FEATURES
Behind the Lines with Robert Young Pelton
Author, filmmaker and adventurer Robert Young Pelton has found
his way into, and out of, more conflict zones than most people
could name. Verge asked him why he does it - and how.
Kevin Sites: Going Solo in the
Hot Zone
It's war reporting for the plugged in generation. Backpack
journalist Kevin Sites is on a year-long journey to the world's
conflict zones, bringing us stories of the ordinary people
on the ground. We caught up with him on a recent break in
London, England.
Surveying the Damaged
While Canada debates 'should be in Afghanistan or not', Canadian
humanitarian workers are giving their all on the ground. Verge
gets the scoop from one young Canadian in the fray, who spends
her days speaking with the residents of Kabul. more>
Backdoor Britain
These days, Britain is just jammed with visitors - and with
the upcoming London Olympics it's only going to get more popular.
Tips seeing the best that hidden Britain has to offer, while
avoiding the crowds - and making those loonies last in one
of the world's most expensive places. more>
Going to Extremes
Some top adventure destinations and crucial local knowledge
for you to take on your journey. These are the most climatologically
and geographically demanding environments... where you'll
come face to face with the worst (or most distant) lands that
Mother Nature has to offer. more>
DEPARTMENTS
Dispatches
Climate rights & wrongs
Gear check: back to basics
Peru Yales foul
Global Classroom
Why Study Abroad?
Don't ask what your study abroad experience can do for you;
ask what it can help you to do for your country. more>
Your Environment
A Slippery Business
A Canadian filmmaker's Hot Doc raises questions about our
corporate responsibilities as a nation
World Wise
Know this before you go: if you get yourself into a bad situation
abroad, chances are that your government can't get you out
of it. more>
Great Gear - Don't leave home
without it
Six travel pros share the gear secrets closest to their hearts.
Backgrounder: Afghanistan
Beyond the bombings - a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent
history. more>
Travel Bugs
Malaria Mythconceptions
Dr Wise dispels some common travellers' beliefs about malaria.
Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics. more>
