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 The Best Three Programs for Foodies November 19, 2021 · 4 min read Students can have a memorable tasting adventure during their Rustic travels. Here are some of the best programs for food-loving students who want to try something different. Read more What Makes Rustic Programs Rustic? Part 2 - The Destination November 19, 2021 · 5 min read Rustic programs take students off the beaten path - far away from tourist locations. At these destinations, they are wowed by both the scenery and the people they meet. Read more What Makes Rustic Programs Rustic? Part 1 - Lodging November 9, 2021 · 7 min read “Rustic” lodging can include camping, or staying in huts, or even boats. Here are some of the lodging differences Read more The Three Best Programs for First-Time Travelers November 5, 2021 · 5 min read Read details about three of the programs commonly picked by first-time travelers. Read more How Students Can Use Travel Experiences to Learn Another Language September 28, 2021 · 5 min read International travel is a key to mastering another language. Here are some essential tips from language experts on how students can use their program experiences to vastly improve their communication skills. Read more Preparing for College & Careers: How Rustic Programs Help Students After High School September 7, 2021 · 6 min read It certainly can be challenging for teens to try to figure out what to do with their lives. Some students rely on their high school experiences to make that decision. But when they travel, things often change. Read more Best Solutions for Climate Change in Fiji from Global Youth Summit Students August 2, 2021 · 5 min read Students from 21 countries participated in the Rustic Pathways and Stanford University Global Youth Climate Summit. Explore these novel solutions to environmental problems in Fiji. Read more Climate Leaders Fellowship: Teens Learning with Stanford University July 5, 2021 · 7 min read Stanford University professors have found an extraordinarily effective way to help people understand different points of view. This groundbreaking process will be shared with Rustic Pathways students from 25 countries who'll be participating in the Global Youth Climate Summit. Read more The Morocco Experience: What Students Can Expect During Their Travel Journey June 15, 2021 · 4 min read An unforgettable trip to Morocco takes students to a place that is often very different from home. It may be the first time they view the Sahara Desert, fortified villages or ksars, the "red city" of Marrakech with its clay structures and more. It's often the people though that teens meet during the trip that they remember the most. Read more 1 2 3 4 5