Coping with Loneliness Abroad

Coping with Loneliness Abroad

  • article header:

    Coping with Loneliness Abroad

  • article dek:

    Thriving in a new country means getting past a sense of isolation and embracing the excitement of a new challenge.

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

Thriving in a new country means getting past a sense of isolation and embracing the excitement of a new challenge.
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

  • article header:

    Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

  • article dek:

    Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

Slow down and don't miss lunch…how hard can it be?
Disco Fevers Dead, But Dengue Fever Isnt

Disco Fever's Dead, But Dengue Fever Isn't

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Here’s how I dealt with getting the dreaded illness in Thailand.
What Its Like to Teach English in Siberia

What It's Like to Teach English in Siberia

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages.
Why Im Moving to Cambodia

Why I'm Moving to Cambodia

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed. 
How a Language Reflects Culture

How a Language Reflects Culture

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Understanding basic personal pronouns can teach you far more about Vietnam than you might imagine. 
Actively Seeking Adventure

Actively Seeking Adventure

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
My favourite must-do activities in Novosibirsk, Russia.
Showering With a Friend in Burma

Showering With a Friend in Burma

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Every traveller has entertained the idea of a romance far from home. Here's what you can expect if you find it.
7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted

7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
I Could Be Part of That World

I Could Be Part of That World

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
After moving to Russia, I'm like the Little Mermaid. I can't walk, I can't talk. . .I can't even find a hairbrush. 
Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Heres Why.

Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Here's Why.

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Four challenges I encounter on the daily.
I Dont Like the Cold, But Im Moving to Siberia

I Don't Like the Cold, But I'm Moving to Siberia

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Why I'm leaving my life in New York City for a foreign land.  
3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Forget souvenirs. Here are the ideas that I'd like to bring with me when I return to the United States. 
A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
I never fully grasped how influential Buddhism was in Thailand until I was able to experience life as a teacher here. 
A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish. 
Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Tried-and-true advice from one ESL teacher. 
What Its Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
I believe in fostering communities of travellers. Here's how I do it. 
A Bartender Abroad

A Bartender Abroad

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation. 
Internships and Study Abroad Programs in China with CIP

Internships and Study Abroad Programs in China with CIP

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Jump-start your international career with an internship placement and mentorship in a multinational company in China, or study Chinese on an intensive Chinese language immersion program.

About

Travel with purpose; travel for good. Articles, resources and events for ethical and meaningful travel, volunteering, working and studying abroad.

Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

Sorry, this website uses features that your browser doesn’t support. Upgrade to a newer version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge and you’ll be all set.