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.
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.
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…
Take a peek at 11 of the best destinations for middle school and high school students who want to experience adventure travel.
Volunteer abroad programs for high school students and recent graduates provide opportunities to engage in fulfilling work while immersing in a foreign culture.
Moving into adulthood isn’t easy. Many cultures have coming of age ceremonies to welcome teens into their new world.
Madeline Moore was nervous when she first traveled with Rustic Pathways. But with each new experience she grew more confident as she saw how different life can be in various corners of the globe.
In the summer of 2022, high school and college students traveled across Morocco, engulfing themselves in the culture and scenery. Here are some photo highlights.
Several smaller countries generally do much better than the United States when it comes to their use of renewable energy.
Adventure and service are underway. Here are some photos and highlights.
Pack your bags because we're sharing our top destinations for teen travelers in 2022!
Students can have a memorable tasting adventure during their Rustic travels. Here are some of the best programs for food-loving students who want to try something different.
Wildlife conservation preserves animal species for future generations, and aims to maintain earth’s biodiversity. Here are 7 frequently asked questions about wildlife conservation and animal sanctuaries.
In some programs, special moments with wildlife are part of the travel adventure. Here are some great options for animal lovers.
Here is a look at the unforgettable summer camp locations Rustic students see in the Americas and Africa.
Students and program leaders took hundreds of pictures to celebrate the return to international student travel in 2021. In part 1, we share the best photos from the United States and Morocco.
Watch our 2021 Summer Highlights video to catch a glimpse of what our students experienced during their travel programs and read about their most memorable moments!
Indigenous groups often lost some of their artwork and cultural identity as conquering forces arrived in their lands. Here is a look at artwork travelers may and may not see while on the road.
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.
Learn everything you need to know about your destination country, from cultural expectations to fun facts and foods you'll eat, in our country books.