2008 Go Abroad Directory
Don't miss this special section. Verge checked in with 78
organizations to find out about the hundreds of overseas opportunities
they're offering for 2008. Whether you want to volunteer,
work, intern or study abroad, or you just want a bit of adventure,
start your travel planning here.
Africa SOMA
An exchange programme in Kenya, which brings kids from Nairobi's
slums to spend time in a Maasai community, is helping to build
bridges and understanding between these two very different
communities. And Canadian Caroline Archambault is right in
the thick of it. more>
Destination: Morocco
In Arabic, it's known as the land closest to the setting sun.
Lawrence of Arabia, Babel and Alfred Hitchcock's, The
Man Who Knew Too Much, were all shot here. Yes, the country
has a certain charm that has captured imaginations. In this
issue, Verge heads to Morocco to find out what's so
special about this desert country.
DEPARTMENTS
Inbound
Dispatches
Facelift for India's Taj Mahal
Short people unite in Cameroon
Off-the-beaten path travel in Chad
Red Cross breaks the silence in Burma
HomeGrown
The Wilno
You don't always have to leave the country to see another
world. Ian Meringer visits a unique Canadian bar where hippies,
farmers and yuppies intersect.
World Wise
Joe Tourist
Want peace of mind while drinking that cup o' joe? Check out
how one Nicaraguan coffee cooperative is putting tourist dollars
to work in their community.
Your Environment
Trouble in Paradise
Mexico's island of Cozumel discovers that making a shift from
mass tourism to eco-tourism isn't easy.
Out There
School on Wheels
A bus is driving learning home for Mumbai's street kids.
Simon Says
To haggle or not to haggle?
Worried about being taken for a ride? Or afraid of ripping
someone off? Simon offers some tips on negotiating your way
through local markets on your travels. more>
Global Classroom
A quick guide to university exchanges
Want to hit the road while still in school? Check out this
quick guide to university study abroad programmes. more>
WorkWhere
Pondering a Grown-up Gapyear
A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out
of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffiths offers tips to help
you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life. more>
Travel Bugs
On the road 'au naturel'
Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites?
Dr. Mark Wise offers some advice on treating your ailments
au naturel the next time you travel.
