--- title: ILP Blog | Lindsay Hall (2) description: Lindsay has done 4 semesters abroad living in Ukraine, China, Thailand, and Lithuania. (2) --- **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) ## Lindsay Hall Lindsay has done 4 semesters abroad living in Ukraine, China, Thailand, and Lithuania. ### Recent Posts ## [Travel Items That Are NOT Worth It](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 7/17/18 2:50 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/ILP-14.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) There are so many gadgets out there that claim they will "make traveling easier". While some of these things are so helpful, there are many that are just a waste of space and not worth the price tag! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Get Your Hair In Low Maintenance Mode For Your Semester Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/get-your-hair-in-low-maintenance-mode-for-your-semester-abroad) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 7/13/18 5:13 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/ILP%20China-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/get-your-hair-in-low-maintenance-mode-for-your-semester-abroad) When you're preparing for a semester abroad there are so many things that cross your mind ... what do you do with your hair? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/get-your-hair-in-low-maintenance-mode-for-your-semester-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/get-your-hair-in-low-maintenance-mode-for-your-semester-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip) ## [Unicorns May Not Be Real, But This Bangkok Cafe Is](https://blog.ilp.org/you-gotta-check-out-this-magical-cafe-in-bangkok) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 7/8/18 2:29 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Unicorn%20Cafe%203.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/you-gotta-check-out-this-magical-cafe-in-bangkok) If you're in Bangkok and looking for a truly magical experience you're going to have to check out this cafe. I mean, look at it ... unicorns? It's sort of a dream. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/you-gotta-check-out-this-magical-cafe-in-bangkok) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/you-gotta-check-out-this-magical-cafe-in-bangkok#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Relax In Nicaragua With A Tasty Chocolate Massage](https://blog.ilp.org/relax-in-nicaragua-with-these-massages) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 7/2/18 2:09 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/274848826_506510627693857_1861306742606124325_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/relax-in-nicaragua-with-these-massages) Do you love massages? Do you love chocolate? If you answered yes to both of those, I have the perfect activity for you when you're living in Nicaragua for a semester. It may sound a little weird, but that's what makes it fun! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/relax-in-nicaragua-with-these-massages) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/relax-in-nicaragua-with-these-massages#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [What Is My Volunteer Really Doing While They Volunteer With ILP?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 6/20/18 4:28 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/parents3.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) We've put together a little guide to show you exactly what you're volunteer will be up to and what is expected of them. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp#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) ## [What's The Difference Between An Airbnb and A Hostel?](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 6/19/18 4:09 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/241736675_1003688307131991_6652916385862373770_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) If you travel a lot (especially abroad), you know the many, many options you have when looking for a place to stay for the night and the pros vs the cons. Some are pretty obvious, like hotels will be the most expensive, but what about hostels and Airbnbs ... Do you know the difference? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [The Google Translate App Is A Traveler's Best Friend](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-use-the-google-translate-app) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 6/1/18 11:31 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/thailand-8.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-use-the-google-translate-app) If you've ever lived in a foreign country before and you don't speak the language, you know how valuable Google Translate can be. Did you know they have an app now that makes it even easier?  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-use-the-google-translate-app) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-use-the-google-translate-app#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [Getting A Hold Of My ILP Volunteer Fast In An Emergency](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 5/20/18 2:48 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/poaldn.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) One of the scariest parts of sending a volunteer abroad is the idea of anything happening and not being able to reach them. While that is a valid concern, I'm here to tell you there are more ways to reach them quickly than you may realize.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-#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), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [15 Best Quotes From President Monson](https://blog.ilp.org/15-best-quotes-from-president-monson) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 5/14/18 8:58 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/1-6.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/15-best-quotes-from-president-monson) In memory of President Thomas S. Monson, we have gathered 15 of his best quotes to remember and love him by.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/15-best-quotes-from-president-monson) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/15-best-quotes-from-president-monson#comments-listing) Topics: [LDS](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/lds) ## [Where Are ILP Students 20 Years Later??](https://blog.ilp.org/20-years-later) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 5/1/18 8:16 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Rubik%20so%20dang%20cute.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/20-years-later) For anyone who has served abroad with ILP and fell in love with your kids, you're *really* gonna love this story, especially if you know Steve, one of the ILP directors.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/20-years-later) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/20-years-later#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall/page/3) ## **[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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