The Swiss Alps on their own are phenomenal! With amazing views, incredible skiing, hiking and more this is a great stop if you love being outdoors. Let's take it a step further now and make it even cooler and more fun... You can zipline in them (and we highly recommend it!)
Topics: Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania, Travel Destinations, Life Abroad, Romania, Hidden Gems, Poland
Sometimes the only thing in your way of a new adventure is money. Don't let that stop you! There are tons of ways to find cheap flights or discounts - I'm all about that! This hack is a quick way to find great deals, I use it to daydream and plan trips too much now-a-days. Check it out!
Topics: Ukraine, Russia, Travel Tips, Lithuania, Travel Destinations, Saving Money, Romania, Poland
Lucky Russia volunteers! You and your ILP group have the opportunity to travel to St. Petersburg during your semester living abroad with International Language Programs (ILP)! With rich history and beautiful things to see, you're smart to visit! When you're there, here are some things you've just gotta do!
Topics: Russia, Travel Destinations
Looking for memorable adventures with your spouse? We checked in with Joe and Ivy Wilson who have been living abroad, volunteering, and traveling the world for the better part of a year to see how they did it.
Topics: Russia, China, ILP Basics, Making a Difference, Finding Your Best Self
Is it just me or is everyone traveling to Europe right now? I don't blame them! If you've got a trip abroad to Europe in your plans, check out my tips to help make the most of your adventure abroad.
Topics: Ukraine, Russia, Travel Tips, Lithuania, Romania, Poland
Latvia is a beautiful country in Eastern Europe for your vacation as you backpack Europe.
Topics: Russia, Lithuania, Travel Destinations
So you’ll probably need to leave your piano at home (sorry) but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring your guitar, ukulele, saxophone, violin, etc. while you live abroad! We’ve talked to alumni who have done just that to give you a little more info about bringing along an instrument when you travel.
Topics: Ukraine, Russia, China, Mexico, Lithuania, Thailand, Life Abroad, Romania, Dominican Republic, Poland, Haiti
If you just got assigned for your semester abroad in Russia with ILP and you found out you're going to be living in Voronezh, congrats! You'll get to experience true Russia living the culture there. See if you can find all these unique spots around Voronezh while you volunteer in Russia
Topics: Russia, Hidden Gems
ILP isn’t just for when you’re single — we have countries all over that you can volunteer in with your spouse! We even have one country where the both of you go for the price of just one person — score.
So it gets cold in Russia, Ukraine and Lithuania. Really cold during some months, if you didn’t know. With the weather being freezing, should you pack all your winter gear with you or just plan on buying it once you are there? We’ve the answers you are looking for.
Topics: Semester Preparation, Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania
