Earth Day has been celebrated around the world for over 50 years. Globe Aware volunteers, find out when it began and why we celebrate.

When is Earth Day 2025? Here are a few reasons why we celebrate the annual holiday.

By Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
Des Moines Register
April 1, 2025

Earth Day has been celebrated across the country — and the globe — for more than 50 years now, and the annual celebration is once again around the corner.

While it may seem strange to think of a world without ecological awareness, there was once a time when Americans were even less aware of their consumption’s impacts on Earth.

Dr. Drew, a retired orthodontist and seasoned Globe Aware volunteer, has already made an impact in Cusco, Peru, and the Galápagos—now, he’s at our Hill Tribes location, just across the border from Myanmar. From there, he’s gearing up for our Philippines program! What makes his experience extraordinary? He’s providing much-needed dental care for local children, just as he did in Peru. (If you’re not in dental field, your work activity will differ.) But that’s not all—he’s sharing firsthand insights on accommodations, local cuisine, cultural immersion on day one, and even how he handled a credit card hiccup when his primary card wasn’t accepted.

Easter food traditions vary widely around the world, each reflecting unique customs and flavors. Here are 12 delicious traditions celebrated by people everywhere, including Globe Aware volunteers!

12 Fascinating Easter Food Traditions Around The Globe

By Catherine Brookes
April 3, 2025
TastingTable

For many, the Easter weekend is a time for enjoying lovingly made meals and sweet treats with friends and family, though the exact food choices will differ somewhat depending on who you speak to. Much like with Thanksgiving and Christmas, everyone seems to have their own specific traditions. And, if you zoom out even further, you’ll discover that Easter feasts around the world come in a variety of different forms.

According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. Globe Aware volunteers, here’s how the rankings were worked out

Most Powerful Passports In 2025: Ireland Overtakes Global Giants

According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world.

By Toshita Sahni
Apr 05, 2025
NDTV Travel Desk

Travelling the world is one of the coolest things you can do. But if you’ve ever stood in a long visa line or been told you can’t enter a country without tons of paperwork, you know just how important a powerful passport can be. And this year, Ireland takes the crown. According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. It’s the first time the country has landed the No. 1 spot all by itself. Back in 2020, Ireland came close – it tied with Luxembourg and Sweden. But in 2025, it’s standing alone at the top.

Easter is a movable holiday that changes date each year, often arriving with the blooms of spring. Curious when Easter falls in 2025? Globe Aware volunteers, keep reading to find out!

Easter 2025: When are Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

Mar 27, 2025
Times of India

Easter Sunday in 2025 falls on April 20, commemorating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Good Friday, marking the crucifixion, occurs on April 18. Easter’s date changes yearly, following the lunar calendar, and in 2025, Eastern and Western churches celebrate on the same day. This holiday encourages reflection, renewal, and family traditions.

Relief efforts are underway after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake left thousands dead and many more in need. Globe Aware volunteers, here’s how you can help!

Here’s How You Can Help Myanmar and Thailand Right Now

Relief efforts are underway after a 7.7 magnitude quake left thousands dead and many more in need.

By Stacey Leasca
April 1, 2025
Food & Wine

On Friday, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves throughout the nation and into neighbouring Thailand, including its capital city, Bangkok. Several powerful aftershocks also followed the initial quake. According to the Associated Press, the death toll from the earthquake has surpassed 2,000, with Myanmar officials telling the news agency that this number is expected to rise.