From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
Mexican Ecotourism, Community Development, and Some Epic Organic Mushrooms

Mexican Ecotourism, Community Development, and Some Epic Organic Mushrooms

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Could mushrooms be magic for one of Mexico's poorest regions?
Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

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Volunteer health and medical placements abroad can be enormously beneficial, or terribly irresponsible. Here are five ways to avoid common pitfalls.
Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

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There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.
A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing

A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing

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15 travel tips to manage your budget and get the most out of the city.
7 Tips for New EFL Teachers in Thailand

7 Tips for New EFL Teachers in Thailand

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Tried and tested advice for teaching abroad in the Land of Smiles.
Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

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No oven? No problem with Erin Craig’s cooking tips.
Cultural Crash Course in India

Cultural Crash Course in India

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Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.
Different Times of the Month

Different Times of the Month

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For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.
Con Voyage

Con Voyage

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How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
A World Apart

A World Apart

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When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.
Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

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    On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.

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On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
How to Find an Internship in Switzerland

How to Find an Internship in Switzerland

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    How to Find an Internship in Switzerland

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    For recent graduates looking for an unparalleled first work experience, Switzerland offers a wide array of internship possibilities.

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For recent graduates looking for an unparalleled first work experience, Switzerland offers a wide array of internship possibilities.
Indonesias New Marine Ambassadors

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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    Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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    For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie under the sea.

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For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
International Volunteering for Artsies

International Volunteering for Artsies

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    International Volunteering for Artsies

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    Don't underestimate the contribution someone with an arts background can make on an international development project.

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Don't underestimate the contribution someone with an arts background can make on an international development project.
Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

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    Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

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    Volunteer health and medical placements abroad can be enormously beneficial, or terribly irresponsible. Here are five ways to avoid common pitfalls.

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Volunteer health and medical placements abroad can be enormously beneficial, or terribly irresponsible. Here are five ways to avoid common pitfalls.
How to Become An Expedition Leader

How to Become An Expedition Leader

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    How to Become an Expedition Leader

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    Verge asks veteran guide and instructor, Jade Bielski, just what it takes to become a top-notch expedition leader.

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Verge asks veteran guide and instructor, Jade Bielski, just what it takes to become a top-notch expedition leader.
Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

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    Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

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    There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.

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There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.
Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

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    Golden opportunity or black hole? A veteran WWOOFer shares his top tips for choosing a volunteer farm placement.

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Golden goose or red herring? A veteran WWOOFer shares his top tips for choosing a volunteer farm placement.
Elephant Treks: Dont Get Taken for a Ride

Elephant Treks: Don't Get Taken for a Ride

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Elephants, freed from the cruelty of Thailand's logging industry, now face an equally grim prospect: Tourism.

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