Check out the shortlisted images from this year's photo contest.
Verge Magazine, the Go Global Expo and Rough Guides are proud to present the finalists in our 2013 Travel With Purpose Photo Contest.
These images were selected by a panel of professional photographers and Verge editorial staff, and represent the very best of more than 1,500 entries submitted by Verge readers.
Voting closed March 15, 2014. Winners will be announced by the end of March.
Verge would like to acknowledge everyone who submitted photographs this year and thank them for sharing the memorable moments that have made their travels meaningful.
