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.
When I think back on it, my first experience volunteering overseas kind of sucked. It's a long story, but the short version is that I showed up in Nepal thinking that I was going to save the world and found out that really I was on an adventure tour posing as a volunteer programme.
What are the most in-demand and highly sought-after professions for international work—and how can you get your foot in the door?
Each year, more and more young Canadians are choosing to augment their education by taking time out to travel—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.
Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
From couchsurfing to house swapping, here's how to take the cost of accommodation out of your travel budget.