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How Volunteer Travel With Kids Builds Lifelong Global Awareness

5 December 2025
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Family vacations have the power to shape a child’s worldview – but few travel experiences are more transformative than volunteer travel. When families choose to serve abroad together, children gain a deeper understanding of global cultures, compassion, and responsibility.

Globe Aware specializes in child-friendly volunteer travel programs designed to give families hands-on experiences that strengthen bonds and positively impact communities. These short-term, accessible trips create memories-and values-that stay with children for life.

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Top 10 Volunteer Travel Destinations Perfect for First-Time Volunteers

5 December 2025
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Volunteer travel has become one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world. For first-time volunteers, choosing the right destination can shape the entire experience – from cultural immersion to comfort level to project impact. Globe Aware specializes in short-term, accessible volunteer travel programs designed to support local priorities while giving volunteers a meaningful, well-organized experience.

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Winter Travel Trends to Know for 2025

1 December 2025
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Winter travel in 2025 is increasingly shaped by financial pressure, with many travelers tightening their budgets and prioritizing value over extravagance. Amid these shifts, a Globe Aware volunteer vacation offers a meaningful alternative-combining purpose-driven impact with affordable travel.

By Rebecca Speier
Nov 25, 2025
TravelAge West

Whether clients are reuniting with loved ones, chasing warm weather or embracing the snowfall this winter, the holiday season is bustling.

To help advisors stay ahead of the curve during this busy time, we have compiled a roundup of observed trends from industry experts. Here’s what they say is driving travel during the holiday season.

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Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel over Thanksgiving

24 November 2025
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Concerns over recent flight cancellations could mean some air travelers switch to road trips

AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others like Memorial Day and July 4.

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No Skills Required, Helping Communities, Building Impact from Kenya, Galapagos, Mexico, and Beyond!

17 November 2025
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In this episode of the Globe Aware Podcast, intern Santiago López sits down with volunteer Maggie. She shares captivating stories from her journeys, whether it’s helping communities, building homes in Kenya, or caring for wildlife in the Galápagos Islands, and offers heartfelt insights on what it truly means to give back.

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Study Reveals How Americans Plan to Travel This Holiday Season

17 November 2025
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Americans, including Globe Aware volunteers, plan to travel for the 2025 holiday season despite the government shutdown’s crippling effect on air travel and ongoing economic woes. Check out who’s leaving and who’s staying home on today’s blog.
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Study Reveals How Americans Plan to Travel This Holiday Season

By Patrick Clarke
November 14, 2025
TravelPulse

Americans love to travel for the holidays and that will once again be the case in 2025 despite the government shutdown’s crippling effect on air travel and ongoing economic woes, according to a new study from Upgraded Points.

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The best places to travel in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

10 November 2025
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Ancient South America, vast American national parks, and volcanic islands in Asia all appear on the travel guide’s roundup for the year ahead, two being Globe Aware destinations! Find out which one on today’s blog!

The best places to travel in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

Ancient port cities, volcanic islands, lush mountainous counties and vast national parks all appear on the travel guide’s roundup for the year ahead

By Liv Kelly
October 23 2025
TimeOut

As 2025 gradually draws to a close, you’re probably going to not only start thinking about all the cool places you ticked off the bucket list this year, but also about what lies ahead for your travel plans in 2026, right?

Well, if you need some fresh contenders, Lonely Planet has just published its roundup of the best places to travel, and along with some already-popular destinations like Mexico City, Botswana and Sardinia, there are some out-of-the-box suggestions on the agenda, too.

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Mexico Joins US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France and Vietnam in Shaping 2026 Travel Trends as Rising Demand Shifts Toward Underrated Destinations With Natural Beauty and Authentic Cultural Experiences

3 November 2025
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Mexico joins the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France, and Vietnam in shaping 2026 travel trends as global travelers shift toward peaceful landscapes, cultural authenticity, and meaningful local experiences. Globe Aware volunteers can explore such destinations, where rising demand is driven by those seeking value, sustainability, and emotional connection.

Mexico Joins US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France and Vietnam in Shaping 2026 Travel Trends as Rising Demand Shifts Toward Underrated Destinations With Natural Beauty and Authentic Cultural Experiences

October 30, 2025
TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD

Mexico joins US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France and Vietnam in shaping 2026 travel trends as global traveler behavior shifts away from overcrowded tourism hubs and towards emerging destinations that offer peaceful landscapes, cultural authenticity and meaningful local experiences. New industry data shows that rising demand is being driven not only by adventure seekers and holidaymakers, but also by remote professionals and long-stay travellers who are prioritising value, space, sustainability and emotional connection over mass-market tourism.

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The best countries in the world: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

14 October 2025
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Globe Aware volunteers will recognize several of our volunteer vacation destinations among this year’s favorites, celebrated for their rich culture, warm hospitality, and unforgettable experiences.

The best countries in the world: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Europe dominated this year’s list of the countries Traveller readers have been choosing to go – matching what you were probably seeing all over Instagram

October 7, 2025
Condé Nast Traveller

Italy is a perennial favourite in our awards – when you see its scores for food, scenery and places to stay, well, that’s amore. More of a surprise is this year’s runner-up, though it shouldn’t be: in 2024, Qatar, with its world-class restaurants, museums and activities, drew more visitors than Malta and Jamaica. Once reclusive Bhutan is having a moment, thanks to its dragon-fired culture; Japan was rated highly for things to do and its streamlined transport; and you loved Thailand for its pungent food and famous welcome – a criterion that Morocco also embraced. In that spirit, a high five for Estonia: this is the Baltic nation’s first showing in our awards, with impressive scores for its slow-burn culture and outdoor activities.

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5 Unique & Popular Fall Festivals in the US

6 October 2025
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Globe Aware volunteers can enjoy more than pumpkins and cider at fall festivals. Quirky favorites include glass-blowing pumpkin events and even running with sheep. These offbeat picks showcase the unique charm of America’s harvest season.

5 Unique & Popular Fall Festivals in the US

Tay Belgeri
Oct. 2, 2025
Travel Awaits

Every year, the US’s most popular publications take a fine-toothed comb to the country’s top harvest and fall festivals. Given America’s love for the cozy and spooky season, there are dozens of popular fall festivals in the US to choose from.

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