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Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. While in the country, there are certain activities you don't want to miss regardless of where you go in the country. Here are eleven of those things.

LSD can be sprayed?!?! Find out why this was a thing in Cuba!

No passport needed to travel to Puerto Rico for American citizens! But you do need this ONE simple thing!

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.

You won't necessarily need to prepare for medical school in high school, as med school comes after you graduate from a pre-med program, but you can still make choices that will affect you long-term. For example, if you travel while you're a student, you'll have an unforgettable experience that will change the way you see the world.

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 destinations offer students the chance to engage in impactful volunteer work, explore cultural diversity, and address global social and environmental issues. From wildlife conservation in Costa Rica to community development in Morocco, these trips provide hands-on experiences that foster personal growth and make a real difference in local communities.

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.