You probably think it won’t happen to you, but there are volunteers who lose their photos (or even lose their phones!) every single semester. Just in case that ends up being you, make sure you know how to back up your photos (for free) before jetting off on any trip. 

Red cliffs jutting up to sandy beaches and the bluest of ocean views — wow wow wow Peru! While most travelers head right to popular destinations like the Rainbow Mountains and Machu Picchu, we've fallen in love with the Pacific coastline.

Volunteering in Vanuatu with ILP and you're starting to miss the mountains? Hopping over to New Zealand might just be the perfect vacation spot for you.

Introducing the perfect hike to explore the Himalayas — Rani Sui Lake

Before embarking on your big adventure abroad, make sure you complete each of these things on our checklist!

The newest technology in communication is making things much more convenient for international travelers. It's just one more option for staying connected while you're abroad — here's everything you need to know.

Going on another ILP semester as a Head Teacher means you get that experience all over again, with some big perks (like having your ILP program fee waived!). If you're wondering how that works as a married couple (with you both as Head Teachers or just one of you), you're in the right place. 

ILP is based in the United States, but we have Canadian volunteers who go abroad with us every semester. We want to help you avoid some transaction fees on your ILP program fee by getting a US bank account—here’s how. 

Soaking up some weekend sun in Cancun, Mexico? Make sure you spend one of your days on this pretty little island that's just a boat ride away: Isla Mujeres! 

Are you wanting to make a difference, travel the world, grow personally or just start a new adventure? You've probably looked around at a few study abroad programs or humanitarian programs and gotten a bit discouraged when you realized how expensive they can be ... but not ILP!