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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.

Service learning trip destinations offer students the chance to engage in impactful volunteer work, explore cultural diversity, and address global social and environmental issues. From wildlife conservation in Costa Rica to community development in Morocco, these trips provide hands-on experiences that foster personal growth and make a real difference in local communities.

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.

For thrill-seekers, the best adventure travel programs offer heart-pumping activities like zip-lining, kayaking, and mountain trekking. These experiences promise excitement, challenge, and lasting memories. Find out which programs top the list!

Are you a language teacher considering the benefits of educational travel to a Spanish-speaking country with your students? While there are many factors to consider, one of the greatest benefits is immersing your students in a local culture where they can interact with native speakers of the language they’re learning.

Volunteer abroad programs for high school students and recent graduates provide opportunities to engage in fulfilling work while immersing in a foreign culture.

The Sacred Valley in Peru is a must-see destination. Explore stunning Inca architecture, Quechua traditions, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes in this iconic region. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and those seeking cultural experiences.

Summer volunteer programs can be life changing for high school students. But finding the right program is tough. Here are some of the best summer volunteer programs for high school students!

Where do you want to go this year? Before you answer that, we have a few suggestions. And many are likely places you’ve never…

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.

Students sometimes get a chance to sample snacks like fried creepy crawlies when they are traveling. Here are a few of the unusual student travel foods you may encounter while on the road.

Ghostly castles, eerie hotels and historic prisons make up the most haunted places in the world. Learn about chilling sites like the Tower of London and Stanley Hotel that attract thrill-seekers worldwide.

Here are some key words and phrases that'll help you get by while visiting Spanish-speaking areas in the Americas.

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.

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.

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.

Privilege is a difficult concept to discuss with students, especially while they’re in their home environments. The many layers and dimensions make it an uncomfortably ambiguous conversation, and even harder for students to deduce what they can do with this complex new understanding of self.

Learn how to say hello, goodbye, please, and thank you in multiple languages. This guide covers words to know before you travel.