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.
Having grown up in the USA, I was surrounded with ideas about India that circulate throughout my own society. I associated India with overwhelming crowds, colors, and clothes; vibrant music, and Bollywood movies. From what I’ve heard, many Americans see India as an extremely challenging place to go. I do agree that culture shock is…
Learn about Wilderness First Responder through the Best Guide to the WFR. Cover all you ever wanted to know about the WFR and how to earn it. Learn more about Wilderness First Responder programs and safety at Rustic Pathways.
Learn about SAR emergencies, procedures, and volunteer qualifications from Rustic Pathways Medical Director, Dr. Will Smith.
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.
Dr. Will Smith is a search and rescue doctor and wilderness medicine expert, who’s frequently called when emergencies happen in the world’s most remote places. It took years of training for him to become the go-to doctor for wilderness rescues. See how he got to where he is today.
You'll want to make these quick and easy Hawaiian Snowball Cookies for every occasion!
Try this delicious and flavorful shredded beef stew recipe from the Dominican Republic!
When visiting Australia, many students see famous wonders like the Great Barrier Reef. But there are other wonders to view along the way.
Travel to Ghana, a diverse nation with over 100 ethnic groups. Join your friends from Rustic Pathways for an epic West African adventure.
Join Louis Bryant, Bay Area resident, photographer, guide, and leader, as he reflects on his photo tour of Peru. Or join Rustic Pathways on a photo tour of your own choosing.
"We were driving to Terelj National Park in central Mongolia, when we stopped to see Genghis Khan, astride the largest horse sculpture in the world. It was amazing to be face to face with the infamous leader and clear blue skies one of our first few days on the program.
"Doing Australia photography tours, every day was a little bit different as we volunteered and explored behind the scenes at Steve Irwin's famous Australia Zoo. Here, students were scrubbing a friendly tortoise that was over 80 years old as he chewed on a blade of grass."…
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.
861,571. That's how many photographs we have collected from our programs over the years. Each summer we send photographer guides out on our programs to capture the stunning imagery that our students and staff have the privilege to witness firsthand. Some of those photos end up in our catalog and on the website, but a…
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.
Photography is a beautiful thing. We are able to put ourselves in places that we could never imagine being, gaze upon faces we might never meet, and experience emotions that were felt in single moment, never to be repeated. Every summer, we collect thousands of photos of places, people, and experiences that we just have…