Ben is a program and destination expert at Rustic Pathways with firsthand roots in the field as a former safari guide and English teacher. He has led travelers through wildlife environments, worked on the ground across international destinations, and taught abroad, experience he now brings to Rustic Pathways' student travel programs. Ben writes about destinations, program experiences, and what students actually gain from traveling, drawing on years in the tourism industry to understand what young travelers and their families need to prepare for a trip abroad.
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