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Emily Henkel

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All The Day Trips + Weekend Vacays From Puerto Plata, DR

Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/13/21 8:00 AM

Spending time near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic? Know the best beaches, our fav snorkel spots, the go-to eateries, and dreamy resorts to stay at for when you need a nearby getaway.

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Topics: Caribbean

8 Days Backpacking The Yucatan — The Best Mexican Vacation

Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/7/21 8:30 AM

Swimming with whale sharks, exploring white sand beaches while island hopping, seeing a world wonder, and doing a lot of swimming in jungle cenotes — here's how to do see the best of the Yucatan in Mexico. 

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Topics: Central America

Tips For BYU Students + An ILP Semester Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/29/21 7:30 AM



If you’re a BYU student who’s wondering how to make an ILP semester work out, this is for you — everything you’re wondering about is right here! 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties

Lake Como Is The Italian Experience You Are Looking For

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/14/21 7:00 AM

Come spend some time in Italy's glamorous lake country, tasting different gelato flavors and exploring prestigious villages complete with towering villas (home to movie stars). 

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Topics: Europe

Planning Your Trip To Samana + Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/5/21 8:30 AM

Samana is easily one of the dreamiest tropical getaways the Dominican Republic has to offer ... and gets more 5 star reviews than nearly any other vacay spot.

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Topics: Caribbean

Does Vietnam Have Prettier Beaches Than Thailand?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/4/21 2:23 PM

While the rest of the world has been swooning over tourist-crowded beaches in Thailand, you can get the same soft white sand and turquoise water without the crowds when you visit Vietnam. 

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Topics: Asia

How To Spend 1-2 Days In Budapest, If I Were You

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/24/21 11:30 AM

Thinking of heading to one of the best cities in Hungary? Follow how I spent my vacation days in Budapest to make sure you see (and taste) my favorite parts of this city.

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Topics: Europe

All The Highlights of San Jose, Costa Rica (In One Place)

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/23/21 4:42 PM

Maybe you’re coming to Costa Rica for the beaches and the jungles, but if you don’t spend sometime in the country’s capital, you’d be missing out.

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Topics: Central America

It Does Not Get Better Than This Lagoon In Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/18/21 9:00 AM

It's like living right next to the beach, but with some major (major) perks. 

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Topics: Central America

The Tree House Village Is Our Favorite Place To Stay In The DR

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/15/21 10:25 AM

As if taking off to live and volunteer in the Caribbean for a few months wasn’t dreamy enough, you'll basically freak out when you see pictures from this treehouse hotel. 

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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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