Make a Difference This Summer on These 6 Trips
It’s hard to figure out how to do your part to make the world a better place. Sometimes you just need to get out…
Content Production Manager
Jack has spent his professional career as a writer and editor. Before joining Rustic, he worked as a journalist in Kansas and Colorado, taught English in Swaziland, and transitioned to marketing roles in the Boston and New York startup worlds. Jack is excited to channel his love of storytelling and his appreciation for education as Rustic’s Content Production Manager. When not working, Jack is either watching baseball or planning his next adventure. Jack and his wife, Blythe, live in Brooklyn.
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Chinese New Year isn’t just celebrated in China. It’s celebrated all over the world, and while not a public holiday in Thailand, it’s enthusiastically…
Sports Team Travel Programs | Step-by-Step Guide for Coaches
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your team on an international trip? Maybe you’ve traveled to tournaments before, but…
5 Ways to Create Quality Time with Your Teens This Winter Break
Winter break is a great opportunity for families to reconnect after the busy back-to-school season. When routines slow down, we have an opportunity to…
A Mom Writes About Her Son's First International Service Trip
What one mother writes about her son's travels abroad.
A Mom’s Story of Preparing Her Teen for International Travel
Janice Croze, one of the co-founders of the blog 5 Minutes for Mom, wrote about the process she used to prepare her 15-year-old son for his first high school volunteer abroad trip. Janice also included a list of seven tips and tricks she used to help her get ready for his two-week experience in Fiji on Rustic Pathways’ Sun, Sand, and International Service program.
How Rustic Pathways Makes Programming and Operational Decisions
At Rustic Pathways, our mission is to empower students to positively impact lives and communities around the world…
Everything You Need to Know About Tourist Visas
Depending on where you travel with Rustic Pathways, you may be required to get a visa ahead of time. If you haven’t done that, the time to start is NOW! For students leaving from the USA ONLY Contact G3 Visas and Passports, our partner who can help you through the process of getting your visa. Or visit…
Connecting Your Curriculum to Global Experiences
The following post was written by Victoria Shanghai Academy Deputy Principal Les Millard, who has partnered with Rustic Pathways for four years to provide his students with transformative travel experiences. Les plans all the CAS Week trips and other experiential learning opportunities for students at the school in Hong Kong. Victoria Shanghai Academy sends about…