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50 greatest places of 2022

20 July 2022
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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.”

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Monsoon travel tips

13 July 2022
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If you are not well-prepared for the upcoming monsoon season, then it could affect your overall experience abroad. Here’s a curated a list of travel tips, do’s and don’ts for the monsoon travel for our Globe Aware volunteers.

Monsoon travel tips you must remember

Times of India

1 Be Prepared

A rainy-day trip for some means looking out the car window and imagining themselves in an emotional Bollywood scene, and for some, it’s the petrichor, must-inhale-the-vibe kind. The bottom line is, that it is fun. Everything around you looks fresh and vibrant; you witness nature refresh itself and you in the process.

The sky may be overcast, the sound of distant thunder coming at regular intervals, and you are looking forward to reaching the destination of your choice. It’s a different kind of fun traveling during the monsoon season.

But, if you are not well-prepared for the season, this could easily be one of the worst experiences as well. We don’t want you to go through that, so we have curated a list of travel tips, do’s, and don’ts for monsoon travel.

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India considers dropping Air Suvidha as global travel restrictions ease

22 June 2022
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The Indian government is considering doing away with the Air Suvidha portal as travel restrictions ease worldwide, a change that will make entry easier for visitors, including Globe Aware volunteers. The Health Ministry has stated they will review the possible changes in August.

COVID-19: India considers dropping Air Suvidha as global travel restrictions ease

Health Ministry to review programme in August

Khaleej Times
June 19, 2022

The Indian government is considering doing away with the Air Suvidha portal as travel restrictions ease worldwide.

“We have written to the Health Ministry seeking removal of Air Suvidha requirements given that it could add to the convenience of flying as international traffic grows. But the Health Ministry has replied saying they will review the programme in August and decide on this,” a senior Civil Aviation Ministry official told The Indian Express.

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US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

10 June 2022
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Globe Aware volunteers should know that the Biden administration has lifted its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights. The CDC may reevaluate the need for the testing requirement every 90 days and that it could be reinstated if a troubling new variant emerges.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

By ZEKE MILLER
AP
JUNE 10 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

A senior administration official said Friday that the mandate will expire Sunday at 12:01 a.m. EDT, adding that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined it is no longer necessary.

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Globe Aware Makes Volunteering Easy, Safe and Fun

12 April 2022
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By Hyeyeun Jeon
The University Network

For students in high school and college, volunteering is beneficial in many ways.

Through volunteering, not only can you make meaningful impacts and learn to live as a part of a wider community, but also network with people from various career paths and improve your school applications.

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No more covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers going to Cambodia

7 April 2022
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Cambodia is aiming to attract more tourists into the country by relaxing covid tests. You can contact our office to learn more about entry regulations because an impactful Globe Aware volunteer vacation awaits you in Cambodia!

No more covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers going to Cambodia

TIMESOFINDIA.COM/
TRAVEL NEWS, CAMBODIA
Mar 19, 2022, 12:36 IST

Cambodia has now announced that travellers are not required to take COVID 19 tests to enter the country, thus hoping to boost tourism in the coming months. The country has gone ahead of its neighbours to relax restrictions, so that tourism can get the much needed boost.

The country’s Prime Minister said in a speech, “Now it’s the stage to open the economy by learning how to live with COVID.”

Cambodia has one of the highest vaccination rates in the region, with 92.3 percent of its population being vaccinated against the virus.

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India set to restart scheduled int’l flights from 27 Mar

15 March 2022
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Scheduled international flights which were suspended following the outbreak of covid-19 in 2020, will be allowed to operate from 27 March. Globe Aware volunteers can resume any potential summer plans for a volunteer vacation in India.

India set to restart scheduled int’l flights from 27 Mar

The resumption of scheduled international flights comes amidst a rise in search queries for popular international tourist destinations.

Mar 9 2022
Rhik Kundu

India suspended scheduled flights in March 2020. However, flights with some countries continued under air bubble pacts

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Vietnam reopening for foreign travellers on March 15

19 February 2022
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On March 15th, Vietnam will reopen for those international travelers who test negative for COVID 19 before their departure to the country. There are a few additional requirements Globe Aware volunteers should be aware of, email us at office@globeaware.com to learn more.

Vietnam to reopen for foreign travellers from March 15

TIMESOFINDIA.COM
TRAVEL NEWS, VIETNAM
Feb 19, 2022, 12:08 IST

Vietnam is planning to reopen for foreign visitors as early as March 15. The country’s tourism ministry has proposed this, and also decided to lift almost all of the travel restrictions

Vietnam is planning to reopen for foreign visitors as early as March 15. The country’s tourism ministry has proposed this, and also decided to lift almost all of the travel restrictions from mid March. This is not what was decided upon previously, and it is now reopening three months before expectation.

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Growing Demand for International travel to South East Asia soars

14 February 2022
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International demand for travel to Asia Pacific is rapidly increasing due to a relaxation of border restrictions across the region. Globe Aware offers volunteer programs in Thailand, India, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia and the Philippines for interested volunteers.

International demand for travel to South East Asia soars

By Linda Fox
14 February 2022


International demand for travel to Asia Pacific is rapidly increasing according to data from Skyscanner Travel Insight.

The company said the momentum followed the relaxation of border restrictions across the region.

Skyscanner said international bookings in January to destinations including Thailand and Singapore showed signs of pent-up demand.

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India relaxes entry norms for travelers, no testing or quarantine from next week

11 February 2022
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India has done away with Covid-19 testing and quarantine for fully vaccinated passengers from 82 countries, which include the US. Globe Aware volunteers can now consider booking a spring break in the beautiful city of Jaipur!

India relaxes entry norms for travelers from 82 countries, no testing or quarantine from next week

TNN
Feb 10, 2022

MUMBAI: India has done away with Covid-19 testing and quarantine for fully vaccinated passengers from 82 countries, which include the US and the UK. Under the new guidelines issued by the union ministry of health and family welfare on Thursday, India has also done away with its classification of `at risk’ countries as well. The new norms will come into effect from 00.01 hours on February 14.

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