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Dallas-Based GlobeAware Organizes ‘Voluntourism’ Trips of a Lifetime
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.
Seven Wonders of the World to Visit in 2023
The long-awaited Trans Bhutan Trail, a 250-mile long distance-trekking route that crosses the country is now awaiting our eager Globe Aware volunteers. Visit the wondrous country of Bhutan and explore villages, temples, and 12 mountain passes to experience the ultimate way to see one of the last great Himalayan kingdoms.
Seven Wonders of the World to Visit in 2023
Author Aaron Millar elects seven new wonders every year—the most awe-inspiring places on the planet for star-gazing, wildlife spotting, and astonishing panoramas
BY AARON MILLAR
Condé Nast Traveller U.K.
January 6, 2023
Seven Wonders of the World for 2023
Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one—the Great Pyramids of Giza—still exists. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Temple of Artemis, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus have all faded to dust and memory. These, instead, are seven new wonders for our time. They are the Acropolis of our day, the Stonehenge of now. Which also means they can be seen firsthand. And so they should. Because the real magic of wonder is not in the thing itself, but in the fact that the more you look for wonder in the world the more the wonder of the world becomes a part of you.
Bhutan sets reopening date
Bhutan will reopen for international tourists from September for the first time since the pandemic began more than two years ago, officials said on June 30. Globe Aware volunteers will be delighted to know that we offer a volunteer vacation week in this tiny Himalayan kingdom.
Bhutan sets reopening date — and increases daily tourist tax
June 30, 2022
Reuters
Bhutan will reopen for international tourists from September for the first time since the pandemic began more than two years ago, officials said on June 30, as the tiny Himalayan kingdom looks to revive its economy.
50 greatest places of 2022
Globe Aware volunteers will be delighted to see we offer volunteer vacations at two of these locations, Zimbabwe and Bhutan! If you’re looking for adventure abroad, while still making a positive impact on a community, book with us today!
World’s 50 greatest places of 2022, according to TIME magazine
Maureen O’Hare
CNN
July 12, 2022
(CNN) — Get your credit card out and your favorite booking platforms at the ready: US magazine and news website TIME has just released its list of the world’s 50 greatest places of 2022.
The list was compiled by its international network of correspondents and contributors, and, says TIME in a statement, “with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.”
The Best Solo Travel Tips and the Top-10 Destinations For Women
Not only do we provide insurance with your Globe Aware volunteer vacation abroad, we ensure a safe week in your program destination. If you’re concerned as a solo female traveler, email us at office@globeaware.com and we are happy to help address your questions!
10 Best Solo Travel Tips And 10 Top Destinations For Women, According To Experts
Take it from women who’ve been there, done that, had the best time ever.
BY MOLLIE DAVIES
FEB 7, 2022
Whether dipping your toes in the Sulu Sea or riding horseback through the Tuscan hills, there is so much of the world to explore—and doing it alone means exactly at your own pace. Solo travel is becoming increasingly more attractive for many reasons: You get to meet new people while doing things your way, spend intimate time with yourself, and rest without feeling guilty.
Trans Bhutan Trail is reopening for travellers after 60 years
For the first time in 60 years, the Trans Bhutan Trail is reopening in April 2022 to travelers across the world. Globe Aware volunteers interested in exploring this breathtaking trail can email office@globeaware.org to learn more about our Bhutan program.
Trans Bhutan Trail is reopening for travellers after 60 years
TIMES OF INDIA
Jan 29, 2022
For the first time in 60 years, the Trans Bhutan Trail is reopening to travellers. The 402 km trail connects 9 districts, 28 local governments, 2 municipalities, one national park, and 400 historic and cultural sites.
The trail is opening from April 2022, and will allow travellers from across the world to walk this breathtaking trail. The restoration work of the Trans Bhutan Trail has been funded by the Bhutan Canada Foundation, which is the principal donor of this project.
Philippines Exempts Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers From Quarantine, Eases Restrictions
The Philippines is slowly opening to foreign travel, and is already allowing countries under the Green category or low risk to enter without quarantine. For volunteers interested in this program for 2022, please email us at office@globeaware.com for more details.
Philippines Exempts Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers From Quarantine, Eases Restrictions
Philippines is easing its COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Fully vaccinated foreign travelers coming to the country will not be required to undergo facility based quarantine anymore. International travelers coming to the country from places which are classified as green or low risk will just require a negative Covid-19 test report within 72 hours of their departure.
Visit Taktsang Monastery: Bhutan’s Most Iconic Monastery That’s Impossibly Perched On A Sheer Cliff
Globe Aware volunteers who wish to visit Buddhist temples like the majestic Takhsang must obtain a “temple permit.” If you are interested in exploring temples on your future volunteer vacation to Bhutan, feel free to contact our office and we’ll help you plan accordingly!
Visit Taktsang Monastery: Bhutan’s Most Iconic Monastery That’s Impossibly Perched On A Sheer Cliff
This important pilgrimage site is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bhutan and judging by its architecture, it’s pretty easy to see why.
BY AARON SPRAY
OCT 31, 2021
The Paro Taktsang, or Taktsang Palphug Monastery – also known in English as the “Tiger’s Nest” or “Tiger’s Lair” is one of the most iconic and mind-bending Buddhist monasteries in the world. It is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site and is located on the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
India achieves 100 crore Covid vaccine dose landmark
Wishes are pouring in for India as the country reached a milestone in administering the Covid-19 vaccination. With it’s planned re-opening this late Fall, we look forward to having Globe Aware volunteers back in the country, serving safely!
Wishes pour in from WHO, Bhutan, Sri Lanka as India achieves 100 crore Covid vaccine dose landmark
GENEVA: Wishes poured in for India from the World Health Organisation and the leadership of Bhutan and Sri Lanka after it scripted history on Thursday with the cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassing the 100-crore milestone.
Taking to Twitter, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scientists, health workers and people of India on their “efforts to protect the vulnerable populations from Covid-19 and achieve vaccine equity targets”.
