Kayla Anzalone

Director of Parent Experience

Kayla Anzalone is Director of Parent Experience & Portugal Operations at Rustic Pathways. A student travel and cross-cultural engagement specialist, dedicated to empowering high school students through global experiences, Kayla leads student travel initiatives, accessibility programs, and international education outreach. With a background in global communications and marketing, Kayla has developed student mobility programs, safety initiatives, and cultural immersion experiences. She spearheaded ‘Travel For All’, increasing accessibility in educational travel, and launched the Global Perspectives Scholarship, supporting international student opportunities. Her expertise extends to visa guidance, travel safety, and program logistics, ensuring students and parents have practical, research-backed resources for seamless travel. Kayla’s international travel spans the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, shaping her commitment to responsible, sustainable travel. She is a trusted authority on student mobility, international education logistics, and youth-focused travel safety, equipping families with comprehensive, expert-driven travel guidance. Read More About Kayla.

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Best Summer Programs in Morocco for High School Students

June 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Side-by-side numbers on every provider running a Morocco summer program for teens, from High Atlas village service to the Marrakech medina, and what each week costs.

Best Summer Programs in Greece for High School Students

June 5, 2026 · 12 min read

Loggerhead turtles on Kefalonia, ancient Athens, and village homestays are three very different Greek summers. What each one costs, and who it suits.

Best Summer Programs in Croatia for High School Students

June 5, 2026 · 6 min read

The Adriatic from Zagreb down to Dubrovnik, and what a summer there runs. Coastal service, marine science, and multi-country tours compared on price and age.

Best Summer Programs in Costa Rica for High School Students

June 5, 2026 · 8 min read

Sea turtles, surf, rural service, and Spanish. The operators running teen Costa Rica programs, compared on price, length, and the ages they really take.

Why Rustic Pathways Encourages Students to Limit Smartphone Use During Travel

November 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Rustic Pathways lets students keep their phones during programs and does not confiscate them. We however encourages students to limit phone use during programs so they can stay present, build friendships, engage with local communities, and fully experience the culture, activities, and once-in-a-lifetime travel moments around them.

Travel for All: Inclusive, Accessible, and Affordable Student Programs

March 30, 2022 · 8 min read

The scholarships, flight grants, and accommodations behind a simple position: money, mobility, diet, or mental health should not decide which students get to travel.