Taking Care of Business
Canadian television host and political activist Avi Lewis
speaks out on what really makes him tick. His acclaimed documentary
The Take inspired many with its message of hope, and has given
way to a whole new project.
Bringing the Message Home
Environmental conservation comes second to the daily struggle
for survival. in many countries. An environmentalist in Belize
tried to figure out how to make it environmentalism pay.
Special Section: Eco Hotspots
Attention eco-conscious travellers! This issue's special destination
section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots.
From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13
eco hotspots you need to see - and ways you can make your
travels contribute to their conservation. more>
DEPARTMENTS
Inbound
Where's Wanda?
Letters from our readers.
Dispatches
Clock-watching in Peru
Reaching for the top in South America - but which way
is up?
Living on the edge just got a little easier
Calendar of Events
A round up of some lesser-known or peculiarly spectacular
festivals taking place this summer.
Your Environment
Offsetting your Jet-setting
The New Oxford American Dictionary chose ‘carbon-neutral'
as its word of the year for 2006. But how many people actually
know what that means? We demystify the carbon credit phenomenon,
and make it easy for you to offset your own travelling emissions.
more>
Outbound
Homegrown
A Little Northern Exposure
A journey to a Nunavut country food festival kicks off Verge's
new column on cultural travel within Canada. Who said you
have to leave the country to travel with purpose?
WorkWhere
Have resume, will travel
If you're looking to kick your international career into gear,
make this your first stop. Four experts weigh in on writing
a successful resume for the international job market. more>
Global Classroom
Breaking English
An English teacher explains why communication in South Korea
sometimes comes at the expense of good grammar.
Out There
Spandi
An ancient Afghan ritual is helping an eleven-year-old boy
survive in modern-day Kabul.
World Wise
Meeting Mister Friendly
Even in the friendly isles of the Gulf of Thailand, paradise
has its pitfalls. Grab an orange life - it's a beautiful
day for a ferry sinking.
Traveller's Parasite
Parasites can strike more than just your stomach. The most
cunning actually go for your wallet.
Travel Bugs
Taking the heat
Summer is here, and with it comes the risk of heat-related
injuries. Dr. Mark Wise helps you avoid - and treat - heat-related
symptoms while on the road.
