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Travel with purpose. Learn how to minimize your environmental footprint and support local communities through responsible and sustainable travel practices. Responsible travel is all about positively impacting the destinations we travel to, something we are all about at Rustic Pathways.

Look beyond K-pop and K-BBQ to discover things you didn't already know about South Korea. This is our list of 16 interesting facts about South Korea from a local.

Learn how a high school capstone project with Rustic Pathways can boost your skills and provide real-world experiences. Find out about exciting summer programs that make a difference!

Did you know the longest wrestling match in Olympic history lasted over 11 hours? Learn more intriguing facts about the Olympics, from ancient Greece to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Explore notable milestones, legendary athletes, and captivating moments that have defined the world's most prestigious sporting event.

The importance of volunteering can't be overstated. Check out this post to learn how to make a lasting impact on your community as a student.

Join Aryan Tuteja in revolutionizing recycling with his AI tool, EcoIdentify, developed through the Climate Leaders Fellowship to promote environmental sustainability.

Discover the inspiring journey of Alex as he navigates from co-founding Smart Recycling Now to spearheading the Planet Ocean Project.

Embarking on a gap year in Morocco with Rustic Pathways was a journey of discovery and connection for Sophia Dong. Here, she shares her heartfelt reflections and top tips to make the most out of your gap year experience.

Having grown up in the USA, I was surrounded with ideas about India that circulate throughout my own society. I associated India with overwhelming crowds, colors, and clothes; vibrant music, and Bollywood movies. From what I’ve heard, many Americans see India as an extremely challenging place to go. I do agree that culture shock is…

Learn about Wilderness First Responder through the Best Guide to the WFR. Cover all you ever wanted to know about the WFR and how to earn it. Learn more about Wilderness First Responder programs and safety at Rustic Pathways.

Learn about search and rescue (SAR) emergencies, procedures, and volunteer qualifications from Rustic Pathways Medical Director, Dr. Will Smith.

Catelin McLoughlin went to Fiji with a couple of friends and came home with many more. Along the way, she saw a side of Fiji few people see. And she came to love the Fijian people she met and their culture.

Dr. Will Smith is a search and rescue doctor and wilderness medicine expert, who’s frequently called when emergencies happen in the world’s most remote places. It took years of training for him to become the go-to doctor for wilderness rescues. See how he got to where he is today.

You'll want to make these quick and easy Hawaiian Snowball Cookies for every occasion!

Try this delicious and flavorful shredded beef stew recipe from the Dominican Republic!

When visiting Australia, many students see famous wonders like the Great Barrier Reef. But there are other wonders to view along the way.

Travel to Ghana, a diverse nation with over 100 ethnic groups. Join your friends from Rustic Pathways for an epic West African adventure.

"Doing Australia photography tours, every day was a little bit different as we volunteered and explored behind the scenes at Steve Irwin's famous Australia Zoo. Here, students were scrubbing a friendly tortoise that was over 80 years old as he chewed on a blade of grass."…

Check out the photos from Dustin Huffman's photo tour in Southeast Asia. Experience rock climbing in Thailand, surfing in Indonesia, exploring Laos, and trekking in Nepal.

I'd like to introduce you to Lauren Dahlhauser, a talented photographer that helped guide students through Moroccan cities and deserts throughout our 2015 summer season and captured its magic and mysterious beauty along the way: Hello, I'm Lauren! I'm a lot of things, but above all, I'm an adventurer, a risk taker, an inspiration seeker, a…