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Teens in Washington and Virginia show us each person can create meaningful change. Rustic Spirit Spotlights acknowledge and celebrate these inspiring young leaders!

Discover how Aryan spearheaded a waste management project through the Climate Leaders Fellowship.

What holiday is the most celebrated holiday around the world? It's probably New Year's Eve, a major holiday for almost everyone on earth. Read on for our guide to seasonal holidays around the world and discover the unique traditions and celebrations from various cultures. Explore student travel programs to experience these holidays firsthand.

On February 20th, the islands of Fiji were hit by the worst storm to ever strike the southern hemisphere. The devastating Cyclone Winston killed at least 42 people and left tens of thousands without homes. Rustic Pathways has worked in Fiji for over 20 years; our community partners in both the highlands and islands are members of…

Tabor set out to improve his community due to the lack of of green space around underprivileged areas of Brooklyn. Learn how he has requested over 50 trees to be planted and has expanded the project to all of Brooklyn.

Learn how Malaika raised funds to purchase and donate eco-friendly socks to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Read about Ruby and Elyse’s efforts during the Climate Leaders Fellowship in California and New York! 

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.

Before leaving for a travel program, there are many things students need for the journey. Here are suggestions for items that make great gifts.

Most teens head to Florida or Mexico for Spring Break, but that may not be the best place to go. Farther south, the weather is often ideal in March and April. That gives students plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun, ride some fantastic waves and give back to the local community.

No Wi-Fi, no Western amenities, but plenty of culture - What students experience when they travel to remote Mongolian regions where few Westerners have tread.

Bro, we know the generations are a bit different and Gen X is definitely doing things differently. Let’s break down how these generational travel trends set them apart in their ways of exploring the world.

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.

The floating villages of Cambodia are unlike most places on earth. During the rainy season, there is no ground to stand on, which presents some challenges.
But many Rustic Pathways students over the years have come to appreciate their unique way of life

See what's new, what's hot, and what's coming in the next few weeks.

There are certainly things you really don’t want to do in your life. Here are the 15 most common travel mistakes and how to avoid them. Let's help making traveling easier.

In the last five years, Rustic Pathways has given out $750,000 in scholarships and financial aid to students. For the award-winning students, that opportunity to travel changed everything.

Our scholarship winners each had small moments in their lives that inspired something bigger. Here are their stories.

How to choose your next travel destination. We have 9 tips including things you should consider, such as the type of program, the amount of on-program travel, and what activities you're hoping to try.

Students participating in the Climate Leaders Fellowship program in the Spring of 2022 designed a plethora of projects to tackle waste management issues.