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Emily Henkel

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Budgeting Apps That Make Saving Money Super Easy

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/21/17 8:02 AM

Afraid to look at your bank account, let alone plan a budget? Yep, me too. No matter what you’re earning and spending, here’s how to make budgeting a piece of cake.

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Topics: Saving Money + Fundraising

How I Afford To Travel

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/8/17 11:36 AM



If you spend your lunch breaks checking flights to Europe and counting the empty pages in your passport, you need these tips. 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

What Happens After The ILP Semester Is Over?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/6/17 8:26 AM

People who like to travel are cool, but people who travel with ILP are even cooler — here’s what a few of our alumni have been up to.

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Topics: Tips For Your Twenties

Keep This In Mind Before Shopping At Foreign Flea Markets

Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/3/17 7:50 AM

Want know where to get the coolest souvenirs? Skip out on the stores and find a flea market. No, but really.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

The Ruins In Palenque, Mexico Are Better Than Chichen Itza

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/16/17 8:45 AM



Everyone talks about the World Wonder ruins you can find at Chichen Itza, but the ones in Palenque are just way cooler. 

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Topics: Central America

Escape To The Hidden Island of Isla Holbox, Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 4/15/17 6:33 PM

Skip out on the crowds and vacation on this absolutely dreamy island after a quick visit to Cancun.

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Topics: Central America

What The Thai King’s Death Means For Our ILP Volunteers

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/22/17 8:48 AM

A semester abroad  in Thailand most definitely means lots of sunshine, fresh fruit smoothies, cutie kids…and lots of black? Here’s what you need to know about the Thai King’s death and your ILP semester.

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Topics: Asia

Tips For Strawberry Picking While Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/15/17 2:08 PM

If you'll be abroad in the spring — you should look into going strawberry picking in your country. 

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Topics: Asia, Central America, Europe

Cheap Ways To Get Ready For Your Semester Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/11/17 11:44 AM

Raise your hand if you want your hard earned travel money to go to things like buying luggage….No one? Makes sense — If you wanna save some cash, keep reading. 

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

How To Use The Metro For The Very First Time…In A Foreign Country

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/9/17 5:51 PM

Nervous about taking the metro for the first time ever while traveling abroad? Relax, it’s easy, I promise. 

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Topics: Asia, All The Travel Tips, Europe

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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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