Prajanya's Climate Leaders Fellowship project in Dublin inspired youth in her community.
A group of local students worked together to tackle clothing waste issues and bring sustainability to their community.
Learn how Jayden empowered youth to drive climate policy at an interactive seminar. He shares the importance of influencing governments and shaping environmental action for a sustainable future.
Teens in Washington and Virginia show us each person can create meaningful change. Rustic Spirit Spotlights acknowledge and celebrate these inspiring young leaders!
What holiday is the most celebrated holiday around the world? It's probably New Year's Eve, a major holiday for almost everyone on earth. Read on for our guide to seasonal holidays around the world and discover the unique traditions and celebrations from various cultures. Explore student travel programs to experience these holidays firsthand.
On February 20th, the islands of Fiji were hit by the worst storm to ever strike the southern hemisphere. The devastating Cyclone Winston killed at least 42 people and left tens of thousands without homes. Rustic Pathways has worked in Fiji for over 20 years; our community partners in both the highlands and islands are members of…
Learn how Malaika raised funds to purchase and donate eco-friendly socks to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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.
Before leaving for a travel program, there are many things students need for the journey. Here are suggestions for items that make great gifts.
Most teens head to Florida or Mexico for Spring Break, but that may not be the best place to go. Farther south, the weather is often ideal in March and April. That gives students plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun, ride some fantastic waves and give back to the local community.
It's been many years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, but some communities never fully recovered. Students from Southern California learned why during a week designed for lessons outside the classroom.
No Wi-Fi, no Western amenities, but plenty of culture - What students experience when they travel to remote Mongolian regions where few Westerners have tread.
Bro, we know the generations are a bit different. Here are some ways that they diverge in their travel plans.
As we get ready for Halloween, here are some places where our students travel that ghosts have been known to lurk.
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
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There are certainly things you really don’t want to do in your life. Figuring out what those things are can help you when making travel plans.
In the last five years, Rustic Pathways has given out $750,000 in scholarships and financial aid to students. For the award-winning students, that opportunity to travel changed everything.
Our scholarship winners each had small moments in their lives that inspired something bigger. Here are their stories.
Details you should consider include the type of program, the amount of on-program travel, and what activities you're hoping to try.