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Mexico’s Safest Tourist Destination Is Also One Of Its Most Beautiful

10 July 2023
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Well, this is no surprise! Once again Mexico continues to soar in popularity, easily claiming the spot of the most-visited country among Americans. Globe Aware volunteers won’t be surprised to see this volunteer vacation destination named as the safest again in 2023!

July 9, 2023
Travel off Path

Amid the surge in demand for international travel, Mexico continues to soar in popularity, easily claiming the spot of the most-visited country among Americans.

Despite their love for Mexico, with its laid-back atmosphere, and incredible culture, one of the things that persists at the back of U.S. vacationers’ minds is safety. After all, Mexico is repeatedly portrayed in the media as a place where crime occurs regularly and gang activity is rampant.

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Fourth of July travel forecast: What to know before hitting the road or heading to the airport

26 June 2023
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With less than one week to go until the Fourth of July holiday weekend, here’s what you need to know before hitting the highway or heading to the airport. Here are some tips for our Globe Aware volunteers before they head to the airport!

Fourth of July travel forecast: What to know before hitting the road or heading to the airport

About 43.2 million people are expected to hit the road for the July 4th holiday.

By Emily Shapiro and Amanda Maile
June 26, 2023, 6:33 AM
ABC

With less than one week to go until the Fourth of July holiday weekend, here’s what you need to know before hitting the highway or heading to the airport.

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Five Reasons Why Volunteering Abroad Is the Best Way to Travel

20 June 2023
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Globe Aware volunteer vacations are a fantastic opportunity that allows you to make an impact in one week abroad! An avid traveler and volunteer explains her five reasons why she believes volunteering abroad is the best way to travel.

Marquita Payne Offers 5 Reasons Why Volunteering Abroad Is the Best Way to Travel

By Marquita Payne
ACCESSWIRE
May 1, 2020

Avid traveler and volunteer Marquita Payne Explains 5 Reasons Why She Believes Volunteering Abroad is the Best Way to Travel.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / APRIL 21, 2020 / Traveling is an activity that can enrich the mind, body, and soul. Avid traveler and volunteer Marquita Payne are constantly expressing how traveling can encourage a broader worldview, and ultimately, improve gratitude for what we all have here at home. Marquita Payne recently offered the five major benefits of volunteering abroad that she has learned and experienced first-hand in her lifetime.

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Preparing for Your Service Abroad Adventure in Cusco, Peru

19 June 2023
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Today, we’re visiting Peru. Want to know what to expect, what to bring, and what it’s like? That’s what this podcast is all about. 0:49 — Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman introduces the Cusco Program and gives context about some problems that Peru faces. 6:17 — Peru travel essentials: a beginner’s guide of what to pack. 13:38 — How to get to Peru – travel requirements, airports, pickup, and other essential arrival details. 20:11 — Introducing our fantastic program coordinator for Peru: Rocio. 21:30 — We take a look at staying accommodations for volunteers at the Cusco program and talk a little bit about what it’s like to stay in Peru. 30:00 — Kimberly talks about interacting with local Peruvians. 30:58 — Peru’s most famous adventure is undoubtedly the magic city of Macchu Pichu. Here’s a look at what it takes to get there, as well as a couple of recommendations for other excursions. 36:50 — Kimberly walks through Peruvian food. 38:36 — Leaving Peru. 40:27 — Keep in touch!

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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

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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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Family Volunteering Abroad with the 4 Young Weichel Kids by Globe Aware Adventures in Service

7 June 2023
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Were you planning on waiting to volunteer with your kids until they got older and “could remember it?” Did you think traveling with a kid just might be too difficult?

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10 Summer Travel Destinations That Are Still Hidden Gems

30 May 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers can check out these off-the-beaten-path summer destinations that remain hidden gems, including one volunteer vacation destination in South America!

10 Summer Travel Destinations That Are Still Hidden Gems

BY ROBYNNE TRUEMAN
May 29 2023
THE TRAVEL

Escape the crowds this summer by booking a trip to a destination that remains relatively unknown or isn’t as popular during this peak travel season.

Finding a unique destination to visit during the summer months when everyone is taking advantage of school holidays is challenging. Popular cities like Paris, with its iconic shopping streets, and Venice, with its famous canals, are overwhelmed with travelers during July and August, making them less attractive to those who prefer to get off the tourist trail.

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These Are 10 Most Travel-Friendly Countries In Africa To Explore

30 May 2023
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Globe Aware volunteers may be surprised to learn we are adding a third volunteer vacation program to the two African countries that pop up on this list, can you guess which one?

These Are 10 Most Travel-Friendly Countries In Africa To Explore

BY AARON SPRAY
MAY 28, 2023
THE TRAVEL

Africa is an extraordinary destination, and these countries are some of the most travel-friendly for people wanting to explore the African continent.

Africa is a vast continent home to over a billion people and some 56 countries. It is diverse, and it is ancient. It is a place that everyone should visit if they have the chance. Plus, North Africa is extremely different from Sub-Saharan Africa and is often treated separately.

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Over 40 million Americans will be traveling for Memorial Day: Here’s how you can prepare

22 May 2023
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Here’s what our Globe Aware volunteer vacations should know ahead of what’s expected to be one of the busiest weekends for Memorial Day travel yet!

Over 40 million Americans will be traveling for Memorial Day: Here’s how you can prepare

Here’s what you should know ahead of what’s expected to be one of the busiest weekends for Memorial Day travel yet

By Ashley Nash
May 19, 2023
DESERT NEWS

Memorial Day 2023 is expected to bring a record-breaking busy travel weekend. Here’s how travelers can prepare.

According to the AAA’s Memorial Day 2023 travel report, the post-pandemic summer travel boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Over Memorial Day weekend of 2023, AAA predicts that 42.3 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over the holiday weekend.

Even though a busy holiday weekend is on the forecast, travelers can still make smart and efficient moves to ensure the best Memorial Day travel possible. Here’s what travelers should know before hitting the road this month.

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20 Cool Destinations for When You Just Can’t Take the Summer Heat

15 May 2023
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These off-the-beaten-path destinations are for seekers of cloudy days and cool breezes. You might be surprised to find this particular Globe Aware volunteer vacation on the list!

20 Cool Destinations for When You Just Can’t Take the Summer Heat

Escape the dog days with a breezy vacation.

By Andrea Romano
April 29, 2023
TRAVEL+LEAISURE

Summer is a time for lounging on the sand, soaking up rays, swimming in the surf, and strolling boardwalks with ice cream in hand — unless you’re averse to the sweat, sunburn, and general discomfort that comes along with the heat. These off-the-beaten-path summer vacations, from New Zealand to Greenland, are for seekers of cloudy days and cool breezes. Book your travels in one of these destinations to escape the dreaded dog days to come.

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