Hey, hey Mexico! We love that we can jump from town to town, exploring a new spot every weekend on a budget because of the really affordable bus system. Because the country is so expansive, there are several spots that are best accessed by flight. But you know us ... we love a good deal!

Atlixco is a charming town surrounded by volcanoes and wildflowers, not to mention that it's one of the top destinations in the state of Puebla! If you're coming from the city of Puebla, you're just a short drive away, making it a perfect town to go explore for the day.

With miles and miles of golden sands, snorkeling, catamaran trips, and more we're all too happy that this part of Mexico still feels undiscovered. 

Rolling green hills and temperatures cool enough to snow? Visiting Costanza in the Dominican Republic feels like visiting a totally different country. 

Untold chapters of history, tiered waterfalls, and a landscape that will make you feel like you're walking on the moon can be found in central Thailand in this National Park. 

"I spent a whole semester living in Uganda and I got asked all the time — what was living there really like?"

If you're headed to Nicaragua for the Spring semester with ILP, you get to be in the country for one of the best weeks of the year — Holy Week. 

We are spilling all the secrets about these truly hidden cascades, complete with cave camping, zip lining, and more. 

Know if the best beaches are really that close to the thundering waterfalls you want to hike to.

Photo @carlostorresrd

The blue cascades of La Rejoya Waterfall are an easy day trip if you find yourself in Puerto Plata or Cabarete!