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Come Vacay At This Quiet Little Surfer's Town In Peru — Mancora!

Posted by Jen King on 9/22/25 5:00 PM



If a weekend learning to surf, swimming with turtles, whale watching, acai bowls, and sunsets sounds good to you ... Mancora should be your next vacation spot!

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Topics: South America

A Complete Guide For Visiting Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted by Taylor Taft on 9/22/25 4:15 PM


Float down the Mekong River by day and shop until you drop at the largest handicraft market in all of Laos by night in Luang Prabang!

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Topics: Asia

How To Pay Way Less For Your Volunteer Semester Abroad With ILP

Posted by Jen King on 9/10/25 9:15 AM

Wanting to travel + volunteer abroad and have authentic cultural experiences ... but not sure how to make it happen? That's where we come in!

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

Come Swim In The Prettiest Turquoise Waterfalls in Laos

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/3/25 1:45 PM

Not quite sure why everyone isn’t taking a trip to Laos, because this country is bursting full of thick jungles and boat trips to some “dreamy as heck” turquoise pools.  

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Topics: Asia

All The Highlights of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Posted by Jen King on 7/7/25 11:00 AM

Veliko Tarnovo is one of our favorite hidden gems of Eastern Europe that so many tourists miss altogether — we can't wait to introduce you to it!

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Topics: Europe

Uncover Ancient Roman Ruins in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Posted by Taylor Taft on 7/7/25 10:51 AM

This is your sign to explore ancient Roman ruins in Europe's oldest living city: Plovdiv, Bulgaria!

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Topics: Europe

Picking The Right Destination For Your Dream Vacation To Greece

Posted by Jen King on 7/7/25 10:47 AM

Greece has so many destinations, both on the mainland and through the islands, that it's hard to pick just one! There are iconic cities you've heard of like Athens, but there are others that go a bit under the radar (ahem, Corfu). 

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Topics: Europe

Quick Guide to Sofia: Top Spots to Hit in 48 Hours

Posted by Jen King on 7/6/25 9:15 PM

Is Sofia on your list of places to explore while you're volunteering in Europe with ILP yet? It needs to be!

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Topics: Europe

How To Visit Mount Everest While Volunteering In India — Nepal!

Posted by Taylor Taft on 6/30/25 11:06 AM

Our ILP India volunteers just went on the COOLEST vacation to Nepal, where they saw the world-famous Mount Everest and more!

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Topics: Asia

Your Complete Guide To Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted by Taylor Taft on 6/23/25 8:00 AM

Colorful buildings and a world-famous harbor? The amusement park that inspired Disney? International food stalls? Full of vibrant Scandinavian charm, Copenhagen is the perfect stop for any bucket list traveler. 

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Topics: Europe

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We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget.

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