--- title: ILP Blog | Cherish Germaine description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## Cherish Germaine ### Recent Posts ## [Celebrating American Holidays While You Live Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-celebrate-american-holidays-abroad) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 11/3/16 4:04 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-08%20at%2010.43.14%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-celebrate-american-holidays-abroad) When living abroad, you'll probably notice that some of your favorite holidays aren't really celebrated in other countries. That doesn't mean you can't celebrate them anyways! Here are some holidays that our past ILP groups have had a blast celebrating.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-celebrate-american-holidays-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-celebrate-american-holidays-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [Going Abroad For The First Time? Here's Your Adventure Checklist](https://blog.ilp.org/things-to-do-every-time-you-travel-abroad) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 10/6/16 3:05 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-04-25%20at%2011.17.10%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/things-to-do-every-time-you-travel-abroad) When traveling the world, there are some things you have just have to experience. Check out our tips for travelers and don't miss out on these awesome experiences.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/things-to-do-every-time-you-travel-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/things-to-do-every-time-you-travel-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [The Souvenir You Won't Regret Buying](https://blog.ilp.org/collecting-art-when-traveling-abroad) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 9/13/16 9:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Volunteer_abroad.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/collecting-art-when-traveling-abroad) **Y**ou're traveling to another country, having the time of your life exploring new enchanting cities, iconic landmarks and gorgeous scenery ... but before you start spending all your money on random souvenirs, read this. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/collecting-art-when-traveling-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/collecting-art-when-traveling-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [Exchanging Cash Abroad: What You Need To Know](https://blog.ilp.org/exchanging-cash-abroad) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 6/14/16 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-04-05%20at%207.54.02%20AM-3.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/exchanging-cash-abroad) When you're traveling abroad, learn from my mistake ... don't bring tons of US cash to exchange abroad! Here's what I learned from my semester. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/exchanging-cash-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/exchanging-cash-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [5 Things You Need to Experience in Santorini, Greece](https://blog.ilp.org/bucket-list-things-to-do-in-santorini-greece) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 6/9/16 10:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-28%20at%2011.53.13%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/bucket-list-things-to-do-in-santorini-greece) Close your eyes and picture Greece. Chances are you're picturing beautiful white buildings with blue accents ... right? If that's what you're looking for, Santorini is your spot to travel to. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/bucket-list-things-to-do-in-santorini-greece) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/bucket-list-things-to-do-in-santorini-greece#comments-listing) ## [The Hardest Part About ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/the-hardest-part-about-ilp) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 2/19/16 1:03 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1785.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/the-hardest-part-about-ilp) I love volunteering with International Language Programs (ILP), but that doesn't mean it was always easy to live abroad! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/the-hardest-part-about-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/the-hardest-part-about-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [How Volunteering With ILP Helps You Make More Friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-make-more-friends) Posted by [Cherish Germaine](https://blog.ilp.org/author/cherish-germaine) on 1/19/16 2:59 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-12-05%20at%204.21.00%20PM-3.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-make-more-friends) Making friends isn't always easy but it's a smidge easier when volunteering abroad.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-make-more-friends) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-make-more-friends#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. 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