The Top Best-Value Destination in the World in 2024

According to a study by the Post Office, Vietnam ranks as the top value destination for Globe Aware volunteers seeking to get the most for their money. The former port city of Hội An is particularly budget-friendly, boasting lower restaurant and bar prices and a significant drop in the value of the Vietnamese dong.


This Is Officially the Top Best-Value Destination in the World in 2024

According to Post Office UK, these destinations are where travelers’ money will get them further this year.

BY CONNOR STURGES
June 21, 2024
Condé Nast Traveler 

Despite economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living, there’s one thing some of us are unwilling to give up: travel. A recent study by American Express Travel in the United Kingdom found that almost half of the population are more interested in taking a major trip this year than previously, while more than half of those surveyed said they are saving up for a bucket list adventure. While our wanderlust hasn’t dampened, the way we travel post-pandemic has changed in many ways, and many travelers are more savvy than ever when securing a jet-set deal.

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Expect a record-breaking number of travelers on Fourth of July week: How to avoid traffic

If our Globe Aware volunteers are part of the projected record-breaking 70.9 million travelers going on a Fourth of July trip, get ready to pack some patience. Here’s how to avoid traffic this summer holiday season.


Expect a record-breaking number of travelers on Fourth of July week: How to avoid traffic

Kathleen Wong
USA TODAY
June 20, 2024

An estimated 70.9 million people will travel for the Fourth of July holiday, a record-breaking number.
The most popular domestic destinations are Seattle, Orlando, Anchorage, Honolulu and Miami.
The worst times to drive for 4th of July week are July 3 and 4 between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
If you’re one of the projected record-breaking 70.9 million travelers going on a Fourth of July trip, get ready to pack some patience.

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Preparing for Your Adventure in Service in Kenya

Recently, Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly returned from our Kenya program. Today, she’ll walk you through her experiences, observations, and work on the program. 2:00 – Getting to Kenya, medications, and packing. 6:40 – Life during the program. 10:24 More information about the program. 15:30 Kenyan customs. 20:30 – What you can do for leisure! 25:30 – Kimberly’s observations on Kenyan culture and current needs.

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Tourist fees are taking over popular destinations. Will they impact your next big trip?

Globe Aware destinations, like the Galápagos Islands, are raising their visitor fees, similar to other popular locations. Discover the reasons behind these fee increases and learn how to prepare!


Tourist fees are taking over popular destinations. Will they impact your next big trip?

Tourist hot spots are implementing measures against overtourism. Will this impact your next trip

June 5, 2024
Deseret News
By Caroline McDonald

With the summer travel season approaching, popular tourist spots are planning ahead with new rules and fees to control crowds. This is according to The New York Times, which outlined recent measures taken by Bali, Amsterdam, Paris and Milan — all popular destinations for tourists.

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The 12 Biggest Scams That Tourists Fall For. (And How to Beat Them)

Here’s a reminder for Globe Aware volunteers to remain vigilant when traveling, especially to new destinations. Check out this list of common scams and learn how to avoid them this summer!


The 12 Biggest Scams That Tourists Fall For. (And How to Beat Them)

James Wong
Fodor’s Travel
June 10, 2024

Surprise taxi detours, helpful strangers with ulterior motives, and pricey encounters with baby alpacas. Here’s how travelers are being ripped off abroad and what you can do to be vigilant.

Where there’s a tourist, there’s a scam. As newcomers to a destination, we’re obvious targets for criminals, ready to take advantage of our dizzying lack of local intel and jubilant holiday spirit. Back home, everyone feels pretty street-smart, right? When you’re well-versed in a destination and its customs and know exactly what to do in an emergency, few will attempt to mess with your fine ‘n fierce self.

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Tips to Stay Healthy During Summer Travel

Whether our Globe Aware volunteers are planning a trip to the mountains, lake, beach, or city, staying healthy is a key element to enjoying your summer travels. Here are tips to help you thrive this summer.


5 Tips to Stay Healthy During Summer Travel

Stay healthy while you’re on the go this summer with tips from Atrium Health physician assistant Savannah Taylor.

Whether you’re planning a trip to the mountains, lake, beach or city, staying healthy is a key element to enjoying your summer travels. Savannah Taylor, a physician assistant at Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine and Urgent Care, shares tips to help you thrive this summer.

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A Mom’s Best Advice for Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid

Globe Aware volunteers can consult airline policies and stock up on safe snacks before they hit the friendly skies. Get even more great tips to help enjoy international cuisine safely.


A Mom’s Best Advice for Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid

Consult airline policies and stock up on safe snacks before you hit the road or the friendly skies.

By Hallie Levine
Jun 3, 2024
Health Central

Last December, my two teenage sons, Teddy and Geoffrey, were scheduled to visit Israel with their dad and grandmother. When their trip was cancelled due to the conflict in Gaza, it meant I wouldn’t have to worry about my boys traveling into a war zone. It also meant I wouldn’t need to worry about Teddy traveling abroad without me, given all his food allergies.

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Cuba Relaxing Rules For International Travelers With New Electronic Visa

One of the strictest countries to be a tourist in the world, the Caribbean cultural hotspot that is Cuba is finally easing entry rules for foreign guests. The country is launching a new electronic visa this May that will make traveling there alot easier, including for our Globe Aware volunteers.


Cuba Is Relaxing Rules For All International Travelers With New Electronic Visa

By: Vinicius Costa
May 9, 2024
Travel Off Path

One of the strictest countries to be a tourist in the world, the Caribbean cultural hotspot that is Cuba is finally easing entry rules for foreign guests.

The country is launching a new electronic visa (or eVisa) this May that will make traveling there a lot easier, including for Americans.

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The Best Airlines for International Travel

International travel is a must-have life experience for millions of Americans, including Globe Aware volunteers. But which airline should you choose for your next volunteer vacation? Let’s look at a few popular U.S. airlines to see which ones fly to the most countries.


The Best Airlines for International Travel

By Ben Gran
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2024

International travel is a must-have life experience for millions of Americans. Whether you’re visiting another country for the first time or you’re a veteran globetrotter, it feels good to get your passport stamped in a new place.

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The golden rules of solo travel

Globe Aware volunteers concerned about traveling solo, here are some golden rules to follow! A volunteer vacation offers many of the recommendations listed!


The golden rules of solo travel

We ask our editors and favourite solo travellers for their savviest tips and tricks

BY OLIVIA MORELLI
19 May 2024
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER


The joys of travelling solo are endless. There is something truly freeing about exploring new places alone – you can go where you please, eat when you want, and have uninterrupted quality time with yourself. The interest in solo travel has been slowly rising for a while, but new data from UK-based travel organisation ABTA shows that 16 per cent of travellers went on holiday by themselves in 2023, a five per cent increase from the previous 12-month period. Plus, there is a huge increase in solo travel from “those aged 35-44, where solo traveller numbers more than doubled to 13 per cent in 2023 from just 6 per cent in 2022.”

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