Volunteer Travel

Numerous factors can disrupt your digestion while traveling. Globe Aware volunteers aren’t alone if their stomachs act up on the road; here’s what a recent survey reveals.

This Is How Long Travelers Hold Their Bowels and Bladder While Traveling, Survey Finds

A new survey reveals 51 percent of travelers experience “digestive changes” while traveling.

By Stacey Leasca
June 6, 2025
Travel + Leisure

There are a lot of things that can throw off your digestion while traveling. From the airplane ride itself to eating new foods in your destination that are far from your typical meals, it’s no surprise when our tummies get a little upset. The key thing to know here is that it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, a new QS Supplies survey shows that 51 percent of travelers experience “digestive changes” while traveling. But that’s not the wildest stat it found.

Globe Aware volunteers should be aware that while it’s hard to predict if your belongings or digital devices will be searched at a U.S. port of entry, you can take steps to reduce the risk. Here’s a checklist.

Preparing devices for travel through a US border

June 12, 2025
Freedom of the Press Foundation

Those within the U.S. have Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures — but there is an exception at the border. Customs and Border Protection asserts broad authority to search travelers’ devices when crossing U.S. borders, whether traveling by land, sea, or air. And unfortunately, except for a dip at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when international travel substantially decreased, CBP has generally searched more devices year over year since the George W. Bush administration. While the percentage of travelers affected by device searches remains small, in recent months we’ve heard growing concerns about apparent increased immigration scrutiny and enforcement at U.S. ports of entry, including seemingly unjustified device searches.

Flying this summer? Airport travel can get stressful and overwhelming. If you’re a Globe Aware volunteer, especially a college student on break, here are some tips to make your journey smoother and less hectic.

5 tips for airport travel

June 5, 2025
Kathryn Pinto
The Daily Collegian

Flying this summer? Airport travel can be stressful and extremely complicated. As an out-of-state student from far enough away, people question my decision to attend Penn State. Over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about reducing travel hassle.

Here are five things you can do to ensure a smoother journey.