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Best Early Black Friday Deals on Luggage

16 November 2022
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With these deals, you can get a quality carry-on, duffle, or other luggage for less. Globe Aware volunteers who need new travel gear, this is right time to stock up!

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Luggage Right Now

With these deals, you can get a quality carry-on, duffle, or other luggage for less.

By Samantha B Gordon
November 9, 2022
Consumer Reports

If you’re planning a trip for the holidays and like to travel light—or very light—you’ll want a bag that’s budget friendly and performs well in CR’s evaluations of carry-on suitcases, weekender bags, backpacks, and slim wallets.

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The friendliest countries in the world

8 November 2022
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Our planet is home to some seriously friendly countries, and our Globe Aware volunteers will delighted to see some of our own program locations on the list. Get ready for warm welcomes in locations like the Philippines, Peru and more!

The friendliest countries in the world: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

The most welcoming destinations from all four corners of the globe, as voted for by you.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER
October 4, 2022

They say you can travel the world and you’ll never find anywhere as welcoming as home, but we don’t quite think that’s true. From the ever-beaming people of Sri Lanka to the famously open-armed population of New Zealand, our planet is home to some seriously friendly countries, ready to share the love they feel for their country with you. So, once again, we asked our readers to vote for the countries they consider to be home to the friendliest people in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is how you voted – counting backwards from 10 to one.

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Part Four: Student volunteer service abroad advice

7 November 2022
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Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.

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Part Three: Student volunteer service abroad advice

7 November 2022
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Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.

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Part Two: Student volunteer service abroad advice

4 November 2022
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Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.

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Part One: Student volunteer service abroad advice

1 November 2022
Globe Aware
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Many students who have been on a mission trip or volunteer service abroad program think it is the ideal topic for their college admissions essay. However there are some very key points to think through, otherwise writing about your program will not be helpful at all. Here watch Dr. Crystal Rose and Globe Aware founder Kimberly Haley-Coleman discuss the ins and outs of the decision.

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Best Places to Visit in December 2022

28 October 2022
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Summer starts in December in South Africa with temperatures in the 70s, ideal for being outdoors. Globe Aware volunteers can enjoy hiking and the beaches comfortably during their volunteer vacation there.

11 Best Places to Travel in December 2022

These are the best places to visit in December in the U.S. and around the world.

By Patricia Doherty
October 15, 2022

From frosty ski resorts to warm-weather destinations, there are many fantastic places to travel in December. Love winter, snow, and chilly weather? Mountain ski resorts like Vail are already booking plenty of December reservations, so it’s time to start planning your cold-weather getaway.

Want to stay warm and relax on the beach or by the pool? Cancun and Anguilla are sunny options. Miami in December offers warm weather and annual festivities centered around art. Summer fans might want to head to the southern hemisphere where the season is just beginning in Cape Town and northern Chile. Travelers still wishing for a trip to Europe might consider Portugal’s island of Madeira.

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Vietnamese pho among world’s 100 most popular dishes

20 October 2022
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Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup considered a national dish, ranked 34th in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by an international food magazine. Globe Aware volunteers can taste authentic pho when they visit our Hoi An volunteer vacation site!

Vietnamese pho among world’s 100 most popular dishes

By Hoang Phong
October 13, 2022
VN Express International

Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup considered a national dish, ranked 34th in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by an international food magazine. Globe Aware volunteers can taste authentic pho when they visit our Hoi An volunteer vacation site!

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Save Time Re-entering The U.S. With This Free App

29 September 2022
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Last week, we mentioned the TSA-Precheck, but did our Globe Aware volunteers know about this app!? The Mobile Passport Control App may be just what you need to clear the airport lines at your volunteer vacation destination.

Save Time Re-entering The U.S. With This Free App

By TYLER FOX
Travel Off Path
July 18, 2022

Have you ever come back from an international trip and noticed signs displaying “Mobile Passport” as you make your way through U.S. Customs? If so, you’ve probably noticed that the line was much shorter than the one you were in. What you may not know is that it is completely free and easy to hop in the shorter line using a U.S. Customs and Border Protection phone app called Mobile Passport Control (MPC). The app is available on iOS and Android, is free of charge, and requires no application or membership fees. This sets it apart from Global Entry, which requires a $100 application fee, with membership only lasting five years.

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Seven scenic drives in the United States

27 September 2022
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Excited about your next Globe Aware volunteer vacation, but can’t wait to travel! Here are seven fantastic scenic drives scattered around the continental United States where our volunteers can enjoy fall weather, autumn color and more.

Seven scenic drives across the United States for your fall foliage fix

Forrest Brown
CNN
September 25, 2022

The United States is a car-obsessed nation, and a road trip feels like a natural right to many.

With gas prices slipping from their dizzying early summer heights and other folks wary of taking their chances with the air travel system, the fall road trip possibilities look pretty darn good this year.

In no particular order, here are seven fantastic scenic drives scattered around the continental United States where you can enjoy autumn color and more. Some are well-known; others are a bit under the radar.

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