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Emily Henkel

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How To Pack For A 10-Day Trip In A Backpack

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/25/23 8:00 AM

10 days, and one backpack (it's easier than you think). 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

Trekking To Waterfalls & Through Jungles In Esteli, Nicaragua

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/24/23 7:45 AM

This seemingly untapped corner of Nicaragua is full of cliff jumping, thundering waterfalls, carvings in the thick jungles, and misty cloud forests. Welcome to Esteli!

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Topics: Central America

A Quick Visit To Real De Monte, One Of Mexico's Magic Towns

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/17/23 2:14 PM

If you're hanging around Pachuca, Mexico, and are looking for the ideal place to spend a Saturday, take a combi over to Real De Monte.

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Topics: Central America

The Beaches, Jungles, And Temples Of Southern India

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/13/23 2:06 PM

Take a break from the desert, palaces, and crowded cities found in the northern vacation spots in India and take a deep dive into this tropical corner of the country.

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Topics: Asia

This Is The Best Souvenir From The Dominican Republic

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/9/23 1:59 PM

There are a few favorite souvenirs from this tropical island, but there is one clear winner.

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Topics: Caribbean

What Goes In Your Carry On? And What Goes In Your Checked Bag?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/2/23 8:00 AM

Here's my quick guide to figuring out what goes in your check bag(s) and which things should stay in your carry-on. 

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

Tips For SVU Students + A Semester Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/30/23 12:34 PM

If you're a Southern Virginia University student and are wondering how to fit a semester of traveling into your school year, we have what you're looking for!

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Topics: Tips For Your Twenties

Exploring The Osa Peninsula (Total Guide To This Costa Rican Paradise)

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/25/23 12:34 PM


So many national parks, waterfalls, animal adventures, snorkeling spots, kayaking routes, and beaches are hiding in such a small part of Costa Rica. 

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Topics: Central America

Tips For ISU Students + A Semester Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/20/23 11:40 AM

If you're an Idaho State University student and are wondering how to fit a semester of traveling into your school year, we have what you're looking for!

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Topics: Tips For Your Twenties

All The Things To Do In & Nearby Lugala, Uganda

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/18/23 11:48 AM

Our volunteers living in Uganda will call the suburb of Lugala home which is home to some of the best parts of the whole semester. 

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Topics: Africa

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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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