--- title: ILP Blog | Emily Henkel (32) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (32) --- **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 ## [Taking A Bus In Nicaragua? You Should Know About Rivas](https://blog.ilp.org/rivas-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/4/20 3:43 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-13%20at%2010.12.48%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/rivas-nicaragua) If you’re going to be taking a bus over to Costa Rica (or vice versa!) or will be bussing around Nicaragua, you’ll need to pass through the tiny town of Rivas. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/rivas-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/rivas-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Paradise Island Is Just As Splendid As It Sounds](https://blog.ilp.org/paradise-island-dominican-republic) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/2/20 6:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/paradise_island_boat_2_-_zoelaz_650px.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/paradise-island-dominican-republic) So there are a lot of pretty pretty beaches in the Dominican Republic, but this place is actually called "Paradise Island". [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/paradise-island-dominican-republic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/paradise-island-dominican-republic#comments-listing) Topics: [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean) ## [Dive Into This Hidden Cambodian Waterfall](https://blog.ilp.org/phnom-kulen-cambodia) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/2/20 4:20 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG-6140.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/phnom-kulen-cambodia) Who’s up for an adventure deep in the jungley mountains of Southeast Asia? While you’re touring around Siem Reap, come visit this hidden gem called Phnom Kulen.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/phnom-kulen-cambodia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/phnom-kulen-cambodia#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [The Cities of Leningrad and Stalingrad](https://blog.ilp.org/russian-cities-of-leningrad-and-stalingrad) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/1/20 10:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-17%20at%202.29.48%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/russian-cities-of-leningrad-and-stalingrad) If you are planning on traveling to Russia you will absolutely want to know a little bit a history before you go.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/russian-cities-of-leningrad-and-stalingrad) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/russian-cities-of-leningrad-and-stalingrad#comments-listing) ## [A Top Notch Guide to Durmitor National Park, Montenegro](https://blog.ilp.org/durmitor-national-park-montenegro) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/29/19 1:39 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%201.37.39%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/durmitor-national-park-montenegro) Oh the coastline of Montenegro is dreamy as you can imagine, but the hiking here? Head a bit inland, and you’ll find a curving river to raft, towering peaks to hike, and thick forests.  Unreal.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/durmitor-national-park-montenegro) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/durmitor-national-park-montenegro#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [A Day Trip To Škofja Loka Is Exactly What You’re Looking For](https://blog.ilp.org/skofja-loka) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/27/19 3:07 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-10%20at%208.34.22%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/skofja-loka) Um, how come the rest of the world isn’t flocking to this fairytale-esque town in Slovenia? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/skofja-loka) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/skofja-loka#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Nicaragua Has The Most Picture-Perfect Places To Stay (For Way Less Than You Think)](https://blog.ilp.org/coolest-places-in-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/24/19 11:48 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_7165.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/coolest-places-in-nicaragua) Live in total luxury for way cheaper than you could in any other country, or choose to stay somewhere for the most amazing pictures (and views). [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/coolest-places-in-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/coolest-places-in-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [You Really Have It All In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-it-all-in-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/23/19 10:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-09%20at%201.01.41%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-it-all-in-mexico) Is it the food? The jungles and beaches? The dozens of weekend trips? The bright and vibrant culture (and the fact that it's crazy affordable)? We're not sure, we just know Mexico is practically perfect.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-it-all-in-mexico) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-it-all-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Be Best Friends With These Costa Rican Volcanoes](https://blog.ilp.org/costa-rican-volcanoes) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/22/19 11:43 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-18%20at%2011.59.02%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/costa-rican-volcanoes) So there are a lot of volcanoes in this part of the world, but while you’re here on vacation (or volunteering in Costa Rica!) we think you should be besties with these peaks. Here’s a quick guide to the volcanoes you shouldn’t skip. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/costa-rican-volcanoes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/costa-rican-volcanoes#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Don't Miss Going To The Theater In Ukraine](https://blog.ilp.org/experience-the-fine-arts-in-kiev-ukraine) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/22/19 10:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/244021874_559544938697710_1856381453138839709_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/experience-the-fine-arts-in-kiev-ukraine) We love Kiev, Ukraine for lots and lots of reasons. I mean, how do you not adore a city peppered in cathedrals and bursting with history? But one way to totally soak it all up is to visit the theater.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/experience-the-fine-arts-in-kiev-ukraine) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/experience-the-fine-arts-in-kiev-ukraine#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel/page/31) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel/page/33) ## **[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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