Winter 2010 Issue - Out now!

Tuesday, 15 December 2009 11:57

FEATURES

Special Photo Section: Your Visions of the World

The competition was stiff, the photography outstanding. Verge presents the very best of more than 1,200 photographs submitted in this year’s Travel With Purpose Photo Contest.

Travel Spotlight: Thailand

Discover what this sunny backpackers’ destination has to offer travellers who want to stay a little longer and go a little deeper.

• Wave of Change
Five years after the 2004 tsunami, the tide may be turning in Thailand. But corporate land grabs, displaced communities and heightened concern over environmental conservation mean there is still plenty of work to be done.

• Taming the Tiger
At Thailand’s controversial Tiger Temple, these endangered big cats are protected from everything…except tourism.

• Thinking Longer Term
Volunteer at a wildlife refuge, learn to speak Thai, find work teaching English and loads of other opportunities to volunteer, study and work in Thailand.

Travel Spotlight: Costa Rica

Between climbing volcanoes and catching a wave, there are many ways to get involved in this friendly corner of Central America.

• It’s For You!
Building a simple phone booth in a remote community proves to be more of a challenge—and more of a laugh—than expected.

• Let There Be Light
Students in the remote Talamanca region don’t have to read in the dark anymore, thanks to the work of these volunteers from northwestern Ontario.

• Thinking Longer Term
Work on an organic farm, help protect leatherback sea turtles, or hone your Spanish language skills in Costa Rica.

DEPARTMENTS

Dispatches
In the News
Iraq for vacationers? Peru’s Amazonian communities fight for their land. Lebanon goes solar. Rescue fees for the French.

World Wise 
Community-based Conundrum
Can cultural tourism bring prosperity to Tanzania’s villages, without compromising their way of life?

WorkWhere 
Teach English in Thailand
For English teachers in Thailand, the rules of the game keep changing.  Here’s the latest on this popular TEFL destination.

Global Classroom 
Life Lessons on the Fly
The Zip Zap School of Circus Arts serves as both playground and classroom for the youth of Cape Town. A volunteer joins the fun.

Out There 
Dog Days in Guatemala
Free-roaming dogs are a common sight in towns and villages around the world and are normally given little attention. But the health of these dogs can affect the entire community.

Ethical Traveller
May I 'Give' Your Picture?
Your approach toward photographing people can open doors to new experiences on the road.  Tips from a shy photojournalist.

Travel Bugs
Far From Care
In remote regions, far from medical help, travellers must be vigilant with their health.  Learn how to ensure minor ailments don't become serious emergencies.