What is a passport card? Is a passport card better than the passport book? Find the answers to these questions here!
Looking for ways to make your summer more exciting and prepare for college? Check out this post to learn how teens can make the most of their summer vacation.
Climate change and development have taken a major toll on the Mekong River. And that’s bad news for the 60 million people who rely on it.
As a part of our Teacher Appreciation series, which features stories of outstanding teachers who travel with Rustic Pathways, we shine the spotlight on Rebecca Laders and Jason Musselman.
Where do you want to go this year? Before you answer that, we have a few suggestions. And many are likely places you’ve never…
Eating abroad means you get to eat all the local food, delicacies, and in-season fruits and vegetables. Take a peek at some of the fruits and vegetables you might see at the market on a Rustic Pathways’ high school summer travel program.
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.
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
But many Rustic Pathways students over the years have come to appreciate their unique way of life
These films feature some of the stunning landscapes of Southeast Asia.
A good place to start is to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, and work to find which programs and community partners will allow for the most meaningful cross-cultural learning. Global programming lends a boost to any thematic curriculum if you can draw creative parallels and have a good understanding of your intended learning moments.
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.
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.
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…
As 2016 draws to a close, here's a list to inspire your next adventure. We chose these destinations with the idea that unique experiences will always beat run-of-the-mill vacations. To me, the best way to travel is to step outside of your comfort zone and explore. So while you won't find any all-inclusive resorts on…
The following photo series from Rustic Pathways staff member, Mary O'Connor, depicts life in the Prek Toal floating village in Cambodia. The friendly faces of the villagers, the vibrant colors of the produce, and the majesty of Angkor Wat at sunrise will make you feel completely at home. [caption id="attachment_11541" align="alignnone" width="640"] A woman paddles through Prek…