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November Flight Deals: The Cheapest Places To Travel For Less Than $500 Round-Trip

4 November 2024
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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.

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U.S. passports can now be renewed online

18 September 2024
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Great news for Globe Aware volunteers who need to renew their passports! The U.S. State Department has recently introduced an option for Americans to renew their adult passports online. Find out more about this convenient alternative!

U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department announces

By Caroline Linton
September 18, 2024
CBS News

The State Department announced Wednesday that Americans can now renew their adult passports online, fully rolling out a system that bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.

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Europe’s New Border Controls For November—What Travelers Should Know

9 September 2024
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Europe plans to introduce a new biometric passport system in November 2024. Here’s what Globe Aware volunteers heading to Romania need to know.

Europe’s New Border Controls For November—What Travelers Should Know

By Alex Ledsom
Aug 25, 2024
Forbes

Europe plans to introduce a new biometric passport system in November 2024, followed six months later by a new travel authorization for many of its visitors—here’s what travelers need to know.

Europe’s New Entry And Exit System (EES) Will Be Live In November 2024

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that the new Entry/Exit system would be deployed on Sunday, 10 November 2024 and that the new process is in the final testing stage.

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Americans Will Need a ‘Visa’ to Visit Europe Next Year—Here’s What to Know

9 September 2024
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Do Americans need a visa to visit Europe? Starting in spring 2025, the European Union will launch the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), requiring U.S. travelers, including Globe Aware volunteers heading to Romania, to obtain authorization before entering.

Americans Will Need a ‘Visa’ to Visit Europe Next Year—Here’s What to Know

After several delays, ETIAS is now on track to launch in the spring of 2025.

By Jessica Poitevien
August 22, 2024
Forbes

Do you need a visa to go to Europe? It’s a question most American travelers don’t even think to ask, with United States passport holders having long traveled throughout most of the world without worrying about visa applications. But that’s set to change next year, as the European Union prepares new travel document requirements for American tourists.

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We Asked Airport Dads To Share Their Best Advice For Low-Stress Travel

19 August 2024
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From getting through security checkpoints to dealing with unexpected flight delays, our Globe Aware volunteers know that airline travel is messy and then some. To glide through the process as effortlessly as possible, you need an airport dad in your crew. Find out what an “airport dad” is!

We Asked Airport Dads To Share Their Best Advice For Low-Stress Travel

You don’t have to be an actual dad to be an airport dad.

By Brittany Wong
Aug 16, 2024
Huffington Post

From getting through security checkpoints to dealing with unexpected flight delays, airline travel is messy and then some.

To glide through the process as effortlessly as possible, you really need an airport dad in your crew. What, exactly, is an “airport dad”? The term went viral on TikTok around 2021, when kids began documenting their hyperfocused, multitasking dads in airports.

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So you finally got TSA pre-check

19 August 2024
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TSA Precheck can significantly reduce your time at airports, and more travelers, including Globe Aware volunteers, are taking advantage of it. These tips are also useful for regular security lines—do you follow them?

So you finally got TSA pre-check. Here’s how to avoid being the most annoying person in line and get through fastest.

By Joey Hadden
Aug 13, 2024
Business Insider

TSA PreCheck can save you so much time in airports, and more travelers than ever are getting in on it.

The TSA reported on August 8 that more than 20 million travelers are enrolled in the program — a new record number of users since PreCheck first became available in 2013.

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Should You Keep Your Passport Handy No Matter Where You’re Traveling?

12 August 2024
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Our seasoned Globe Aware volunteers are no strangers to unusual and rare travel situations. Here’s a recent situation that occurred on a flight from Puerto Rico to Miami, which makes us all wonder if it’s a good idea to carry our passports to any destination at all times. Let us know what you think!

Should You Keep Your Passport Handy No Matter Where You’re Traveling?

Some American Airlines travelers felt “kidnapped” after a recent flight gone wrong.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Aug 8, 2024
Thrillist

Every week, the internet delivers new travel content that makes me never want to leave my house again. This week, the video that has me worried about getting on an airplane comes from @ItalianKate on TikTok. In a video viewed 6.3 million times, a traveler (@griptape_ on TikTok) details how a flight from Puerto Rico to Miami became a quasi-hostage situation.

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Cambodia’s New Initiative to Surge Tourism Policies

12 August 2024
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International Globe Aware volunteers should be aware that Cambodia is actively working to boost tourism by hosting cultural events, lowering visa costs, and more.

Cambodia’s New Initiative to Surge Tourism Policies

August 9, 2024
Travel And Tour World

Cambodia, known for its rich cultural heritage and the iconic Angkor Wat, is grappling with a slow recovery in its tourism sector since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures from the first half of 2024 have painted a bleak picture for the industry. The number of foreign tourists arriving at Siem Reap’s airport has plummeted by 67% compared to the same period in 2019, with only 313,145 arrivals. This stark decline underscores the challenges Cambodia faces in revitalizing its tourism industry. So the visa fee reduction will serve as a potential booster.

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Laos eases visa policies

8 July 2024
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Until the end of the year, Laos is extending its visa exemption policy and increasing visa validity for tourists from select countries as part of the “Visit Laos Year 2024” initiative. We encourage our international Globe Aware volunteers to check if their country is included!

Laos eases visa policies

June 28, 2024
VisasNews

Until the end of the year, Laos is extending its visa exemption policy and increasing visa validity for tourists from certain countries.

Aiming to attract more than 2.7 million international tourists in 2024 and 2.9 million in 2025, Laos has launched the “Visit Laos Year 2024” initiative.

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Need a passport in a hurry? It’ll soon be easier if you live in one of these US cities.

24 June 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers in a rush to get a passport will soon have more options. The U.S. State Department will open six new passport agencies to assist those with “urgent travel needs. Find out in which following cities the facilities will be located in. 

Need a passport in a hurry? It’ll soon be easier if you live in one of these US cities.

Nathan Diller
USA TODAY
June 21, 2024

Story Summary

  • The State Department will open six new passport agencies to assist those with “urgent travel needs.”
  • The new agencies will bring the total number to 35.
  • The State Department did not share addresses or opening dates for the new facilities.
  • Travelers in a rush to get a passport will soon have more options.
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