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Emily Henkel

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The Top Weekend Trips To Visit From San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/21/23 11:15 AM

These top sites are just a quick bus ride or flight away from the bright and colorful city of San Luis Potosi!

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Topics: Central America

You Can't Beat The Sunrise Views On This Volcano Hike

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/21/23 10:58 AM



Cerro Pelado is the best place in all of Costa Rica to see the sunrise.

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Topics: Central America

Discover Adventures In Paquera, Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/13/23 10:04 AM

Imagine seeing thousands of bright blue fireflies underneath the waves — that's what is waiting for you on this bioluminescence tour.

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Topics: Central America

Barahona Has The Most Beautiful Beaches In The Dominican Republic

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/6/23 12:52 PM

“Barahona is the most beautiful place on the island and has the best beaches".

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Topics: Caribbean

Escape To India's Prettiest Beaches — The Andaman + Nicobar Islands

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

Surprise! This dreamy set of islands boasting sugar sand beaches, crystal clear blue water, and swaying palm trees isn't found in Thailand, like you might expect. This paradise is right with you in India! 

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Topics: Asia

We've Planned All Of Your Vacations In The Dominican Republic

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/31/23 6:30 AM

With every weekend off, time in the week to explore, and vacation days, here is the only guide you'll need when it comes to vacations in the Dominican Republic. 

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Topics: Caribbean

Can You Get "Uganda Bingo" During Your Semester?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/29/23 4:04 PM


Are you spending a whole semester in Uganda with ILP? See if you can cross off everything on our list of things that are bound to happen!

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Topics: Africa

Don't Skip Out On Tizimin When You're In The Yucatan!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/27/23 11:16 AM

If you have places like Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Merida (and more) on your itinerary, it's a cinch to add the adventures of Tizimin, Mexico to your travel plans!

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Topics: Central America

Find Your Own Private Island On One Of Nicaragua's Pearl Cays

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/25/23 8:45 AM


Rent out a whole island for less than you expect! Your newest island paradise vacation starts at the Pearl Lagoon. This quiet spot is the best jumping-off point for the dreamiest and most secluded islands in the country: the Pearl Cays.

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Topics: Central America

What Is It Like To Volunteer In The Romania Orphanage Program?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/22/23 11:16 AM

Romania is the only ILP location where you're not teaching English — what does volunteering here really look like?

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Topics: Europe, Orphanage + Humanitarian

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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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