Go Abroad China: Internships With Top International Companies in China
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Go Abroad China arranges internship placements with Fortune500 companies in Beijing and Shanghai. Experience being a part of one of the world's biggest companies in China.
Staying Fit in a Foodie Capital of the World
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- Written by: Liam O'Donovan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Is there a "freshman 15" when it comes to travel?
Life is a Ride
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- Written by: Tiffany Wang
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Tiffany learns valuable lessons wakeboarding in Singapore.
Five Must-knows for a Successful Internship in China
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Go Abroad China shares its best tips to help you make the most of your Chinese Internship
What Happens After Working Overseas
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- Written by: Alana Fata
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
After working abroad in Vietnam, Alana readjust to life at home.
Life After Exchange
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- Written by: Judi Zienchuk
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Judi finds the perfect way to keep the adventure of study abroad alive.
Moving Mountains in Nepal
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- Written by: Tim Koehn
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Faced with insurmountable poverty, there's little that many Nepalis can do to elevate themselves. Against the odds, Vishu Sijali is trying to change that.
Moving mountains in Nepal
One man's remarkable efforts to bootstrap his community in the face of crushing poverty.
Sustainable Tourism in Central Asia
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- Written by: Michael Soncina
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
A recent graduate explores developments in tourism in a nearly-forgotten part of Central Asia.
Jump into the sea of cars
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- Written by: Dylan Muñoz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
Volunteer or Study in Thailand
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- Written by: Roop Gill
- Category: Study Abroad
Although Thailand is known for backpacking and budget beach getaways, there are many opportunities to stay longer and get involved.
All About Thailand: Vital Statistics
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Quick facts about this Southeast Asian nation.
Teach to Travel
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
Teaching English is a great way to see the world—and get paid for it.
Malaria Misconceptions
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
After the Tsunami: Rebuilding Aceh
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- Written by: Tom Peacock
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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.
Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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.
Getting a Shipboard Education
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- Written by: Kate Daley
- Category: Study Abroad
How to earn credits while sailing the open seas.
Postcards from Pakistan
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- Written by: Sean Guistini
- Category: Why we travel
How a young Canadian organized and funded his own journey to Pakistan where he volunteered in a refugee camp on the Afghan border.
Backgrounder: Nepal
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Nepal is a tiny country in the Himalayas squeezed between China to the north and India to the south. It is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and has long been the destination of choice for outdoor adventure travel.
Malaria: The Goods on Bad Air
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- Written by: Richard Desrochers
- Category: Travel Health
Long ago, Romans knew that something in the air around the marshy areas of Rome was making people sick and even killing them.
