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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.
As volunteering overseas takes off, growing pains lead to new challenges for the field and for volunteers.
Seduced by the laid-back charm of the tiny island of Utila, Mark Rogers established the first freediving certification program in the Caribbean—and made the island his home.
Don't just take our word for it. Verge interviewed some key execs to get their take on gap years. The bottom line? Go for it.
Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But responsible travel experts say there's a better way.
From couchsurfing to house swapping, here's how to take the cost of accommodation out of your travel budget.