--- title: ILP Blog | Emily Henkel 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) ## Emily Henkel ### Recent Posts ## [The Only List Of Travel Apps You'll Ever Need](https://blog.ilp.org/my-favorite-travel-apps) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/10/26 5:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_6731.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/my-favorite-travel-apps) You used to need a few maps and guidebooks to plan your trip and help it go well ... not anymore! These apps are what you need to have for any trip.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/my-favorite-travel-apps) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/my-favorite-travel-apps#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [The Sweetest Stories From The Romanian Orphanage Program](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/7/26 7:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/84705122_3566228593450188_3632635064274086416_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) We have a few stories that will melt your heart. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [Come Swim In The Prettiest Turquoise Waterfalls in Laos](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/3/25 1:45 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-26%20at%2012.21.05%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) 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.   [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [San Miguel de Allende Is The Prettiest City In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/11/25 7:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1637.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Any city that was “built for relaxing” is somewhere you just can’t pass up.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Tips For SUU Students + An ILP Semester Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/29/25 11:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1833.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) Hey SUU students! Interested in volunteering abroad but don't want to mess with your school plans?  Learn about getting SUU internship credit, advice about taking online classes while volunteering, and see where in the world you can go with ILP.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) ## [Do I Need Power Adapters And Converters During My Semester Abroad?](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/7/25 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-20%20at%2012.58.57%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) What's the deal with converters and adapters? Do you need both? Just one? What if I'm going to this country, but not that country? Don't worry, this post has you covered.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters#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) ## [Taking A Quick Trip To Gdansk, Poland](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/28/25 5:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-12-12%20at%204.59.05%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland) Beaches plus a charming Old Town are only a few of the adventures waiting for you in Gdansk! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [How To See The Most Famous Castle In Germany — Neuschwanstein!](https://blog.ilp.org/neuschwanstein-castle-germany) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 11/12/24 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/jacek-dylag-DcQ8dSqEosA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/neuschwanstein-castle-germany) There are lots and lots and lots of magical castles in Germany … but if you’re headed to see Schloss Neuschwanstein, we have your go-to guide. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/neuschwanstein-castle-germany) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/neuschwanstein-castle-germany#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Don’t Travel Anywhere Without Backing Up Your Photos](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-back-up-your-photos-while-traveling) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 10/15/24 7:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_0421.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-back-up-your-photos-while-traveling) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-back-up-your-photos-while-traveling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-back-up-your-photos-while-traveling#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [Hey Canadian Volunteers! Save Money By Getting A US Bank Account](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/23/24 9:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_0444.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) [ILP](http://ilp.org) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel/page/2) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** 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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