The Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.
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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.
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Got a teaching degree? Here's how to pay off your student loans while travelling the world.
Risk managers' common-sense tips for making your time abroad as safe as possible.
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?
Taking a "gap year", or year off, is standard in much of the world. The idea of a year off is just starting to catch on in Canada, and there are thousands of ways to to get out and go...
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.
My advice for high school graduates about to head out on their gap year adventures.