You are here: Home/ Articles

Latest Articles and Blogs

Does volunteering abroad do 'more harm than good'?

Does volunteering abroad do 'more harm than good'?

By
There seemed to be a flood of bad news for everyone at Verge on Monday. 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
So you wanna be a (good) travel writer?

So you wanna be a (good) travel writer?

By
Travel writing is one of those professions that most people think is really cool, easy and fun - staying in fancy hotels or visiting exotic locales 24/7 and whipping up a quick article here and there - but it's actually one of the most misunderstood.
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
To stay or not to stay?

To stay or not to stay?

By
Should more gap year travellers and people taking a career break spend their time off volunteering at home? 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Gappers need bailing out?

Gappers need bailing out?

By
More than a whole third of UK gap-year travellers need to be financially bailed out by their parents. 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Reducing the risk of disasters worldwide

Reducing the risk of disasters worldwide

By
Little known fact: Studies show that just $1 invested today in disaster risk reduction saves $4 or more in the future cost of relief and rehabilitation. 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Introducing the "Brain Exchange"

Introducing the "Brain Exchange"

By
Once upon a time, academic institutions in the United States and Britain would pilfer all the talented students from around the world by offering a high-quality education and a wealth of job opportunities after graduation. 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Teaching Indian Girls to Kick Ass

Teaching Indian Girls to Kick Ass

By
Check out these stories about a woman using karate and self defense to empower young women in India.
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Students Need Support to Internationalize Their Educations

Students Need Support to Internationalize Their Educations

By
The student experience becomes more internationalized every year, with more students from overseas coming to North America, and more domestic students embarking on semesters or years abroad. 
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
The Galápagos Islands Get Demoted

The Galápagos Islands Get Demoted

By
If the UN decides a region isn't an endangered site anymore, is that good news? Or bad news?
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
Majoring in Responsible Travel

Majoring in Responsible Travel

By
There are plenty of options for students who want to combine studying with a love of travel, but now you can actually get a degree in it by majoring in geotourism at Missouri State University.
Published in Editor's Desk
Tagged under
Read more...
How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Organization

How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Organization

By
Volunteering abroad can be extremely rewarding—but how can you be sure you're really helping?
Published in Volunteer Abroad
Tagged under
Read more...
It's for You: A Firsthand Tale of Volunteering in Costa Rica

It's for You: A Firsthand Tale of Volunteering in Costa Rica

By
A brief volunteer stint parallels all the challenges and joys of development work.
Published in Volunteer Abroad
Tagged under
Read more...
Page 133 of 149

Join the Verge Community

Verge Magazine Membership


Join our community of savvy travellers and put nearly two decades of inspiring articles, authoritative information and expert advice to work for you.

Show me more > Login >

 

Featured Opportunity

Verge Magazine: Blog from the field
Verge Magazine: Blog from the field

Love to travel? Love to write? Apply now to be a blogger for Verge Magazine.

Travel Intelligence Bulletin

Namibia

The latest openings overseas—direct to your inbox.
More information and sample newsletter>

Subscriber Login

About

Travel with purpose; travel for good. Articles, resources and events for ethical and meaningful travel, volunteering, working and studying abroad.

Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

Like what you see?

Follow us on social media