"I looked around and took in every detail. Some were struggling to use a chopstick, food was being switched around so people could try everything, and laughter was everywhere. I thought to myself, how lucky am I to be here, right now, in this moment? I felt such inner content and joy, it was hard to believe that I was ever anxious about being there."
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.
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.
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Venture into the mesmerizing world of immersive museums, where art and technology merge to transform physical spaces into digital masterpieces. Experience how virtual reality, augmented reality, and projection mapping create unforgettable immersive experiences at 28 global exhibits.
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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.
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Wildlife conservation preserves animal species for future generations, and aims to maintain earth’s biodiversity. Here are 15 facts about wildlife conservation and animal sanctuaries you need to know.
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Prepare authentic Som Tam, Thai green papaya salad, at home with this easy recipe from Rustic Pathways, inspired by our travel programs in Thailand.
Food is powerful. It is the great connector—shaping our memories and cultivating community. This Halloween, bring together your friends and family for a bowl of this hearty Thai pumpkin curry.
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.