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. Published 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. Read more Summer Travel: Helping Local Communities Regain What Was Lost March 3, 2022 · 5 min read How students will help communities recover from the pandemic Read more Seven of the Best Service Travel Programs Like Rustic Pathways February 14, 2022 · 4 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Top 10 Blogs of 2021 December 23, 2021 · 2 min read Here are our 10 most viewed articles of the year. Read more 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. Read more Pre-Travel Fun: 16 Movies with Stunning Views of the Americas December 21, 2021 · 7 min read Filmmakers feature stunning landscapes from the Dominican Republic to the Galapagos Islands. Read more What Movies To Watch Before Traveling to Rustic Places in the United States December 1, 2021 · 5 min read Get a sneak peak at well-known movies that feature landscapes from the states and territories where Rustic students travel. Read more 1 2 3 4 5