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How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know

12 August 2024
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These are valuable tips for Globe Aware travelers bound for Romania or any volunteer vacation destination worldwide!

How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know

Two people posing for a selfie together, a crowd and ornate fountain and buildings behind them

Tourists take a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. “A city is not only monuments and marbles; it is people,” says Giovanni Andrea Martini, a city official in Venice. (Andrew Medichini / Associated Press)

By Laura King
Aug. 11, 2024
LATimes

AMSTERDAM — Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread more heavily than others, leaving residents swearing, slack-jawed or just shaking their heads.

In this busy European travel season, here are some things tourism professionals and local people would like you to know, so you won’t be that tourist:

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Strict rules about flying with dogs start Thursday, after months of confusion

6 August 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers ready to adopt a furry friend while on a volunteer vacation should know that the CDC has begun implementing new regulations for dogs entering the United States. Learn more about these changes, which aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies into the U.S. and align with international standards.

Strict rules about flying with dogs start Thursday, after months of confusion

By N’dea Yancey-Bragg
USA TODAY
July 31, 2024

Summer is a busy travel season for both people and their pups.

Heather Blas, a pet relocation specialist at Continental Pet Relocation, was already trying to navigate the hectic time for moving and seasonal airline restrictions when a slew of new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements for bringing dogs into the United States “turned things upside down.” As the deadline for the new rules drew closer, she constantly scoured the CDC’s website for the latest guidance and asked for advice from fellow pet shippers around the world who were hearing contradictory information.

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Malawi scraps entry visas for U.S. visitors

6 August 2024
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Great news for Globe Aware volunteers interested in visiting Malawi. The country has waived entry visa fees for travelers from the U.S. and over 75 other countries as part of a new initiative to streamline access for international visitors and boost tourism.

Malawi scraps entry visas for U.S. visitors

By Dorine Reinstein
Mar 24, 2024
Travel Weekly

Malawi has waived entry visa fees for travelers from the U.S. and over 75 other countries as part of a new initiative by its president, Lazarus Chakwera, to streamline access for international visitors and boost tourism.

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Traveling with pets: Follow these tips for a safe and smooth trip

29 July 2024
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Whether our Globe Aware volunteers are embarking on a cross-country road trip or flying to a neighboring city for a weekend getaway, traveling with pets requires preparation to keep everyone on the journey comfortable and safe! Begin planning your animal-friendly holiday with these useful tips for driving, flying, and traveling with pets!

Traveling with pets: Follow these tips for a safe and smooth trip

SBG TV
July 14, 2024

Bringing your furry friend along on vacation can make your summer adventures even better! Whether you are embarking on a cross-country road trip or flying to a neighboring city for a weekend getaway, traveling with pets requires preparation to keep everyone on the journey comfortable and safe! Begin planning your animal-friendly holiday with these useful tips for driving, flying, and traveling with pets!

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Flying amid CrowdStrike outage: What to expect next and tips to navigate travel chaos

22 July 2024
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Last Friday’s wave of global IT outages, which affected CrowdStrike customers, who use Windows products, has led to more than 1,100 flight cancelations and hundreds of delays in the U.S., leaving travelers, including Globe Aware volunteers, to navigate uncharted next steps as major airlines deploy workarounds and slowly come back online. Here’s what steps you can take next, including the best tip to get reimbursed.

Flying amid CrowdStrike outage: What to expect next and tips to navigate travel chaos

Plus, the best tip to get reimbursed.

By Kelly McCarthy
July 19, 2024
ABC

Friday’s wave of global IT outages, which affected CrowdStrike customers who use Windows products, has led to more than 1,100 flight cancelations and hundreds of delays in the U.S., leaving travelers to navigate uncharted next steps as major airlines deploy workarounds and slowly come back online.

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Frontier Airlines Is Giving Away Free Flights for a Year

17 June 2024
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If you’re a Globe Aware volunteer, that means you love to travel, so there’s perhaps no sweeter phrase than “free flights.” And that’s exactly what Frontier Airlines is offering up in its Family Summer Getaway Sweepstakes.

Frontier Airlines Is Giving Away Free Flights for a Year — How to Win

Plus, 100 winners will receive a $1,000 flight voucher.

By Stefanie Waldek
June 15, 2024
Travel + Leisure

If you love to travel, there’s perhaps no sweeter phrase than “free flights.” And that’s exactly what Frontier Airlines is offering up in its Family Summer Getaway Sweepstakes.

One lucky grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 flight voucher each month for a year — all in, that’s enough for an estimated 12 round-trip flights for a family of four. Plus, 100 additional winners will receive a one-time $1,000 voucher.

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A Mom’s Best Advice for Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid

3 June 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers can consult airline policies and stock up on safe snacks before they hit the friendly skies. Get even more great tips to help enjoy international cuisine safely.

A Mom’s Best Advice for Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid

Consult airline policies and stock up on safe snacks before you hit the road or the friendly skies.

By Hallie Levine
Jun 3, 2024
Health Central

Last December, my two teenage sons, Teddy and Geoffrey, were scheduled to visit Israel with their dad and grandmother. When their trip was cancelled due to the conflict in Gaza, it meant I wouldn’t have to worry about my boys traveling into a war zone. It also meant I wouldn’t need to worry about Teddy traveling abroad without me, given all his food allergies.

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Cuba Relaxing Rules For International Travelers With New Electronic Visa

27 May 2024
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One of the strictest countries to be a tourist in the world, the Caribbean cultural hotspot that is Cuba is finally easing entry rules for foreign guests. The country is launching a new electronic visa this May that will make traveling there alot easier, including for our Globe Aware volunteers.

Cuba Is Relaxing Rules For All International Travelers With New Electronic Visa

By: Vinicius Costa
May 9, 2024
Travel Off Path

One of the strictest countries to be a tourist in the world, the Caribbean cultural hotspot that is Cuba is finally easing entry rules for foreign guests.

The country is launching a new electronic visa (or eVisa) this May that will make traveling there a lot easier, including for Americans.

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The Best Airlines for International Travel

27 May 2024
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International travel is a must-have life experience for millions of Americans, including Globe Aware volunteers. But which airline should you choose for your next volunteer vacation? Let’s look at a few popular U.S. airlines to see which ones fly to the most countries.

The Best Airlines for International Travel

By Ben Gran
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2024

International travel is a must-have life experience for millions of Americans. Whether you’re visiting another country for the first time or you’re a veteran globetrotter, it feels good to get your passport stamped in a new place.

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Summer travel season could be busiest in years

21 May 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration expects June 30 to be the busiest day of the summer. Here’s what Globe Aware volunteers should know when planning out their volunteer vacation.

Summer travel season could be busiest in years, FAA forecast

The Federal Aviation Administration expects June 30 to be the busiest day of the summer with 53,785 flights.

By Larry Collins
May 20, 2024
NBCDFW

The unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend, but for some airlines like Fort Worth-based American Airlines, the summer surge has already started.

American Airlines estimates its summer travel season will run from May 17 through Sept. 3 and expects to have 72 million travelers over the summer.

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