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Jen King

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Your Safari Guide For Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Posted by Jen King on 11/17/22 6:00 AM

Spending time in Africa means spending time on safari — here are the answers to all of your questions about our favorite safari spot: Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda.

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Topics: Africa

These Sites Make It So Easy To Fundraise By Selling Shirts

Posted by Jen King on 10/31/22 7:00 AM

Looking for ways to fund your time serving and making a difference abroad? We love unique fundraising ideas, like this one.

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

All The Insider Tips For Visiting Bangkok, Thailand

Posted by Jen King on 10/19/22 7:30 AM



Bangkok is just one of those vibrant, bustling, and absolutely captivating cities that you should see at least once. And if you’re living in Thailand for a semester as an ILP volunteer, we even recommend visiting more than once if you can. 

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Topics: Asia

An Artist Turned This Corner Of The Mexican Jungle Into A Masterpiece

Posted by Jen King on 8/26/22 8:15 AM

What do you get when a surrealist artist builds a sculpture garden in the remote mountains of Mexico, surrounded by lush green trees, waterfalls, and turquoise blue pools? Something pretty magical. Here's all you need to know about visiting Las Pozas!

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Topics: Central America

A Handy Vacation Planner To Help You See The Best Of Nicaragua

Posted by Jen King on 8/15/22 12:45 PM

The secret is out Nicaragua really is the hidden gem of Central America.

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Topics: Central America

Bites To Eat While You're In Uganda

Posted by Jen King on 8/4/22 8:00 AM

If you're headed to live in Africa for a few months like our ILP volunteers do for their semester abroad, then you're probably wondering what the food is going to be like.

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Topics: Africa

Announcing ILP's Himayalan Program

Posted by Jen King on 7/13/22 12:05 PM

You guys have been begging us for a volunteer program in India, so we are more than thrilled to tell you that the time has finally come!

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Topics: Asia

Dreamiest Destinations In India — Breaking It All Down

Posted by Jen King on 7/13/22 12:00 PM

India is best known for the Taj Mahal, but if you're planning a trip here, you'll quickly find out that you need so much more than a week to see all the new spots you've discovered — get ready to add so many more destinations on your India wishlist. 

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Topics: Asia

Thinking About Volunteering In The Romania Orphanage Program?

Posted by Jen King on 7/11/22 10:05 AM

Come live in Europe while volunteering in this unique orphanage program. 

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Topics: Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering, Orphanage + Humanitarian

Help Feed Baby Elephants On Your Semester In Uganda!

Posted by Jen King on 3/30/22 5:57 PM

While you're in Uganda you’ll be able to hang out with elephants on a safari of course, but at this wildlife conservation centre in Entebbe, you can help baby elephant Edward or little Charles with breakfast.  

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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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