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Christmas Traditions From Around the World

4 December 2023
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Do our Globe Aware volunteers enjoy any of these Christmas traditions from around the world? If not, what traditions does your family celebrate during the holidays?

25 Christmas Traditions Around the World That Will Surprise and Delight You

Brooms, books, and even roller skates are all part of some beloved holiday customs.

BY MICAELA BAHN
Sep 11, 2023
The Pioneer Woman

Every family has their own special Christmas traditions that they carry out year after year: the game of Pictionary that always follows opening gift or the delicious punch your mom makes for holiday parties. In the case of the Drummond family, they always wear matching Christmas pajamas and savor dishes that Ree is famous for (like cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy). And then there are those larger, cultural traditions that each country celebrates as well. For some, it might be going to Christmas Eve Mass, singing Christmas carols, or hanging up twinkling lights on your house.

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The most exciting travel destinations for 2024

4 December 2023
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With 2024 just around the corner, Globe Aware volunteers have probably noticed that travel publications are releasing list after list on where to travel next year. But what about the world’s most exciting places to visit in 2024? Find out what they are!

These are the most exciting destinations for 2024, according to National Geographic

From places with prehistoric stories to hot spring havens, this list is sure to provide you with some fresh ideas

By Liv Kelly
November 1, 2023
TimeOut

With 2024 just around the corner, travel publications are releasing list after list on where to travel next year. We’ve covered the most budget-friendly, most underrated and top trending destinations – but what about the world’s most exciting places to visit in 2024?

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20 Popular Filipino Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

27 November 2023
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Long overlooked, Filipino food is finally recognized for its diversity and ingenuity. Here are some essential Filipino foods you must try at least once on your Globe Aware volunteer vacation in the Philippines!

BY ANDREW COLETTI AND CRAWFORD SMITH
OCT. 17, 2023
TastingTable

The first food in the Philippines was shaped by the environment. Early human inhabitants of these mountainous islands had a diet rich in tropical produce and seafood, adopting rice as a staple once it was introduced around 3400 B.C.E. Subsequent centuries of interaction with foreign cultures, including long periods of colonization by Spain and the U.S., introduced new dishes and ingredients. Further innovations were born out of scarcity and hardship, as resourceful chefs found ways to make use of limited resources. These many factors have created a modern cuisine like no other in the world: One in which unlikely flavor combinations and diverse international influences come together in delicious harmony.

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Best rice dishes: 20 delicious specialties from around the world

23 October 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers have the chance to try many of these delicious dishes on an international volunteer vacation! Which ones have you tried or want to dig into!?

Best rice dishes: 20 delicious specialties from around the world

Terry Ward
CNN
May 4, 2023

With thousands of varieties of rice in the world – jasmine, basmati, arborio and Carolina Gold, to name just a few – is it any surprise the grain defines iconic meals everywhere from Singapore to South Carolina?

Plus, half the world’s population relies on rice as a staple, so there have been plenty of culinary innovators over its long history.

And while famous rice dishes such as sushi, fried rice and paella are among the most prominent in the global spotlight, there are so many more rice recipes out there to put on your radar – and seek out on your travels.

Here are 20 dishes from international crowd-pleasers to some that you may not have tasted – yet:

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30 Cambodian foods every visitor needs to try

23 October 2023
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Cambodian cuisine has a long history and a diverse range of influences, yet it’s only now becoming known beyond the country’s borders. In fact, the only place you can experience all it has to offer is in the country itself. Here are 30 of the best dishes for Globe Aware volunteers to try!

30 Cambodian foods every visitor needs to try

By Lina Goldberg
CNN
December 22, 2019

Cambodian cuisine has a long history and a diverse range of influences, yet it’s only now becoming known beyond the country’s borders. In fact, the only place you can experience all it has to offer is in the country itself. Here are 30 of the best dishes to try.

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Hamas attacks in Israel: Airlines that have suspended flights amid travel advisory

10 October 2023
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Hundreds of people have died and thousands more are injured in Israel after Hamas fired rockets from Gaza into Israel. Globe Aware volunteers planning travel over the region should be aware of these travel advisories.

Hamas attacks in Israel: Airlines that have suspended flights amid travel advisory

The FAA has urged U.S. airlines and pilots to “use caution.”

By Melissa Gaffney and Amanda Maile
October 9, 2023
ABCNEWS

Hundreds of people have died and thousands more are injured after Hamas militants fired rockets from Gaza into Israel Saturday, Israeli authorities said.

The Israeli Defense Forces have declared “a state of alert for war,” according to a statement issued by the IDF early Saturday morning.

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Digital Passports Emerge – These Countries Are Early Movers

2 October 2023
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Finland became the first country to launch digital passports, aiming to streamline and enhance international travel. What do our Globe Aware volunteers think digital passports could mean for the future of travel?

Digital Passports Emerge As New Tourist Favourite. These Countries Are Early Movers

Several countries are developing digital passport projects, including Poland, South Korea, the US, and the UK.

World News
Edited by Rahul KumarU
October 01, 2023

Finland became the first country to launch digital passports, aiming to streamline and enhance international travel.Finnish travellers departing from Helsinki to the UK now have the option to present a digital ID on their mobile device instead of their physical passport, according to Euronews. The Finnish Border Control has noted that this marks the first instance worldwide where a digital passport is accepted in a genuine border control setting, promising a more efficient and seamless travel experience.

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FASCINATING HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

25 September 2023
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Do our Globe Aware volunteers celebrate Harvest Festivals with their families? Here are some of the most exciting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.

FOUR FASCINATING HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

BY SAMUEL DUTTON
HISTORY
SEPTEMBER 2023

With yellow fields turning brown and the haze of grain dust rising into the sky, the harvest season is in full swing. But while you might know the more common British traditions, there are many harvest festival celebrations from around the world that will surprise and fascinate you.

Let’s go over some of the most interesting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.

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Five Reasons Why This City Is One Of The Top Destinations In Thailand Right Now

5 September 2023
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Chiang Mai has been described as Thailand’s cultural capital, and its most traditional large city. Globe Aware volunteers will find numerous reasons to volunteer in this historical location!

5 Reasons Why This City Is One Of The Top Destinations In Thailand Right Now

September 5, 2023
Travel Off Path

With its paradisaical islands, centuries-old Buddhist temples, and verdant nature, Thailand is one of the world’s most popular vacation hotspots, having attracted over 15 million tourists in the first seven months of 2023 alone.

Though the majority of travelers either land in Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling financial center and national capital, or Phuket, the entertainment capital and trendiest resort island, the power duo are not the Southeast Asian giant’s only tourism magnets.

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China Lifts Mandatory COVID Testing for Incoming International Travelers

28 August 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers and other international travelers heading to mainland China will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test before being permitted to enter, starting on Wednesday, August 30. Learn more about these regulation changes.

China Lifts Mandatory COVID Testing for Incoming International Travelers

By Donald Wood
August 28, 2023
Travel Pulse

International travelers heading to mainland China will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test before being permitted to enter, starting on Wednesday, August 30.

According to The Associated Press, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during a Monday press briefing that lifting the mandatory coronavirus testing protocols was a major milestone in China’s reopening to the rest of the world.

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