Special Section: Bridging the gap
- the case for a year off
Long encouraged in many parts of the world, a gap year - or
year off - delivers benefits that a classroom doesn't. This
special three part section looks at the benefits of a gap
year, from the perspective of educators, students>
and employers>.
Getting Down to Basics: Alexandre
Trudeau
Fast making a name for himself as one of Canada's most important
journalists, Alexandre Trudeau reports from some of the world's
most troubled places. He speaks with Verge about the importance
of meaningful travel.
Medecins Sans Frontières:
First in, Last out
Young Canadian volunteers with Médecins Sans Frontières
talk about braving some of the world's worst conflict zones
to deliver help where it's desperately needed. more>
Destination: Australia
Australia is a backpackers' Mecca and one of the hottest tickets
going. Find out why - and find out how to get out and see
the land of Oz without spending a fortune.
DEPARTMENTS
Dispatches: Travel Advisories -
Safe and Sound?
Tourism Concern alleges that politics - not safety - often
dictate our travel warnings. And the impacts are felt by the
world's most vulnerable.
Your Environment: Clearing the
Forest for the Trees
Is ecotourism really eco? A volunteer is surprised to learn
that cutting down trees can be a form of environmentalism.
First Person
Elf Land Butter Love English: Teaching English to Korean preschoolers
can be full of surprises - right from the first day on the
job.
Global Classroom
Are You That Type? Can you hack life on the road without the
comforts of home? Some points to consider for first time travellers.
more>
Travel Bugs: Better Get Me a Bucket
If you're one of those people who feels queasy on anything
but rollerskates, you'll want to read this. more>
Backgrounder: Darfur at a Glance
Confused about what exactly is going on? We were too. Here's
a beginners' guide. more>
Out There: Bigger & Better
Continued
The quest for a blue whale continues as Mike Fuchigami trades
his way through Cambodia.
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