The secret is out — Nicaragua really is the hidden gem of Central America.

If you're headed to Vanuatu, you're likely to find yourself on the main island of Efate at some point in your trip ... and lucky for you this island is packed full of the dreamiest beaches on all sides!

If you're headed to live in Africa for a few months like our ILP volunteers do for their semester abroad, then you're probably wondering what the food is going to be like.

Want to hike Machu Picchu during your ILP semester? There are some things you need to know before you even start planning.

Welcome to Matagalpa, a place full of secret waterfalls, rafting adventures, and green hillsides dotted with coffee plantains. In a country that’s under the radar, we just love a place that’s even more off the beaten path.

It's not a secret that Costa Rica is insanely gorgeous, but some of the best places to zip line might be a little hidden. 

These tumbling blue falls are just a taxi ride away from Santo Domingo (and are just as pretty as they look in the pictures). 

You guys have been begging us for a volunteer program in India, so we are more than thrilled to tell you that the time has finally come!

India is best known for the Taj Mahal, but if you're planning a trip here, you'll quickly find out that you need so much more than a week to see all the new spots you've discovered — get ready to add so many more destinations on your India wishlist. 

These hikes aren't just for the experts! Come cross off some major major bucket list experiences on your semester abroad in India!