Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?

Verge asks veteran journalist and founder of the Global Reporting Centre, Peter Klein, what it takes to become a journalist working internationally.

A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here's what you need to know.

Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.

A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.