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The 12 Best Places to Find Tigers in India

20 February 2024
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India has around 3,000 tigers which makes up about 80% of the world’s tiger population! Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to find tigers in India and is conveniently positioned if your travel includes the volunteer vacation site of Jaipur.

The 12 Best Places to Find Tigers in India

February 18, 2024
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Although tigers in India are seriously endangered, numbers are on the rise thanks to the herculean efforts of conservationists. However, there is no guarantee of a tiger sighting when visiting, but the wonderful National Parks which India has to offer are still a rewarding experience, with the chance to spot a multitude of creatures and an array of flora.

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14 Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world

12 February 2024
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En Masse Marriages in the Philippines, snowdrop letters in Denmark, and more!? Globe Aware volunteers, find out how the rest of the world celebrates Valentine’s Day!

14 Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world

Find out how countries like France, Italy, Germany and others celebrate February 14 each year.

Jan. 6, 2023
By Barbara Bellesi Zito and Sarah Lemire
TODAY

Each year on Valentine’s Day, Americans shower friends, family and lovers with gifts, greeting cards and romantic gestures to let their special someones know just how much they’re loved.

But what about other countries around the world — what kinds of Valentine’s Day traditions do they commemorate? And how are they the same and how do they differ from V-Day celebrations in the U.S.?

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Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World

26 December 2023
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Fireworks and champagne might be common worldwide, but have our Globe Aware volunteers heard of these other New Year’s traditions?

14 Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World

By Chris Ciolli, Jessie Beck
December 15, 2023
AFAR

Although much of the world festively rings in the new year each December 31, we don’t all celebrate the same way. In the United States, we all know the traditions: the ball drop at Times Square, sharing a kiss with a loved one at the stroke of midnight, and countless amounts of fireworks. But elsewhere around the globe, traditions can include everything from giving your house a thorough cleaning to cracking open a fresh pomegranate.

From Spain to Japan, read on to learn about 14 different New Year’s Eve celebrations around the globe.

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Where You Should Travel in 2024, According to Your Sign

26 December 2023
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How fun! Astrologically, 2024 promises to be a stimulating year for travel, and for any of our Globe Aware volunteers who are Leos or Scorpios, we’re looking at you especially!

Where You Should Travel in 2024, According to Your Sign

Our go-to astrologer, Steph Koyfman, on which destination will speak to you most in the year ahead.

BY STEPH KOYFMAN
December 19, 2023
Conde Naste Traveler

After the year of revenge travel (and flight costs rising with a similar vengeance), tourism might be settling into relative homeostasis in 2024. Then again, everything has changed, including the terrain of where you’ll want to go next, and maybe even the order of your bucket list.

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Where to Go in 2024

18 December 2023
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These 25 places offer ample opportunities for conscientious, sustainable exploration—exactly what Globe Aware travelers who care are seeking right now. We even have three available programs in the locations mentioned on the list!

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

From a British city reimagining its industrial past and a laid-back Kenyan island free of cars to the best place in North America to see the total solar eclipse, our 25 picks for where to go next year have several traits in common: Each is an awe-inspiring, joy-inducing destination where human connection and creativity define the travel experience. These 25 places (listed in no particular order) offer ample opportunities for conscientious, sustainable exploration—exactly what AFAR’s travelers who care are seeking right now. Cheers to a year of getting out there.

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The most exciting travel destinations for 2024

4 December 2023
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With 2024 just around the corner, Globe Aware volunteers have probably noticed that travel publications are releasing list after list on where to travel next year. But what about the world’s most exciting places to visit in 2024? Find out what they are!

These are the most exciting destinations for 2024, according to National Geographic

From places with prehistoric stories to hot spring havens, this list is sure to provide you with some fresh ideas

By Liv Kelly
November 1, 2023
TimeOut

With 2024 just around the corner, travel publications are releasing list after list on where to travel next year. We’ve covered the most budget-friendly, most underrated and top trending destinations – but what about the world’s most exciting places to visit in 2024?

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Best rice dishes: 20 delicious specialties from around the world

23 October 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers have the chance to try many of these delicious dishes on an international volunteer vacation! Which ones have you tried or want to dig into!?

Best rice dishes: 20 delicious specialties from around the world

Terry Ward
CNN
May 4, 2023

With thousands of varieties of rice in the world – jasmine, basmati, arborio and Carolina Gold, to name just a few – is it any surprise the grain defines iconic meals everywhere from Singapore to South Carolina?

Plus, half the world’s population relies on rice as a staple, so there have been plenty of culinary innovators over its long history.

And while famous rice dishes such as sushi, fried rice and paella are among the most prominent in the global spotlight, there are so many more rice recipes out there to put on your radar – and seek out on your travels.

Here are 20 dishes from international crowd-pleasers to some that you may not have tasted – yet:

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Four travel trends to look out for in 2024

2 October 2023
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The year is almost drawing to an end and we look forward to the 2024 travel period. With a new season, there are also trends for our Globe Aware volunteers to look out for.

Four travel trends to look out for in 2024

The year is almost drawing to an end and we look forward to the 2024 travel period. With a new season, there are also trends to look out for, whether you’re booking a blissful vacation in far-reaching destinations or holidaying in Mzansi’s very own spectrum of staycation locations.

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FASCINATING HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

25 September 2023
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Do our Globe Aware volunteers celebrate Harvest Festivals with their families? Here are some of the most exciting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.

FOUR FASCINATING HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

BY SAMUEL DUTTON
HISTORY
SEPTEMBER 2023

With yellow fields turning brown and the haze of grain dust rising into the sky, the harvest season is in full swing. But while you might know the more common British traditions, there are many harvest festival celebrations from around the world that will surprise and fascinate you.

Let’s go over some of the most interesting and curious harvest festival celebrations from other parts of the world.

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10 Safest Countries in AFRICA to Visit in 2023

20 June 2023
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We are excited to announce that our latest program in Tanzania has been included in the list, which also features Globe Aware volunteer vacations in Ghana and Malawi. Take a look at the list for more details and discover the opportunities available!

10 Safest Countries in AFRICA to Visit in 2023

By VIKTOR VINCEJ
APRIL 20, 2023
TRAVELING LIFESTYLE

The very thought of traveling to Africa has a connotation of adventure & culture attached to it. The plethora of National Parks, the ecological abundance, the local culture, and of course, the wildlife.

The world’s second-largest continent has much to offer to adventure-seeking tourists worldwide. Choosing a country to visit within Africa can also be quite confusing, especially considering every place has something unique to offer.

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