If you'll be a part of ILP's humanitarian programs in the Dominican Republic, you'll most likely be spending your Saturdays exploring nearby Puerto Plata!

If you're traveling to Thailand and want to hang out with some elephants, make sure you're going to the right parks.

It’s hard to choose where our favorite beaches are on the north coast of the Dominican Republic is … but we're here to talk about a couple that consistently make their way into ILP volunteers' top picks.

Cabarete is beyond popular with tourists, and after visiting, you can easily see why this beach is one of the best places to spend a Saturday. 

Here’s what you — er, I guess your parents and friends — need to know about sending a package to you while you’re living abroad. 

Did you even go to Ukraine if you didn't spend time with Big Mama? She’s hard to miss, holds tons of his tory, and is an iconic landmark.

Spotting sloths and swimming with turtles ... after a trip out to this peninsula, one ILP group said, "IT'S A MUST DO". Okay, we're convinced — let's chat about this jungle-filled corner of Costa Rica.

Kiev, Ukraine is one of those places you can't help but fall in love with. You don't know until you know, you know?

If you're heading over to Vilnius anytime soon, consider yourself lucky! Lithuania is a total hidden gem with tons to see and explore. Here's our guide for everything you need to know about visiting this city.

Montenegro sits right on the Adriatic Sea and has a long stretch of more than 100 dreamy beaches, giving you so many to choose from. Think pink, pebbly beaches lining some of the most turquoise and clear water that you'll find anywhere in Europe. You can’t miss them.