Picturing Progress in Zanzibar
A youth project on the island of Zanzibar has young women
in the community taking pictures. But what they are taking
away from the project is infinitely more valuable. more>
How to find casual work overseas
Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a
year? Consider picking up one of these short-term jobs while
on the road. more>
Destination: Spain
• It's All In Your
Gut
The Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing
Becoming a flamenco dancer takes more than a fancy costume
and some roses in your hair. It takes rhythm, perseverance - and
the ability to perform in very uncomfortable shoes.
• 13 Things Not to be Missed
A mix of cosmopolitan appeal and old world charm, Spain's
appeal is undeniable. These 13 not-to-be-missed highlights
are a selection of some of the country's more spectacular
experiences.
• Of Men and Bulls
Its supporters say it's a longstanding Spanish tradition.
Its critics argue that it's nothing more than animal
cruelty. Colin Moore checks out a Madrid bullfighting match
for a taste of the debate.
DEPARTMENTS
Dispatches
$100 laptop troubles; Death of Sir Edmund Hillary; Ryan-aid
controversy; Earthy remedies for chimps; Bio-fuelling deforestation;
Canada's world views.
HomeGrown
A Ride along Newfoundland's Ghost Coast
More than ten years since the collapse of the cod fishery,
Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula is in physical decline - but
its spirit is still strong.
WorldWise
Be-witched in Ghana
For North Americans, witchcraft is the stuff of books and
movies. But in Gana, witchcraft is a widely accepted belief.
And the question of what to do with their witches is causing
some controversy. more>
Work Where
So you want to be a tour leader?
Four professional tour leaders offer advice on the ups and
downs of the business - and how you can break into it.
Your Environment
Cooking up clean air in Peru
A stove that can save lives and slow global warming? Kim Fisher
tells us how the clean-burning stove is doing just that. more>
Photo Pro
Packing it in
Taking your camera on the road is easy. But bringing it back
safe and undamaged can be a challenge. Photo pro Trevor Lush
shares some top tips.
Out There
Kilometro Ocho School of Art
A volunteer at a school in Ecuador discovers that perhaps
he can't change the world - but he can teach a mean art class.
Global Classroom
Keeping the school blues at bay
If the thought of sailing around the world, experiencing new
cultures and getting school credit at the same time appeals
to you, check out this special section on floating classrooms.
more>
Verge Online
An online supplement to the feature article "Picturing
Progress in Zanzibar". Follow the progress of this women's
project on the Verge blog site. Kate Spence, the project manager
in Zanzibar, gives weekly updates about the group, their latest
challenges and achievements. vergemagazine.ca/blogs
