Globe Aware Adventures in Service

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? The Weichels started serving abroad with Globe Aware back in 2017. They have been on our Guatemala, Cusco, Peru, Kenya, South Africa and Costa Rican programs, so we asked them if we could chat with them about their experien...

You're headed to our Orosi Valley Paradise Costa Rica program. You want to know what to pack, what the projects will be, what to expect with the weather, your leisure activities and more, and that'ss what this podcast is all about. This is a companion piece to the pdf packet that you should have received upon registration. The information in that packet will always be more up to date, but...

Gross National Happiness, minimum sustainable development fee, typical foods, national sport, what the projects are, how to dress, how difficult is the hike up to Tiger's nest, how much currency should you bring - Phallus Palace  what is that about? The food, the chilis, the culture, the people. How to get there - Bhutanese people, joy, tips and tricks and why anyone who possibly can should c...

Lots of people are finding all the forms and paperwork required to enter Cuba extremely challenging to understand and get through. This is a mini audio blog intended to walk through the essentials. Which pieces of paperwork will be checked and when? Why you need to go straight to the boarding gate if on layover en route to Cuba? How the dining and restaurant scene has been changing. What about whi...

(First: Apologies that this audio isn't as good as normal: we were testing new microphones!) What is proper etiquette around monks? What is appropriate clothing when visiting temples and otherwise? Why are the needs so great in northern Thailand near Myanmar? Is it safe? What do I pack? Is the water safe to drink? What can I do with my free time? How much money should I bring? Is it safe? Tell me...

What makes this location in Guatemala so special? What do I need to pack? What kinds of donations are needed? What is the reason and context for the extreme poverty? What are the risks and safety issues I need to think about? Can’t decide between Peru and Guatemala? Here are some reasons to give deep consideration to this Mayan treasure.

How will the embargo impact my experience in Cuba? What do I do about currency and money, do they still have two currencies? Is the food any good? What are the people like? What will I be doing? What paperwork do I need to bring? How do I get my Cuba visa tourist card? Can I travel to Cuba as an independent traveler? What happens if I speak badly about the government while I am there? What about d...