When you think of China, you probably think about the pagoda roof tops, the Great Wall of China and giant pandas. What if I told you you should add mountains to that list? China has some AMAZING mountain ranges and one in particular will leave you saying, "wu-DANG"!
Topics: China, Travel Destinations
No matter how much you've traveled the world and how many countries you have checked off your list, going to a new country is always a new experience. There are ALWAYS things you wish you had known beforehand that would have made your trip easier or more enjoyable. Lithuania is no exception!
Topics: Semester Preparation, Travel Tips, Lithuania, Life Abroad
Looking for a super dreamy, cute as a button, mountainous green getaway city that almost no one knows about? If you only can choose one place to visit in Romania, choose Brasov!
Topics: Travel Destinations, Romania
So you're planning a trip to Shanghai, China -- good choice! One of the hardest parts of planning a vacation to Shanghai is deciding where to stay. It's a huge city with so many options! You want to make sure you're staying next to all the cool stuff, right?
Topics: China, Travel Tips, Travel Destinations
Volunteering in Haiti gives you a unique opportunity to spend lots of time with the kids after school ... because you're actually living with them!
Topics: Life Abroad, Making a Difference, Haiti
Keeping up with your Instagram can be a lot of work, but luckily there's more and more apps coming out every day to make things really easy.
Topics: Semester Preparation, Travel Tips, Life Abroad
Here's your guide to everything Athens, Greece. Visiting while volunteering in Europe is easy, and a choice you won't regret!
Topics: Travel Tips, Travel Destinations
A colorfully historic city that’s home to the best chocolate shop around? We're in.
Topics: Ukraine, Travel Destinations
Christmas presents, birthday presents, graduation gifts, farewell gifts - if you're anything like me, it's hard to come up with so many gift ideas! If your volunteer is preparing to leave for their semester abroad and you're looking for gift ideas, these things may just be the PERFECT present they've been hoping for.
Topics: Semester Preparation, Travel Tips, For The Parents
When packing for an international trip, it's important to have a plan, especially when it comes to your clothes and how much you're bringing! It's so easy to bring too many clothes -- avoid that by sticking to these guidelines!
Topics: Semester Preparation, Travel Tips, ILP Basics, Life Abroad
