Are you looking for a unique family volunteering experience… say, in the Philippines? Read about a volunteer, Jenny Trusa’s week-long volunteer experience in Nueva Ecija with her family. From renovating classrooms and baking Filipino bread to cooking traditional meals at a local children’s home, here is her day-by-day reflection on how voluntourism with kids transformed her perspective on gratitude, community, and connection.
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Family Volunteer Vacations: Travel Together, Serve Together, Make a Global Impact
Family Volunteer Vacations: Meaningful Travel for the Whole Family
Travel has the power to broaden minds and create lasting memories – but when families combine exploration with meaningful service, that experience becomes transformative.Family volunteer vacations allow families to travel together, contribute to community-led projects, and build stronger bonds through shared purpose and adventure. Globe Aware, a nonprofit organization specializing in immersive service travel, offers professionally led family programs designed to promote cultural awareness and sustainable community impact.
Tet or Lunar New Year 2025 in Vietnam
Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is Vietnam’s most important celebration, marking the Lunar New Year. Globe Aware volunteers visiting during this joyful holiday can join in the festivities.
Tet or Lunar New Year 2025 in Vietnam
The most famous and most important holiday in Vietnam that brings lots of joy and happiness to people
Dates: January 22–February 12, 2025
Tet Nguyen Dan, commonly referred to as Tet, is Vietnam’s most significant and traditional celebration, marking the arrival of the Lunar New Year. It is a time for family reunions, paying respects to ancestors, and welcoming a new beginning filled with hopes for prosperity and good fortune. In 2025, Tet falls on January 29th, ushering in the Year of the Wood Snake.
Thanksgiving in Thailand: A Family Adventure in Serving Together
Derek and Amy Weichel recount their unforgettable Thanksgiving adventure in Thailand. Discover more about their international volunteer experience with Globe Aware.
Last Thanksgiving, our family embarked on an unforgettable journey to Thailand for an international volunteer trip with Globe Aware. We were joined by three other families, making us a group of 15 adventurers, eager to serve and experience God’s beautiful creation in a new corner of the world.
12 New Year’s Food Traditions That Bring Good Luck
Traditionally, we pour the bubbly on New Year’s Eve, but what about the menu? In many cultures, certain foods are believed to bring good luck, and these New Year’s food traditions from around the world carry unique meanings that are worth adding to your celebration. Globe Aware volunteers do you eat any of these on New Year’s?
12 New Year’s Food Traditions That Bring Good Luck
Scrumptious foods that also bring good luck? Yes, please.
By Betty Gold and Lisa Milbrand
November 27, 2024
Real Simple
Traditionally, we pour the bubbly on New Year’s Eve, but what about the menu? Of course, that depends on where you live. In different cultures, certain foods are believed to bring good luck in the year ahead. These New Year’s food traditions from around the world have unique meanings and are well worth considering putting on your menu as you set your intentions for the year ahead.
Whether it’s black-eyed peas as part of a New Year’s Day brunch or cabbage on New Year’s Eve, adding these good luck foods to your party plans are a delicious way to say see-ya to the old year and hello to a lucky new year.
Romania’s 2024 Christmas Markets open early and bring new attractions
During the holiday season, cities across Romania open up their Christmas markets, promising an enchanting mix of festive lights, traditional treats, and unique attractions. Globe Aware volunteers plan your volunteer vacation there for winter 2025!
Romania’s 2024 Christmas Markets open early and bring new attractions
Oana Vasiliu
November 22, 2024
Business Review
As the holiday season approaches, cities across Romania are preparing to open up their Christmas markets, promising an enchanting mix of festive lights, traditional treats, and unique attractions.
Each city brings its unique flair to the holiday festivities, blending traditional charm with modern attractions. From Sibiu’s Santa’s Land to Craiova’s fairytale zones and Bucharest’s panoramic wheel, Romania’s Christmas markets promise to have something for everyone. With stunning decorations, hearty Romanian foods, and festive activities, these markets are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Mark your calendars and join the festive cheer across Romania this winter.
Where the World Wants to Travel for Christmas This Year, Mapped
The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas! Globe Aware volunteers, you may or may not be surprised by the top choices this year!
Where the World Wants to Travel for Christmas This Year, Mapped
The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.
Massive Health Benefit Of Travel That We Don’t Talk About Enough
If you ask Globe Aware volunteers why they travel, you’ll likely hear a wide range of answers. One lesser-known reason, however, is to help slow down biological aging. Discover how this unique benefit positively impacts the health and well-being of our older travelers.
There’s 1 Massive Health Benefit Of Travel That We Don’t Talk About Enough
If this doesn’t make you want to book a flight ASAP, we don’t know what will.
By Ashley Broadwater
Nov 4, 2024
Huffington Post
If you ask people why they travel, you’ll probably get a different answer from each person. One wants to experience another culture, one is going on a bachelorette trip, one wants to make their kids better humans and another is seeing family.
The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024
Globe Aware volunteers planning a holiday-themed vacation might enjoy exploring these destinations. We would like add our Philippines program, where Christmas festivities start as early as September and are celebrated with great enthusiasm!
The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill
CNN
November 3, 2024
There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people.
While these events can be traced back to Vienna – the city’s first recorded December market was in 1298 – the tradition has spread across the world over the centuries.
From Germany and Switzerland to Singapore and New York, it’s difficult to find a coveted destination that doesn’t hold an impressive annual market. In fact, some have grown so popular that they’ve become tourist attractions in their own right.
November Flight Deals: The Cheapest Places To Travel For Less Than $500 Round-Trip
November is the last month for some of the best flight deals as it is the last month of shoulder season before holiday travel kicks off. Globe Aware volunteers, find cheap flights for volunteer vacation destinations!
November Flight Deals: The Cheapest Places To Travel For Less Than $500 Round-Trip
November is the last month for some of the best flight deals as it is the last month of shoulder season before holiday travel kicks off.
Nov 1, 2024
By Mitti Hicks
Travel Noire
November is the last month for some of the best flight deals as it is the last month of shoulder season before holiday travel kicks off. There are a lot of destinations to look forward to, especially if you want to avoid crowds. There is some give and take for traveling in November. Some cheaper prices come with cooler temperatures, but it’s usually worth packing a jacket.
