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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! 

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.

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

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

Got pre-travel questions? Get expert advice on the best travel preparation practices. Experts share their insights to make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.

Teens around the United States are teaching youth important skills and helping individuals in need.

Students can have a memorable tasting adventure during their Rustic travels. Here are some of the best programs for foodies who want to try something different.

Rustic programs take students off the beaten path - far away from tourist locations. At these destinations, they are wowed by both the scenery and the people they meet.

“Rustic” lodging can include camping, or staying in huts, or even boats. Here are some of the lodging differences

Read details about three of the programs commonly picked by first-time travelers.

Traveling can help students with anxiety gain confidence, manage triggers and reduce stress. Discover how Rustic alumni used travel for their mental health journeys, gaining freedom, perspective, and resilience in supportive environments.

International travel is a key to mastering another language. Here are some essential tips from language experts on how students can use their program experiences to vastly improve their communication skills.

It certainly can be challenging for teens to try to figure out what to do with their lives. Some students rely on their high school experiences to make that decision. But when they travel, things often change.   

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.

Students from 21 countries participated in the Rustic Pathways and Stanford University Global Youth Climate Summit. Explore these novel solutions to environmental problems in Fiji.

Stanford University professors have found an extraordinarily effective way to help people understand different points of view. This groundbreaking process will be shared with Rustic Pathways students from 25 countries who'll be participating in the Global Youth Climate Summit.  

An unforgettable trip to Morocco takes students to a place that is often very different from home. It may be the first time they view the Sahara Desert, fortified villages or ksars, the "red city" of Marrakech with its clay structures and more. It's often the people though that teens meet during the trip that they remember the most. 

How does a parent pick the right travel program for their teen and then plan for the trip? Rustic Pathways has gathered some of the best tips after over 40 years of offering specialized international programs for teens and young adults.

A special online program is being launched this July by the Stanford University Center for Deliberative Democracy and the Rustic Pathways Foundation. The Global Youth Climate Summit will challenge students in 7th-12th grade to design innovative solutions to environmental issues.