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Emily Henkel

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This 70% Rule Is The Best Way To Save Money

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/25/18 10:48 AM

know, I know, there are a zillion tips on how to save your money so you can have enough cash to go on that cool trip or finally buy that camera (or just save up for this semester’s tuition) but this one is straightforward and pretty life changing. 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising

Things To Do When You Have Zero WiFi

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/22/18 3:39 PM

Life in a foreign country means dealing with some less-than cooperative internet at times. Good thing you can still find things to do, right?

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

Visiting The Cute, Colorful Town Of Sighisoara, Romania

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/7/18 1:16 PM

Forget vacationing in crowded Italy or Greece,  Romania is the undiscovered gem you’re looking for.

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Topics: Europe

Basic Phrases In Luganda To Know For Your Semester In Uganda

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/6/18 1:06 PM

You don’t need to know another language to volunteer in Africa with ILP, but learning a bit can help! 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Africa

A Total Guide To Visiting Kiev, Ukraine

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/2/18 12:01 PM

With such an incredible amount of things you can’t miss, you’ll want to follow our guide to Kiev, Ukraine to make sure you don’t miss the insider spots.

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Topics: Europe

What To Expect Before Living In Uganda

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/13/18 4:54 PM

Headed off to a semester in Uganda? Here is  a head’s up on what to expect the minute you get off the plane. 

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Topics: Africa

How To Start Off Your Vacation To The Thai Islands

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/10/18 1:11 PM

The southern part of Thailand is hands down the best place to see those Instagram-famous beaches, but with so many islands to choose from, you’ll want some help planning your trip. 

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Topics: Asia, All The Travel Tips

Avoiding Taxi Scams + Other Tips You'll Want To Know

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/7/18 1:34 PM

Especially when you’re a budget traveler and every little bit counts, you want to make sure you’re not being over charged. 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

Escape to Lamu Island In Kenya

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/31/18 9:26 AM

We’re dreaming of island getaways off the coast of Africa … anyone headed to Uganda should schedule a trip to the Lamu Island during their vacation time, that’s for sure.

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Topics: Africa

Your Guide To Safaris In Uganda

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/30/18 1:00 PM

Headed to Uganda? Lucky you! There are a few world-class spots to safari in this ILP country. 

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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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