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How the Power of a Gap Year Can Impact Your Life and Education
While the data on students taking a Gap year is sparse, one thing is clear—more students are choosing to take a Gap experience, and the number grows every year. It allows students to explore their options and find their focus before committing to four years of university, setting them up for success. Students can tell…
14 Tips For Responsible Volunteer Abroad In Local Communities
Volunteering abroad with Rustic Pathways focuses on responsible and impactful service. Our approach ensures meaningful experiences and sustainable community development. Gain insights and tips on how to make a real difference through volunteer travel
Summer Travel Packing Guide: What to Pack This Summer
Even though summer trips don’t depart for another 200 days or so, it isn’t too early to get excited and start collecting the things you’ll need for your program, especially with the holidays around the corner. Travelers, show this list to relatives and friends who are looking for birthday or holiday gift ideas. This is…
6 Reasons To Travel To Burma Right Now
We don’t want to brag, but we’ve been traveling to Burma for years, before it was the cool thing to do. Since the '90s, we’ve been bringing travelers to this hidden gem, and both students and staff will tell you that Burma is an incredible country and a truly unique travel destination. There are thousands…
Capture | Best of Summer 2015
It's been a month since our 2015 programs wrapped and we are still going through the thousands of images our photographer guides shot over the course of the summer. While we can't officially say these are the absolute best photos of the summer since there are still plenty to go through, these pictures are too good…
How to be Rustic
Please put your phone away. Your program leaders are going to tell you this on your program, not because they want to be controlling, but because they want you to fully experience and appreciate your Rustic adventure. The spectacular sunset over the highlands of Fiji is not going to wait while you post on Instagram,…