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Pet-Friendly Travel Takes Off: Exploring New Airline Policies and Comfort Tips for Pet Tourism in the US and Beyond

2 December 2024
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Traveling with pets has become increasingly common, with more travelers prioritizing their pets’ comfort and well-being during journeys. From booking flights to packing essentials, Globe Aware volunteers can learn more on the blog!

Pet-Friendly Travel Takes Off: Exploring New Airline Policies and Comfort Tips for Pet Tourism in the US and Beyond

November 29, 2024
Travel And Tour World

Traveling with pets has become increasingly common, with more travelers prioritizing their pets’ comfort and well-being during journeys. Pet tourism, a rising trend in the travel industry, highlights the importance of understanding airline policies and planning carefully to ensure a stress-free experience for both pets and their owners. From booking flights to packing essentials, several factors influence the overall travel experience for pets.

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Massive Health Benefit Of Travel That We Don’t Talk About Enough

25 November 2024
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If you ask Globe Aware volunteers why they travel, you’ll likely hear a wide range of answers. One lesser-known reason, however, is to help slow down biological aging. Discover how this unique benefit positively impacts the health and well-being of our older travelers.

There’s 1 Massive Health Benefit Of Travel That We Don’t Talk About Enough

If this doesn’t make you want to book a flight ASAP, we don’t know what will.

By Ashley Broadwater
Nov 4, 2024
Huffington Post

If you ask people why they travel, you’ll probably get a different answer from each person. One wants to experience another culture, one is going on a bachelorette trip, one wants to make their kids better humans and another is seeing family.

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Winter storm to hit America with snow and cold temperatures ahead of Thanksgiving week travel

18 November 2024
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A significant winter storm is developing, potentially disrupting Thanksgiving travel plans and bringing an early dose of winter weather. Globe Aware volunteers traveling during this period are advised to stay informed about affected areas and exercise caution.

Winter storm to hit America with snow and cold temperatures ahead of Thanksgiving week travel

By Aditi Srivastava
Nov 17, 2024
Hindustan Times

Regions like the Rockies and Northeast could face severe weather, complicating holiday journeys for millions preparing to travel this week.

A major winter storm is brewing, threatening to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans and bring a taste of winter well ahead of schedule. The dip in temperature is expected to sweep across the country, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, and dangerously cold breezes. According to the reports, as the storm system moves east, it’s expected to bring massive snowfall to the Rockies and Northern Plains.

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Vietnam Welcomed Over 14 Million Travelers So Far in 2024

12 November 2024
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Vietnam, one of our Globe Aware volunteer vacation destinations, is experiencing a surge in international tourism this year, welcoming 14.2 million visitors in just the first ten months. It’s a fantastic choice for 2025!

Vietnam Welcomed Over 14 Million Travelers So Far in 2024

By Lacey Pfalz
November 11, 2024
Travel Pulse

Vietnam is experiencing an international visitor boom this year, with 14.2 million international travelers visiting the country during the first ten months of the year.

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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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Thailand Captivates The World In Lonely Planet’s 2025 Best In Travel, Naming Chiang Mai A Top Global City

28 October 2024
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Thailand has again won top honors in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025, with Chiang Mai named among the “Top Cities.” Globe Aware volunteers can explore this beautiful city during their volunteer week in Thailand.

Thailand Captivates The World In Lonely Planet’s 2025 Best In Travel, Naming Chiang Mai A Top Global City

October 25, 2024
Travel And Tour World

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is excited to share that Thailand has again earned distinguished honors in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. In its fifteenth edition, Best in Travel showcases 30 essential destinations for the upcoming year, featuring Chiang Mai as one of the “Top Cities.”

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Here’s What The TSA Wants You To Know About Traveling On Halloween

28 October 2024
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On Halloween, Globe Aware volunteers should know that TSA is keeping security tight, even while embracing the holiday spirit. TSA’s 2023 guidelines ensure smooth, prank-free travel with eight key tips to keep things moving efficiently.

Here’s What The TSA Wants You To Know About Traveling On Halloween

Tasked with maintaining travellers’ security, airport security weighed in with tips for travelling on Halloween.

Natasha Decker
Oct 22, 2024
Travel Noire

There are no exceptions on Halloween for airport officials when it comes to maintaining travellers’ security. To ensure that the goal is accomplished in the most timely, efficient, and unstressful way, the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) outlined travel guidelines for flying on a spooky day. The 2023 published release notes that airport agents won’t crack down on travellers’ Halloween spirit. However, TSA will maintain “no pranking security practices.” The authority’s eight tips hope to ensure the day runs smoothly.

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Travel could be the best defence against ageing

30 September 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers, forget the retinol night creams! Research suggests that travel might be the ultimate way to combat premature aging. Discover why!

Travel could be the best defence against ageing

Tourism isn’t just about leisure and recreation. It could also contribute to people’s physical and mental health.

Sep 5, 2024
ECU Newsroom in Research

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could be the best way to defy premature ageing.

For the first time, an interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of ageing.

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Travelling to Goa in monsoon? All sorts of fun you can have

23 September 2024
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If you’re a Globe Aware volunteer booking near the end of monsoon season in Goa, India, and don’t mind a little rain, here are some extra activities you can enjoy during your volunteer vacation!

Travelling to Goa in monsoon? All sorts of fun you can have

Precious Rongmei
Sep 20, 2024
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Many people have mixed feelings about travelling to Goa during monsoon season. It will rain a lot, so what’s fun about that? Well, the fun lies in going and trying something beyond the usual, stepping away from the beaches for the time being, and exploring the hinterlands. During monsoon season, it’s the forest that shines in Goa.

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Holiday Travel 2024 Outlook: When To Book Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights

16 September 2024
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For many Globe Aware volunteers, booking holiday airfare can feel like a dreaded task. The truth is, it’s never too early to start searching. If you’re one of those frustrated holiday travelers, here’s when to book your ticket to secure the best savings.

Holiday Travel 2024 Outlook: When To Book Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights

by Mia Taylor
September 15, 2024
TravelPulse

Booking holiday airfare is a dreaded chore for more than a few globetrotters.

Let’s face it: who enjoys being gouged on ticket prices to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas with loved ones?

If you fall into that bucket of irritated holiday travellers, read on. Hopper has just released a holiday travel cheat sheet. Translation: When to book your holiday ticket to score the most significant savings (Or at least avoid being quite so drastically overcharged.)

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