Traveling during high school is a great way to broaden your perspective & grow as a person. Click to see how you can use travel in your college essays.
You WON’T believe who really invented surfing—hint: it’s NOT Hawaii, and it’s 4,000 years older than you think!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Being a photo editor has its perks. Reviewing photos every day allows me to travel and see the world without having to pack a bag or find my passport. One minute, I could be in Costa Rica, zip lining through the jungle, and with a few clicks on the trackpad I can travel thousands of miles…
Although I have photographed all over the world, Myanmar continues to be a place of mystery, warmth, and beauty to me. The country and its people offer a unique view of the world—as if they've gone back in time. Continue reading to see the photos that illustrate my wonderment of this beautiful country.
If you're considering traveling to Costa Rica, it helps to know some country basics before you go. Check out some fun facts about Costa Rica here, including where to go in Costa Rica and what to do while you're there.
Service learning trip participants vary greatly in age and interests. But these days there are programs for just about anyone who wants to travel and give back.
Many famous quotes center on the idea that giving back can be life changing. These renowned sayings about service learning inspire us to do more to help our neighbors and the worldwide community.
There are several service learning trip types, including longer and more immersive ones, shorter programs, and those that are designed for people who are new to service work. Explore all the different types of service trips Rustic Pathways has to offer to find the one for you!
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…
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Take a peek at 11 of the best destinations for middle school and high school students who want to experience adventure travel.
Teens can develop cultural sensitivity on travel programs by practicing openness, respecting local traditions, adapting communication styles, and engaging with locals. These experiences help build essential skills for navigating diverse cultures
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!