For Globe Aware volunteers who may be concerned, tourists are once again returning to Vietnam’s ancient town of Hoi An. Residents are working to clear mud and debris, reopening the UNESCO-listed site after floods devastated the central region. Since tourism and services form the backbone of Hoi An’s economy, this recovery marks a vital step forward. Learn more in today’s blog.

Tourists return to Vietnam’s Hoi An as cleanup efforts progress after floods

November 1, 2025
Reuters

Tourists are returning to Vietnam‘s ancient town of Hoi An as residents clean up mud and debris to reopen the UNESCO-listed site following floods that devastated the central region and killed at least 35 people.

Tourism and services, driven by accommodation, dining and ticket sales, form the backbone of Hoi An’s economy and contributed nearly two-thirds of regional income last year as the town welcomed more than 4.4 million visitors, including 3.6 million foreigners, official data showed.

Tune in to the latest episode of Amplify Your Legacy, where Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder of Globe Aware, shares how one woman’s choice to serve transformed lives — including her own.  Hear insights on the importance of ethical volunteerism, how short-term volunteer travel can create lasting global impact, and the mindset shifts behind leading with purpose. Discover how to turn your professional experience into a legacy of service through meaningful, culturally immersive programs that empower communities worldwide.

The internet is full of travel tips, tricks, and hacks that promise to make trips stress-free, and Globe Aware volunteers often find these especially helpful. Here are some tips to help you when you’re locating lost devices abroad.

The easy travel hacks that can help reunite you with your lost phone and camera

By Marti Stelling
Oct 29, 2025
MSN

The internet is home to no shortage of tips, tricks and hacks which promise to make your travels stress-free.

On the social media site Reddit, there is an entire discussion page for people to share these tips and ask for advice.

Mexico joins the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France, and Vietnam in shaping 2026 travel trends as global travelers shift toward peaceful landscapes, cultural authenticity, and meaningful local experiences. Globe Aware volunteers can explore such destinations, where rising demand is driven by those seeking value, sustainability, and emotional connection.

Mexico Joins US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France and Vietnam in Shaping 2026 Travel Trends as Rising Demand Shifts Toward Underrated Destinations With Natural Beauty and Authentic Cultural Experiences

October 30, 2025
TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD

Mexico joins US, Canada, UK, Japan, Italy, France and Vietnam in shaping 2026 travel trends as global traveler behavior shifts away from overcrowded tourism hubs and towards emerging destinations that offer peaceful landscapes, cultural authenticity and meaningful local experiences. New industry data shows that rising demand is being driven not only by adventure seekers and holidaymakers, but also by remote professionals and long-stay travellers who are prioritising value, space, sustainability and emotional connection over mass-market tourism.

Imagine jetting off to a remote village, not as a tourist, but as a volunteer, building infrastructure alongside indigenous elders and realizing that true success isn’t in the bricks laid, but in the trust earned across cultures.In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, to explore how culturally aware project delivery creates lasting impact.

From grassroots community design to stakeholder alignment across continents, this conversation uncovers how purpose-driven projects can transform not only communities but the people who lead them.

In this inspiring episode, host Trina Wilcox speaks with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of Globe Aware, a nonprofit organization creating sustainable volunteer travel experiences around the world.

Globe Aware volunteers, get ready for a busy travel season! With Thanksgiving and Christmas travel bookings already surpassing last year’s numbers, read our latest blog for tips on planning your volunteer trips during the holidays.

Flight bookings for Thanksgiving and Christmas are up from 2024

By Megan Cerullo, Kris Van Cleave
October 15, 2025
CBS News

Thanksgiving and Christmas travel is set to shatter records this year, according to new data.

Booking data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, indicates that the number of reservations made between June 20 and Oct. 8 for travel during the two major holiday periods is up compared to the same time last year. Bookings for Thanksgiving travel are 2% higher, while bookings for travel around Christmastime are up roughly 1% compared to 2024.

Globe Aware volunteers planning holiday trips can save money by booking early and exploring affordable destinations. A travel expert shares her top tips and inspiration for making the most of the holiday travel season.

With prices already trending up, here are some ways to save on holiday travel

Emmy-nominated travel host Alice Ford shares tips on the best times to book flights, her favorite holiday destinations, and more.

Scripps News Group
Oct 08, 2025

The holidays are right around the corner and if you’re planning to fly home or maybe get away to somewhere new, you’re going to want to start planning that trip sooner rather than later.

Alice Ford is an Emmy-nominated travel host and she sat down with Scripps News to share some of her top tips for saving money and finding inspiration on destinations to visit this holiday travel season.

What if your next vacation changed a community and changed you? In this episode, Jake sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder/CEO of Globe Aware, to unpack the reality of short-term, no-politics/no-proselytizing volunteer vacations—one-week service projects designed to build cultural awareness, gratitude, and real-world impact.