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Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments

Details: Written by: Verge Magazine; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

The lowdown on studying, working and volunteering in the world's most geographically extreme environments.

Britain on the Cheap

Details: Written by: Simon Worsfold; Category: Budget Traveller

Britain can be one of the most utterly expensive places to travel, and those Canadian dollars disappear quickly. If you need to get by on a baguette budget but still want to have a blast, then read on...

Surveying the Damaged in Afghanistan

Details: Written by: Erin Grinnell; Category: Work Abroad

After decades of war, resignation has replaced hope for many young Afghans who have never seen peace.

How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class

Details: Written by: Rachelle Delaney; Category: Work Abroad

Helpful hints on how to cope when you find yourself unexpectedly standing in front of a class that doesn't speak your language, but wants to.

Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1

Details: 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.

Top 7 International Resume Tips

Details: Written by: Andrea Gourgy; Category: Work Abroad

Preparing a resume for a position overseas? Check out Verge's top 7 tips from the experts.

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How to Write an International Resume

Details: Written by: Andrea Gourgy; Category: Work Abroad

Verge asks the experts how to tailor your resume to land that job overseas.

Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Details: 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.

Saving the World 101: How to Start Your Own NGO

Details: Written by: Wendy Glauser; Category: Work Abroad

Anyone with a hammer and a shovel can start an international non-governmental organization, but you'll need more than just good intentions to make it work.

International Opportunities in the Health Sciences

Details: Written by: Elena Sosa Lerín; Category: Work Abroad

Looking to hit the road with your stethoscope? Here's how to put your degree to work overseas.

Casual Work Overseas Resources

Details: Written by: Susan Griffith; Category: Work Abroad

The most worthwhile sources of information are, without question, personal contacts and experienced travellers you'll meet on the road.

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Top 10 Casual Jobs Overseas

Details: Written by: Susan Griffith; Category: Work Abroad

Thinking about working abroad? Check out these options.

How to Find Casual Work Overseas

Details: Written by: Susan Griffith; Category: Work Abroad

Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a year? Consider picking up a short-term job abroad.

Resources for Aspiring Travel Writers

Details: Written by: Julia Steinecke; Category: Work Abroad

There are a lot of helpful how-to books on travel writing (e.g. The Travel Writer's Handbook by Zobel and Butler). But my advice is to spend more time actually reading travel writers who inspire you.