Liam experiences a taste of local sporting culture.

TESOL certification is a ticket to a summer abroad!

Kelly is cycling 10,000 kilometres. But the reason why might surprise you.

At 30, Jono is ready to say goodbye to the hostel hangovers. Or is he?

Features In Photos: Beyond Ankor WatIn shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty. Galapagos: Paradise on the BrinkTourist visits to this fragile ecosystem could soon reach more than a quarter of a million per year. Is it possible for your trip-of-a-lifetime to do more good than harm? One Life in a BillionWhen Carly Vandergriendt witnesses an accident in India, she is left wondering what the value of a human life is in a country where people aren't at a premium. Departments Inbound: From the Field: Editors' ChoiceA round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few weeks.   Packing for a PurposeAnother great reason to pack light.   Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites WorldwideIf you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.   The Beat of MaliIn the Sahel desert, music is the voice of its people.   Write of Passage: Working as a journalist in ThailandArmed with a journalism degree, Mai Nguyen thought she was prepared for her internship in Thailand. But a run-in with police taught her there’s a whole new set of rules here.   The House That Friends BuiltSolidarity, social justice and affordable digs in Mexico's largest city.   The Wecome Sound of Silence: Temple Stays in South KoreaGet some respite from Seoul's fast pace through a South Korea temple stay.   The Bakiga BridesmaidTrina Moyles had been a bridesmaid before—but never in a wedding like this.   And more! Read this edition >>

A visit to Sunday mass enhances Elizabeth's summer abroad.

What it's like to complete a six-week AIESEC internship.

Stepping outside of your language safety net.

When Liza looks for overseas reading, she looks for more than just a beach book.

How to make friends in a new environment.