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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.

The second part of my blog series covers my time during my Global Fellowship in Southeast Asia. Over three weeks I traveled to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

Packing for international travel can be challenging. You'll want to balance comfort with a respect for local culture and customs. 

It’s that time of year again when your lesson plans feel stale and there are so many #teacherproblems that only other educators can truly understand. This year, why not give your lesson planning a global twist?

It’s hard to figure out how to do your part to make the world a better place. Sometimes you just need to get out…

Chinese New Year isn’t just celebrated in China. It’s celebrated all over the world, and while not a public holiday in Thailand, it’s enthusiastically…

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…

Meet Mary. Mary traveled on a teen tour to Thailand with Rustic Pathways, and returned home to Alabama and immediately started training for her first half…

Each December, we start the four-month process of narrowing our pool of more than 1,000 Program Leaders candidates to just a few hundred. About…

Learn the answers to these important safety questions before sending your teen on any high school travel programs

Learn how Rustic Pathways manages travel emergencies with crisis simulations and real-world responses to ensure the safety of students during their global adventures.