries are recognizing a mix of vaccines from different makers as fully vaccinated. Globe Aware volunteers can check to see which countries they need to watch out for when it comes to regulations.

Thinking of travelling? Here’s where mixed COVID-19 vaccines aren’t accepted

By Eric Stober
Global News

Canada’s health authority has given the green light to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines, but as the world reopens, not all are recognizing a mix of vaccines from different makers as fully vaccinated, despite millions of Canadians doing so.

Here’s who has announced so far they do not accept mixed vaccines.

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Best to be Prepared: Covid travel checklist

13 August 2021
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Globe Aware has been rapidly adapting to cope with the demands of the new Covid era. We’re sharing this Covid Travel Checklist with our volunteers, so they can be prepared for travel too.

The Covid travel checklist: What to know before you go

Maureen O’Hare,
CNN 

(CNN) — While our suitcases have been gathering dust over the past 16 months, the travel industry has been rapidly adapting to cope with the demands of the new Covid era.

This means that if you’re making your first flight for a while, things may be very different from what you’ve previously been used to.

It’s no longer just about packing your power adapter and making sure your shampoo is in little bottles. We’ve put together this Covid Travel Checklist with everything you now need to think about before you set off.

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Should You Plan International Fall Travel Right Now?

12 August 2021
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Globe Aware offers flexibility when it comes to protecting yourself and others. In case your volunteer vacation destination is impacted by the Delta variant, Globe Aware will work with you and your family to reschedule your dates and even location.

Is It Safe to Plan International Fall Travel Right Now?

We speak to experts about how the Delta variant could impact upcoming travel plans.

BY SHANNON MCMAHON
July 26, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler

This year, as much of the United States became vaccinated against the coronavirus and other nations mounted their own vaccine rollouts, experts estimated that international travel would rebound by autumn—if enough of the world became inoculated. But with lagging vaccinations and cases rising again globally thanks to the highly contagious Delta variant, what does that mean for fall travel?

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Vietnam Airlines Adds More International Routes, Preparing For Reopening

6 August 2021
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Vietnam Airlines is resuming more international routes as the airline starts preparing for the reopening of the country. Globe Aware is optimistic our volunteers will be ably to visit the country safely in 2022.

Vietnam Airlines Brings Back More International Routes In Preparation For Reopening

July 13, 2021
Jay Singh
Simple Flying

Vietnam Airlines is resuming more international routes as the airline starts preparing for the reopening of the country. While the airline has been operating some international flying over the last year, the carrier is now bringing back more regular flights to points in Australia, Europe, and Asia starting this month.

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Nepal cautiously reopens international flights

3 August 2021
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The country has decided to resume international flights while allowing domestic services to operate at full throttle, following a drop in Covid-19 cases in the country. Globe Aware volunteers interested in Nepal, can visit our site to learn more about our brand new volunteer vacation in Chitwan.

Nepal cautiously reopens international flights

The Cabinet has also permitted regular domestic flights by following health safety protocols.

Sangam Prasain
July 8, 2021
Kathmandu Post

Nepal cautiously reopens international flights while allowing domestic services to operate at full throttle, following a drop in Covid-19 cases in the country.

Tourism Joint Secretary Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane told the Post that a Cabinet meeting on Monday had authorised the ministry to resume passenger flights on international sectors based on the country’s needs and travel demand.

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Kenya should be a top of your post-pandemic travel destination: here are ten reasons why

1 August 2021
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Recently Globe Aware took an online survey, and the most requested travel destination was Kenya! Here are just 10 of the many reasons why we agree, and visit our website to learn more about the impact we make in this beautiful country! 

Longing for a once in a lifetime getaway? 10 reasons why Kenya should be at the top of your post-pandemic travel bucket list!

It’s the fantasy that’s been keeping us all going through a year of lockdowns and travel restrictions; the dream holiday!

So what’s your ideal escape?

For some it’s a white powder beach and crystal clear waters, for others it’s awe-inspiring landscapes. Or how about the chance to see nature’s most incredible creatures up close and personal or the adrenaline-filled fun of sporting adventures?

Whatever your dream holiday, you can do it all in Kenya!

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How to avoid airport lines and have a stress-free summer travel experience

22 July 2021
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This is the summer of the vaccinated travel has in the US, and it’s wreaking havoc on some of the nation’s airlines and airports. Here are some ways for our Globe Aware volunteers to avoid stress that comes with it.

I volunteer at a major airport and deal with hundreds of unprepared travelers. Here are 12 ways to avoid lines and have a stress-free summer travel experience

Thomas Pallini
Jul 1, 2021

  • Americans have been taking to the skies this summer more than any season since the start of the pandemic.
  • Airlines and airports are still adjusting to increased passenger levels, causing long lines and delays.
  • These travel tips will help flyers avoid lines and move through the airport easier.

The summer of vaccinated travel has arrived in the US, and it’s wreaking havoc on some of the nation’s airlines and airports.

AAA estimates that 47.7 million Americans will travel over Fourth of July weekend and air travel will likely see a large share of that number. Every day since June 22 has seen more than 1.8 million travelers depart from US airports and four days in that period have seen more than two million.

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Test Positive for COVID-19 While Traveling? Here are Eight Tips to Get Back on Track

22 July 2021
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If a Globe Aware volunteer tests positive for COVID-19 or learn that they were exposed to the virus while traveling, it’s important to be responsible, doing everything possible to avoid spreading it. Follow these tips to help spare other people the same fate and limit your added expenses!

What to Do If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling: 8 Tips to Get Back on Track

Getting sick while traveling doesn’t have to be a disaster.

Alicia A. Wallace
Healthline

It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced major changes to most of our lives. Countries all over the world continue to have a hard time responding to the spread of the virus and the resulting crises.

Since the vaccine became available, more countries have opened their borders. People who have been itching to travel can finally hit the road.

There’s still some risk in traveling during the pandemic, but it feels a bit safer.

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Volunteer While Traveling With Your Kids

16 July 2021
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Volunteer alum Jodi Lipson speaks of her Globe Aware experiences with her family, and find out how you can book your meaningful volunteer vacation.

How to Volunteer While Traveling With Your Kids

Looking for meaningful travel? Volunteering lets you give back and grow as a family.

BY KEN BUDD 
JULY 15, 2021
The Voluntourist

When Jodi Lipson’s daughter was seven, the duo embarked on a mommy-daughter adventure — and no, they didn’t travel to Disneyland. For one week, the pair did maintenance work at a hostel in Peru and helped local schoolchildren learn English. They soon worked on three more projects with volunteer organization Globe Aware in Guatemala, Cambodia, and Costa Rica. The experiences, said Lipson, who works in book publishing in D.C., have expanded the worldview of her now 13-year-old daughter.

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