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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
TIMESOFINDIA.COM

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

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

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

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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AAO Member Finds Innovative Approach to International Humanitarian Work

September 4, 2024
American Association of Orthodontists

As a second-generation orthodontist, Dr. Drew Lombardi had an orthodontic practice in Fort Lee and Jersey City, New Jersey for 40 years until his transition to retirement in October 2023. Considering how to spend his time in retirement, Dr. Lombardi was eager to use his professional knowledge to give back to people in need.

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