Solo travel is more popular than ever, with searches reaching record highs and women making up the majority of adventurers. Globe Aware volunteers, many of whom travel independently, find that careful planning, safety awareness, and this one creative tip help turn solo experiences into meaningful adventures.

The Solo Travel Hack I Wish I’d Known About Sooner

This item is essential for solo travelers—here’s why.

By Meghann Foye
Travel & Lifestyle
Sept. 5, 2025

I’ve been traveling solo for as long as I’ve had my first passport. I took my first solo adventures while studying abroad in Paris during college, from wandering the Louvre every Sunday to taking the TGV train to Strasbourg overnight. It was the late 90s, and when the diners around me scratched their heads, wondering why a 20-year-old woman was eating alone on a Saturday night. I just smiled and took a bite of my choucroute garnie.

Globe Aware volunteers often connect through shared stories, like one traveler who asks moms of older kids what they’re grateful for and what they’d do differently. Since her own mom was diagnosed with dementia when she became a mother, she now seeks wisdom from others, and learn more on today’s blog.

I ask strangers for parenting advice when I’m traveling. It’s made me a better mom

By Judy Koutsky
Aug 23, 2025
Business Insuder

• I like to chat with other moms when I travel. I’ve received some of the best parenting tips that way.
• These strangers’ advice has helped me learn to accept my supporting role as a mom.
• It’s also taught me how to be more present for my kids now and worry less about their future.

I travel often, and whenever I do, I always ask moms of older kids (teens and older) the same question: Looking back, what are you grateful for that you did as a mom, and what would you have done differently?

Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder / CEO Globe Aware, talks about helping people do & feel good!

“Volunteer vacations turn travel into a force for good, combining adventure with meaningful service. Also known as voluntourism or service vacations, these experiences let you support communities, protect the environment, and immerse yourself in new cultures. Whether teaching abroad or aiding conservation efforts, volunteer travel transforms your journey into a powerful way to create change.”

Losing a government-issued photo ID before a flight can be a nightmare, especially since most airlines don’t issue refunds for missed departures. Globe Aware volunteers, with these right steps, find out how it’s still possible to continue your journey.

What to Do If You Lose Your ID Right Before a Flight

Don’t panic—there are ways to fly even without your ID (but you do need to verify your identity).

By Cailey Rizzo
July 30, 2025
Travel + Leisure

• Losing your ID before (or during) a trip can be stressful, but there are still ways you can travel without it.
• In many cases, you can verify your identity to TSA agents by bringing alternative documentation and undergoing additional screening and questioning.

Globe Aware volunteers know how important fairness is. If AI started changing airfare prices based on who you are, would it affect your next trip? Find out if you should be worried on today’s blog.

AI Could Soon Decide What You Pay for a Plane Ticket

By Megan Johnson
Aug 20, 2025
SmarterTravel

Airfare pricing has always been a bit of a mystery—why does the cost of the same seat change from one traveler to another, or even from one search to the next? Now, some airlines are reportedly utilizing AI to create dynamic pricing that could change the cost of a ticket based on your personal data. Could your browsing history, location, or past purchases influence the fare that shows up for you? Here’s what you need to know.

Globe Aware volunteers know that packing for a trip can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to remember all the TSA rules. Now, with these two new items added to the banned list for checked bags, travelers have even more to keep in mind.

Don’t put these in your luggage: TSA has added new items to its banned list

Aug. 21, 2025
By Chris Mautner
Advance Local

The TSA is banning yet another item from checked luggage.

Trying to figure out what you should and shouldn’t take with you on a trip can be a frustrating experience (especially if you’re the type who happens to overthink things).

And then, of course, you have to try and remember what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) won’t allow you to take onto a plane.