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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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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.
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How to Become An Expedition Leader
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
Verge asks veteran guide and instructor, Jade Bielski, just what it takes to become a top-notch expedition leader.
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How to Become an Expedition Leader
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Verge asks veteran guide and instructor, Jade Bielski, just what it takes to become a top-notch expedition leader.
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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.
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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.
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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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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.
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