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Here’s how to get a second US passport

4 July 2023
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Although it’s not widely publicized, it is possible to have two U.S. passports. However, not everyone qualifies, and the perk of a second passport is limited to pretty specific situations. Globe Aware volunteers can read to find out how they can quality for one.

You might be able to get a 2nd US passport — here’s how

June 27, 2023
Ashley Kosciolek
The Points Guy

Although it’s not widely publicized, it is possible to have two U.S. passports. However, not everyone qualifies, and the perk of a second passport is limited to pretty specific situations.

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Thailand to impose a ‘tourist tax’ as trend spreads globally

12 June 2023
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Thailand is implementing a tourist tax, becoming part of a new trend taking hold in destinations around the world.What other countries required Globe Aware volunteers to pay tourism taxes this year? 

Thailand becomes latest country to impose a ‘tourist tax’ as trend spreads globally

Melissa Klurman
Feb. 16, 2023
THE POINTS GUY

Thailand is implementing a tourist tax, becoming part of a new trend taking hold in destinations around the world.

The awe-inspiring country truly feels magical. Bustling Bangkok offers gold-covered temples and fascinating cultural sites, while the country’s gorgeous islands and beautiful beaches have some of the most luxe resorts in the world. The jungle-filled northern province beckons travelers to spend time walking with elephants and exploring pristine nature.

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Best Dad Travel Suggestions

12 June 2023
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With Father’s Day on the horizon, let’s celebrate our adventure-loving dads with their best travel suggestions! Globe Aware volunteers, do you or any of your dad’s follow these tips?

Father’s Day: Take Note Of These Best Dad Travel Suggestions!

BY AKRITI SHARMA
06 Jun 2023
Travel and Leisure Asia | India

Travel Tips

Father’s Day: Take Note Of These Best Dad Travel Suggestions!

Remember the time when your dad told you about his first bike trip or how a long-cut became a shortcut when he forged his own path? On this Father’s Day, let’s revisit some of the best dad travel suggestions.

With Father’s Day on the horizon, let’s celebrate our adventure-loving dads with their best travel suggestions!

Suggestions that all fathers give before the beginning of a trip

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An Excellent Guide to Planning Your Family International Volunteer Trip: The Logistics!

4 April 2023
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Family Travel Volunteer Trips
Jan 09, 2023
Faithful Parent

When you’re the parents of multiple young children, traveling is always a lot of work. Planning your family trip to the other side of the state can seem overwhelming when you’re juggling nap schedules, kid gear, and well-timed rest stops. Knowing this reality, the idea of planning your family international volunteer trip with your children may seem…how can we put it…unwise, and maybe even a little crazy? However, we’ve had the great privilege of doing exactly this with our four children…more than once! We’d love to share some practical tips with you if you’re getting ready to jump into international travel with little kids. Is it work? Yes. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

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Instead of scanning passports, future airports will instead scan travellers’ heartbeats

3 April 2023
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It’s more likely that in the future, your heartbeat might replace your passport. Do our Globe Aware volunteers believe that’s likely to happen?

Future travel: Soon, your heart and not passport will play a crucial role in taking you places

TIMESOFINDIA.COM
TRAVEL NEWS, WORLD
Mar 31, 2023

It’s more likely that in the future, your heartbeat might replace your passport. Well, the future of travel will not be close to anything, which you can relate to today.

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12 Spring Traditions From Around the World

20 March 2023
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Here’s a list of how 12 different countries welcome Spring, whether people celebrate Easter or observe the spring equinox. Do our Globe Aware volunteers celebrate any of these?

12 Spring Traditions Around the World

Littlepassports.com

Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and warm-weather activities. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and families around the world welcome spring with their own traditions. Through food, festivals, and various activities, the spring celebrations are endless. Here’s a list of how 12 different countries welcome spring, whether people celebrate Easter or observe the spring equinox.

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Ticketless baby abandoned at Israeli airport check-in

10 February 2023
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Talk about misbehaving tourists! Have our Globe Aware volunteers ever witnessed something crazy at an airport or while traveling?

Couple leave ticketless baby at Israeli airport check-in

Lianne Kolirin
February 2, 2023
CNN 

(CNN) — A couple abandoned their baby at an airport check-in desk in Tel Aviv, Israel after arriving without a ticket for the child.

The pair, who have not been identified, were checking in for a Ryanair flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday with the infant.

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Why you should travel with your kids more often

26 January 2023
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Traveling makes us all empathetic human beings, but traveling with children also makes parenting them a beautiful and enriching experience. Globe Aware volunteers can choose from a variety of family-friendly volunteer vacations.

Why you should travel with your kids more often

Travelling makes us all empathetic human beings, but travelling with children also makes parenting them a beautiful and enriching experience. Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari had said that the ability to share stories is what makes us human. And to me and my kids, travelling as a family is an opportunity to listen to and share endless stories.

By Mansi Zaveri
January 22, 2023
mintlounge

As I write this article, my house is filled with the aroma of lemongrass: our next meal is my favourite Vietnamese Pho, being made per the recipe I from my travels 3 years ago. Near my desk, lie my friend’s binoculars that I borrowed for a recent Jungle Safari to Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra.

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Thailand Reimposes COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

12 January 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers should know that Thailand has just reinstated some entry requirements for inbound international travelers. Requirements begin on January 9th, read more to find out.

Thailand Reimposes COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

LAURIE BARATTI
JANUARY 08, 2023
TRAVEL PULSE

Thailand today took a step backward in the evolution of its COVID-related border policies, having just released new updates to its travel restrictions on inbound international visitors.

It is reinstating some entry requirements, starting Monday, January 9.

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Save Time Re-entering The U.S. With This Free App

29 September 2022
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Last week, we mentioned the TSA-Precheck, but did our Globe Aware volunteers know about this app!? The Mobile Passport Control App may be just what you need to clear the airport lines at your volunteer vacation destination.

Save Time Re-entering The U.S. With This Free App

By TYLER FOX
Travel Off Path
July 18, 2022

Have you ever come back from an international trip and noticed signs displaying “Mobile Passport” as you make your way through U.S. Customs? If so, you’ve probably noticed that the line was much shorter than the one you were in. What you may not know is that it is completely free and easy to hop in the shorter line using a U.S. Customs and Border Protection phone app called Mobile Passport Control (MPC). The app is available on iOS and Android, is free of charge, and requires no application or membership fees. This sets it apart from Global Entry, which requires a $100 application fee, with membership only lasting five years.

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