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Some Of The Best Snorkeling Is Around Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/20/22 11:23 AM

Take a swim to see sea turtles, schools of colorful fish, dolphins, and more, or keep busy with all the other adventures waiting for you around Drake Bay!  

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Topics: Central America

Top 10 Things To Buy At A Market in Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/11/22 4:02 PM

We love the beaches and jungles and ancient ruins of Mexico, but we also love the shopping ... and coming home with souvenirs from our

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Topics: Central America

A Dreamy Escape To The Islands Of Granada, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/8/22 12:28 PM

Photo courtesy of @jicaroisland lodge

How does a weekend getaway to a private island sound? 

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Topics: Central America

How To Insert A SIM Card Into Your Phone

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/4/22 7:03 AM

Have SIM card questions? Welcome to the very helpful post of answers (it's a must-have if you're going with a local data plan on your ILP semester!)

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering

12 Spots In Portugal That Make For The Perfect Vacation

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/16/22 2:46 PM

From postcard-worthy beaches, whimsically colorful castles, and cities that are full of red tile rooftops and gelato, there's a city in Portugal that's perfect for you. 

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Topics: Europe

Finding LDS Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/11/22 2:45 PM

Are you looking for LDS volunteer programs or ways to serve with other LDS volunteers? 

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Topics: LDS

Take A Sunny Seaside Trip To Alicante, Spain (And Stay Forever)

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/4/22 2:12 PM

Dreaming of a beachy vacation you can visit year-round? Snag a cheap flight to Alicante and soak up the sun, explore free museums, and escape the crowds in this bright and quirky Spanish town — or take a trip to thundering waterfalls, pirate islands, or a pink lake. We love love love Alicante. 

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Topics: Europe

Can I Take Online Classes While Volunteering With ILP?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/1/22 4:03 PM

It's a question we get all of the time, with a couple of different answers (and a bit of advice from past volunteers).

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

Try To Keep The Tesoro Escondido Waterfall in Costa Rica A Secret!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/28/22 11:43 AM

Find yourself near San Jose? Or La Fortuna? This swimming spot and thundering waterfall is just a taxi or bus ride away for those in the know.

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Topics: Central America

My Advice And Tips After Seeing 30+ Countries

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/25/22 11:09 AM

After visiting more than 30 countries, I have a bit of advice I wish I knew before I embarked on my first international adventure. 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

Hey friends!

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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