What Not to Pack for a Volunteer Construction Project

What Not to Pack for a Volunteer Construction Project

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Think that volunteering in Bali means that you should pack a bikini and flip-flops? Think again.
Building a Future in Indonesia

Building a Future in Indonesia

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Volunteers in Bali ensure that houses become a home.

Random Acts of Curiosity

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
A chance meeting with an Indonesian farmer teaches Shane Barter that everyone has a story.
Teach to Travel

Teach to Travel

  • Issue Text: Latest Issue
Teaching English is a great way to see the world—and get paid for it.
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
After the Tsunami: Rebuilding Aceh

After the Tsunami: Rebuilding Aceh

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

The 2004 tsunami that slammed South East Asia has all but disappeared from the headlines here, but in the year since a group of UBC students has been working quietly to help people in Aceh, Indonesia, rebuild their homes and lives.
Backgrounder: Aceh

Backgrounder: Aceh

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

This province of Indonesia felt the impact of the 2004 tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. The good news? It has helped to wage peace in this war-torn region.
Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

  • Issue Text:

    Latest Issue

Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.

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.