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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.
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...
What are the most in-demand and highly sought-after professions for international work—and how can you get your foot in the door?
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.
As volunteering overseas takes off, growing pains lead to new challenges for the field and for volunteers.
From couchsurfing to house swapping, here's how to take the cost of accommodation out of your travel budget.