Mary Rogelstad

Content Writer

Mary is a Content Writer at Rustic Pathways. She has been a writer and editor for nearly 20 years. Prior to covering student travel, Mary created content for the music education company J.W. Pepper & Son. She also was a writer and producer at CNN International and a communications director for a social service agency and a K-12 private school.

Latest

7 Steps to Ensure Student Safety When Traveling

April 1, 2022 · 5 min read

View seven steps our staff takes to keep teens safe while traveling.

Meet Your Leader: Halle Alberto Jackson

March 17, 2022 · 2 min read

We are featuring program leaders who will guide students on their trips this coming summer. Halle will lead programs in the Dominican Republic.

Summer Travel: Helping Local Communities Regain What Was Lost

March 3, 2022 · 5 min read

How students will help communities recover from the pandemic

Meet Your Leader: David Mota De La Parra

February 23, 2022 · 2 min read

We are featuring program leaders who will guide students on their trips this coming summer.

Best Rustic Pathways Service Programs for Teens

February 14, 2022 · 6 min read

There are many service travel options for students who want to give back and are interested in careers ranging from teaching to medicine.

22 Movies Set In Asia To Watch Before You Go

February 2, 2022 · 9 min read

These films feature some of the stunning landscapes of Southeast Asia.

How the Pandemic Changed Volunteering: Seven New Trends

January 19, 2022 · 5 min read

Like many other things, the pandemic altered how people gave back through service.

Top 10 Blogs of 2021

December 23, 2021 · 2 min read

Here are our 10 most viewed articles of the year.

Girl helping a baby elephant during service project.

The 27 Funniest and Most Joyful Rustic Photos

December 21, 2021 · 2 min read

Need something to smile about? These photos will get you excited about 2022 travel.