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

10 June 2024
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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)

10 June 2024
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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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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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THE TOP 10 ECO-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS TO VISIT

22 April 2024
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In continuing celebration of Earth Day, here are the top ten eco-friendly destinations to visit, many being Globe Aware volunteer vacation destinations!

THE TOP 10 ECO-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS TO VISIT

By Stephen
Mar 25, 2024
My Baggage

Exploring the world and experiencing its stunning natural beauty, as well as discovering a wealth of cultures and traditions, has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity for many people.

However, we’re more aware than ever before of the impact our actions can have on the planet. That’s why so many of us are committed to keeping our carbon footprint in check while travelling. Many travel providers have adopted this approach by introducing various initiatives to support eco-friendly tourism.

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Eat your way around the world with these six food travel books

22 April 2024
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To mark World Book Day, Globe Aware suggests these travel books that will immerse you in a global culinary adventure, possibly sparking your interest in experiencing the cuisines firsthand during a volunteer vacation!

Eat your way around the world with these 6 food travel books

These travel books take you on a culinary journey around the world, from coastal Italy to the culinary belly of Seoul.

BySarah Barrell
March 07, 2024
National Geographic

Travel books with a real sense of place are often those you can almost taste. And there’s a tantalising crop of globetrotting food books hitting the shelves this spring. We’ve really enjoyed Cold Kitchen, Caroline Eden’s travel memoir hewn through recipes from as far and wide as Central Asia, Ukraine, the Baltics and Turkey. And Jenny Jefferies’ Islands in a Common Sea, which delves into farming and fishing in countries such as Bhutan, Australia, Nigeria and Argentina, with human stories, recipes and beautiful photography celebrating biodiversity. Along with these tasty titles, here’s our selection of books that will work up your appetite for travel this season.

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