Looking for ways to make your summer more exciting and prepare for college? Check out this post to learn how teens can make the most of their summer vacation.
The role of Photographer Guide allows one to take a step beyond observing your subject, but experience and connect in the moment. Creating an image, freezing the moment in time, and allowing this moment to be shared is what photography is all about. The images below are from Louis Bryant, Spanish Immersion and Service Photographer…
What you need to know about local currencies in several countries in the Americas.
Take a peek at 11 of the best destinations for middle school and high school students who want to experience adventure travel.
Eating abroad means you get to eat all the local food, delicacies, and in-season fruits and vegetables. Take a peek at some of the fruits and vegetables you might see at the market on a Rustic Pathways’ high school summer travel program.
We interviewed Rustic Alumna, Katie Gruber who shared her awesome experience on our Turtle Conservation Project. Watch the full interview here!
Here are some key words and phrases that'll help you get by while visiting Spanish-speaking areas in the Americas.
We are featuring program leaders who will guide students on their trips this coming summer.
Bring a piece of Costa Rica home with you by learning how to make arroz con leche.
The Chinese zodiac may be the tool you need to pick your next travel destination.
Filmmakers feature stunning landscapes from the Dominican Republic to the Galapagos Islands.
Wildlife conservation preserves animal species for future generations, and aims to maintain earth’s biodiversity. Here are 15 facts about wildlife conservation and animal sanctuaries you need to know.
Read details about three of the programs commonly picked by first-time travelers.
Toucans can sound like frogs. That is among the things teen travelers may learn while visiting the world's rainforests, where they may encounter tropical birds, sloths, monkeys, and other fun creatures during their Rustic trips.
Try making Gallo Pinto, Costa Rica’s traditional rice and beans, at home with this easy recipe. A staple enjoyed on Rustic Pathways’ student travel programs—simple ingredients, big flavor, pura vida!
A good place to start is to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, and work to find which programs and community partners will allow for the most meaningful cross-cultural learning. Global programming lends a boost to any thematic curriculum if you can draw creative parallels and have a good understanding of your intended learning moments.
Schools with integrated education models point to Leadership as one of the skill sets necessary to develop well-rounded students. Separating leadership development from the dynamics of school culture and community power structures can allow for students to see practical and organic applications of leadership in the real world, sometimes more clearly than in their own home contexts.
Find out how one educator worked with Rustic Pathways Group Travel to customize the perfect trip for his biology curriculum and his students' needs.
Learn how to say hello, goodbye, please, and thank you in multiple languages. This guide covers words to know before you travel.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your team on an international trip? Maybe you’ve traveled to tournaments before, but…