--- title: ILP Blog | Jen King (3) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (3) --- **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) ## Jen King ### Recent Posts ## [Which ILP Programs Fit During Your Summer Break?](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-programs-fit-during-your-summer-break) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/28/24 9:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/mikelle_palmer_367411419_269257695854916_4226685639151456221_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-programs-fit-during-your-summer-break) Most of our ILP volunteers are college students or maybe you're looking for high school summer abroad opportunities ... either way, we can get you set up for a summer volunteering abroad! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-programs-fit-during-your-summer-break) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-programs-fit-during-your-summer-break#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) ## [Your Go-To-Guide For Volcano Boarding In Nicaragua](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/25/24 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/332203351_223840470085809_2999439229168952813_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) If you are going to be volunteering in Central America or even just near Leon, Nicaragua on a vacation, you have got to check out volcano boarding. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [How It Works To Head Teach with ILP As A Married Couple](https://blog.ilp.org/head-teaching-with-ilp-as-a-married-couple) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/5/24 8:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/eden.w.stucki_1701823490_3251453556942065328_291431917-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/head-teaching-with-ilp-as-a-married-couple) Going on another ILP semester as a Head Teacher means you get that experience all over again, with some big perks (like having your ILP program fee waived!). If you're wondering how that works as a married couple (with you both as Head Teachers or just one of you), you're in the right place.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/head-teaching-with-ilp-as-a-married-couple) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/head-teaching-with-ilp-as-a-married-couple#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [How To Get Free Teaching Supplies For Your ILP Classes](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/1/24 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/344761886_1316895512575426_3162825283315219873_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) Don't pay for your teaching supplies for your semester abroad with ILP! Here's how.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [All About A Vacation In Arequipa + Colca Canyon, Peru](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-spending-a-couple-of-days-in-arequipa-peru) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 10/22/24 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/AdobeStock_285421459.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-spending-a-couple-of-days-in-arequipa-peru) This Peruvian city is colorful, easy to explore on foot, and has a bit of a European feel — we're in love! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-spending-a-couple-of-days-in-arequipa-peru) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-spending-a-couple-of-days-in-arequipa-peru#comments-listing) Topics: [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) ## [The Paracas Peninsula + Other Weekend Trips On The Peru Coast](https://blog.ilp.org/paracas-reserve-and-nearby-adventures) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 10/11/24 11:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/AdobeStock_536808145.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/paracas-reserve-and-nearby-adventures) Red cliffs jutting up to sandy beaches and the bluest of ocean views — wow wow wow Peru! While most travelers head right to popular destinations like the Rainbow Mountains and Machu Picchu, we've fallen in love with the Pacific coastline. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/paracas-reserve-and-nearby-adventures) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/paracas-reserve-and-nearby-adventures#comments-listing) Topics: [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) ## [All About eSIMs + Why You Might Need One For Your Next Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-esims) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 9/26/24 9:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Waterfall%20uvita%2023A%20.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-esims) The newest technology in communication is making things much more convenient for international travelers. It's just one more option for staying connected while you're abroad — here's everything you need to know. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-esims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-esims#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Must-Have Tips For Planning Your Trip To Machu Picchu, Peru](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 9/2/24 11:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Tezza-0183.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) Want to hike Machu Picchu during your ILP semester? There are some things you'll need to know before you even start planning.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [The Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall Is Right By Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://blog.ilp.org/the-bua-tong-sticky-waterfalls-in-thailand) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 6/12/24 12:31 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/333970617_145536628398399_1415240019393273298_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/the-bua-tong-sticky-waterfalls-in-thailand) Easily the coolest day trip you could take.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/the-bua-tong-sticky-waterfalls-in-thailand) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/the-bua-tong-sticky-waterfalls-in-thailand#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [When Should I Apply If I Want To Go To …](https://blog.ilp.org/when-should-i-apply-if-i-want-to-go-to-) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 6/5/24 12:08 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/385874527_1334336007476098_8778283002038970214_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/when-should-i-apply-if-i-want-to-go-to-) Have your eye on a specific country you want to volunteer in during your semester abroad with [International Language Programs?](http://ilp.org) [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/when-should-i-apply-if-i-want-to-go-to-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/when-should-i-apply-if-i-want-to-go-to-#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king/page/4) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. 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