What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
Weighing the Risks of Travel to Areas of Unrest
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Whether it’s poverty, inflation, civil unrest or terrorism, you need to adapt when you travel.
From Britain to Bali
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
After three years and a pandemic, I'm returning to blog for Verge, this time as a digital nomad.
Essential Guide to Responsible & Ethical Travel
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But responsible travel experts say there's a better way.
Trek for Good: Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge
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- Written by: Cuso International
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the world of the Incas while supporting Cuso’s mission to eradicate poverty.
Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats
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- Written by: Ariana Crisafulli
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
Surviving A Season as a Fire Tower Lookout
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Why we travel
How a decade of international work and travel helped me survive four months alone in Alberta's boreal forest.
A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters
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- Written by: Melissa Foley
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek
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- Written by: Nicole Horowitz
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how.
Five Things to Consider Before Studying in Australia
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- Written by: Laurel Ewasiuk (Sponsored content)
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
You’re all packed up and ready to embark on new and exciting challenges! Not so fast.
8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
G'day: EPIC Australian Travels
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- Written by: Downunder Travel
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Plan an EPIC holiday in Australia! When working or studying abroad, take some time out to enjoy unique landscapes, iconic wildlife and pristine beaches.
The Hidden Homes of Bangkok
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness.
At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo
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- Written by: Jia Wei Lee, Raleigh International (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Search for Overseas Opportunities
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Try our keyword search of more than 7,000 overseas opportunities.
Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites
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- Written by: Daphne Hendsbee, Tullia Marcolongo
- Category: Travel Health
If your summer travel plans include playing or working outdoors, know how to recognize, avoid—and get rid of—these dangerous hitchhikers.
Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before
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- Written by: Ingle International - Sponsor Content
- Category: Why we travel
Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.
Healthcare Work in International Development
It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
Creative Modernity in Morocco
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- Written by: Tom Collins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Looking beyond Western ideals of what makes a "modern" country.
Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path
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- Written by: Daphne Hendsbee, Tullia Marcolongo
- Category: Travel Health
Which shots do you really need? It depends not only on where you're going, but also what you'll be doing there. Part two of a two-part series.
