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How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know

12 August 2024
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These are valuable tips for Globe Aware travelers bound for Romania or any volunteer vacation destination worldwide!

How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know

Two people posing for a selfie together, a crowd and ornate fountain and buildings behind them

Tourists take a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. “A city is not only monuments and marbles; it is people,” says Giovanni Andrea Martini, a city official in Venice. (Andrew Medichini / Associated Press)

By Laura King
Aug. 11, 2024
LATimes

AMSTERDAM — Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread more heavily than others, leaving residents swearing, slack-jawed or just shaking their heads.

In this busy European travel season, here are some things tourism professionals and local people would like you to know, so you won’t be that tourist:

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Strict rules about flying with dogs start Thursday, after months of confusion

6 August 2024
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Globe Aware volunteers ready to adopt a furry friend while on a volunteer vacation should know that the CDC has begun implementing new regulations for dogs entering the United States. Learn more about these changes, which aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies into the U.S. and align with international standards.

Strict rules about flying with dogs start Thursday, after months of confusion

By N’dea Yancey-Bragg
USA TODAY
July 31, 2024

Summer is a busy travel season for both people and their pups.

Heather Blas, a pet relocation specialist at Continental Pet Relocation, was already trying to navigate the hectic time for moving and seasonal airline restrictions when a slew of new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements for bringing dogs into the United States “turned things upside down.” As the deadline for the new rules drew closer, she constantly scoured the CDC’s website for the latest guidance and asked for advice from fellow pet shippers around the world who were hearing contradictory information.

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Peru, the region’s leading destination in the World Travel Awards – South America 2024

15 July 2024
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Peru is a unique destination for Globe Aware volunteers, with experiences that connect the past and present, through historical sites, traditional recipes, natural landscapes, and more. Discover more about this mystical country on your next volunteer vacation!

Peru, the region’s leading destination in the World Travel Awards – South America 2024

July 2, 2024
Peru

Peru is a unique destination for Globe Aware volunteers, with experiences that connect the past and present, through historical sites, traditional recipes, natural landscapes, and more. Discover more about this mystical country on your next volunteer vacation!

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How a Yucatan jungle hike could help revive Mexico’s ailing Maya communities

2 July 2024
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Globe Aware’s Mexico volunteer vacation destination has been highlighted in National Geographic! Discover the efforts being made on the Camino del Mayab, a hiking trail in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Globe Aware partners with community members, featured in the article, who are dedicated to revitalizing the local Maya communities dotted along the trail.

How a Yucatan jungle hike could help revive Mexico’s ailing Maya communities

Inland from Yucatán’s white beaches, the long-distance Camino del Mayab hiking trail is set to revive ailing Maya communities with jungle treks weaving past overgrown haciendas and secret cenotes.

By Jessica Vincent
April 24, 2024
National Geographic

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).
It’s an indescribable feeling, plunging into cool, clear water after walking for hours through the Yucatán jungle. I’m surrounded by the tall overhanging cliff walls of a cenote — a type of freshwater sinkhole believed by the ancient Maya to be portals to the underworld, and often used as sacrificial sites. The water is a mix of emerald green and turquoise, with large lily pads floating on the surface and thick alamo tree roots plunging to its depths from the cliffs like giant eels.

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Don’t Forget Your Child’s Vaccinations

17 June 2024
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Exploring Asia, embarking on an African safari, or traveling to the tropics often requires vaccinations, especially for children. Ensure you know how to prepare your kids for your next Globe Aware volunteer vacation abroad.

International Travel: Don’t Forget Your Child’s Vaccinations

By Ernie Mundell
U.S. News & World Report
June 16, 2024

Exploring Europe, taking an African safari, going on a trip to the tropics: In many cases, vaccines are needed for travel, and that’s doubly true for children.

According to pediatrician Dr. Lauren Nguyen, researching what vaccines are needed and preparing well before your family’s departure is crucial.

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The Best Airlines for International Travel

27 May 2024
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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

21 May 2024
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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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Summer travel season could be busiest in years

21 May 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration expects June 30 to be the busiest day of the summer. Here’s what Globe Aware volunteers should know when planning out their volunteer vacation.

Summer travel season could be busiest in years, FAA forecast

The Federal Aviation Administration expects June 30 to be the busiest day of the summer with 53,785 flights.

By Larry Collins
May 20, 2024
NBCDFW

The unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend, but for some airlines like Fort Worth-based American Airlines, the summer surge has already started.

American Airlines estimates its summer travel season will run from May 17 through Sept. 3 and expects to have 72 million travelers over the summer.

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Guide to Traveling Safely in India During Heatwave Season

6 May 2024
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As temperatures soar with the upcoming heatwave season, planning travel requires more than just itinerary adjustments. This guide offers crucial insights and strategies for Globe Aware volunteers braving the heat, ensuring their volunteer vacation in India remains memorable for all the right reasons.

Guide to Traveling Safely in India During Heatwave Season

May 4, 2024
TTW 

As temperatures soar across Indian states during the relentless heatwave seasons, planning travel requires more than just itinerary adjustments. With the mercury hitting record highs, ensuring safety and comfort becomes paramount. This guide offers crucial insights and strategies for travelers braving the heat, ensuring their adventure through India remains memorable for all the right reasons.

Understanding the Heatwave Phenomenon:

What is a Heatwave?

A heatwave occurs when the temperature rises significantly above the average for a particular region during the summer months, often accompanied by high humidity. In India, this phenomenon is especially pronounced and can have severe impacts on both the environment and public health.

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The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica for Wildlife, Surfing, and Fewer Crowds

29 April 2024
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These are the best months to visit Costa Rica for our Globe Aware volunteers interested in continuing their stay after their volunteer vacation!

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica for Wildlife, Surfing, and Fewer Crowds

These are the best months to visit Costa Rica—whether you’re looking to spot sea turtles, chase swells, or learn to surf.

BY AMBER PORT
Condé Nast Traveler 
March 12, 2024

Costa Rica is easy to love with its awe-inspiring landscape and infectious atmosphere. With so much to offer, the best time to visit Costa Rica depends on what you’re looking to do during your holiday. Whether you’re off wildlife spotting or chasing swells, spending time in this picturesque Central American nation quickly teaches visitors what the “pura vida” lifestyle is all about. Below, see the best months to plan a Costa Rican getaway for surfing, budget travel, whale spotting, and more.

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