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Emily Henkel

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Take A Break From The Beach + Visit The Mountains In Constanza

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/13/22 11:02 AM

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

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Topics: Caribbean

Explore A One-Of-A-Kind Hiking Spot Just Outside of Phitsanulok, Thailand

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/9/22 7:45 AM

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. 

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Topics: Asia

What A Typical Day Was Like While I Volunteered in Uganda

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/2/22 11:37 AM

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

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Topics: Africa

Going To Nicaragua In The Spring? Get Ready For A Week Of Celebrating!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/2/22 7:15 AM

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. 

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Topics: Central America

We're Chasing Waterfalls Around Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/31/22 8:15 AM

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

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Topics: Central America

You Need This Handy Costa Rica Vacation Planner

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/23/22 9:45 AM

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

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Topics: Central America

Why We Love La Rejoya Waterfall (+ A Guide To This Dominican Adventure)

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/20/22 7:15 AM

Photo @carlostorresrd

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

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Topics: Caribbean

The Info You Have To Have Before Planning A Trip To Peru

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/1/22 6:30 AM

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

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Topics: Central America

German Towns, Lush Mountains, + Waterfalls In Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/26/22 6:30 AM



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.

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Topics: Central America

The Dominican Republic Waterfall You've Been Missing — Salto de Socoa!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/17/22 4:09 PM

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

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Topics: Caribbean

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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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