Peru Country Director More than a decade of program leader experience, fluency in Spanish, and commitment to community service make Kelly a natural fit to direct our Peru operations. Previously, Kelly worked in Costa Rica with indigenous communities and turtle conservation efforts after joining Rustic in 2008. Originally from New Jersey, Kelly earned a degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. Published Latest The Power of Service Learning Trips: The Traveling Classroom January 28, 2024 · 3 min read Hear from Mark Pim, a teacher at Springbrook High School, about the transformative benefits of service learning trips. Discover how these experiences shape students' futures. Read more 6 Reasons To Travel To Burma Right Now January 24, 2024 · 4 min read 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… Read more Capture | Best of Summer 2015 September 11, 2015 · 1 min read 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… Read more How to be Rustic April 26, 2015 · 6 min read 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,… Read more