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Can You Really Afford A Vacation In The Seychelles?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/9/23 10:57 AM

This dreamy island country is one of the most sought after destinations — but is it possible to lounge on these world class beaches on a budget?

The Seychelles are one of those luxury, once-in-a-lifetime destinations. Complete with sugar-soft sand, swaying palm trees, and perfectly blue water, some of the world's best beaches are found in this island nation. Plus, you have experiences like hanging out with the giant tortoises that call paradise home. However, this kind of vacation can get expensive — probably too expensive, right? There are some tricks to know to make a vacation to Seychelles more affordable. 

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Topics: Africa

Relax In San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/2/23 10:11 AM

You’ll never want to leave this pretty surf spot once you visit. 

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Topics: Central America

Dreaming Of A Safari In Kenya On Your ILP Semester?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/23/23 3:06 PM

For our ILP volunteers who are living in Uganda for a semester, we love all the things to do in that country, but sometimes adding a new country to your "been there" list is just too hard to resist.

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Topics: Africa

Take A Quick Trip To London, England

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/20/23 2:47 PM

What isn’t there to love about London? We've planned out the top sites, have a few suggestions on saving a little money, and have recommendations on where to find the best sandwiches (and other tips). 

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Topics: Europe

Annecy, France (Not Venice) Is The Most Charming Canal City In Europe

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/16/23 3:47 PM

If you’re into pastel buildings floating between idyllic canals, you should be heading to France, not Italy. 

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Topics: Europe

Cliff Jumping In Somoto Canyon, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/2/23 11:41 AM

Swim between slot canyons, go cliff jumping, and body raft down the rapids — we love the adrenaline rush of Somoto Canyon! 

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Topics: Central America

See Erupting Volcanoes While Hiking In Guatemala

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/20/23 11:51 AM

Seeing lava erupt out of Volcán de Fuego may be the most epic hike you can take on an ILP vacation!

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Topics: Central America

What Do You Wear While Teaching With ILP?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/16/23 10:45 AM

Besides the construction paper and glue sticks in your suitcase, you should also be packing stuff to wear on vacations and in the classroom.

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

Island Hop To Tanna While You're In Vanuatu

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/3/23 12:18 PM



If you love the idea of escaping to another island on a vacation, then the adventures in Tanna are exactly what you're looking for.

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Topics: South Pacific

Extra Ways To Help On Your ILP Semester In India

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/30/23 4:13 PM

Teaching English is just one way to make an impact while you're in India.

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Topics: Asia, Orphanage + Humanitarian

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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