--- title: ILP Blog | Taylor Taft description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. --- **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) ## Taylor Taft ### Recent Posts ## [Why You Need To Add Vang Vieng, Laos To Your Travel Itinerary](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-need-to-add-vang-vieng-laos-to-your-travel-itinerary) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 1/15/26 11:22 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/unnamed-101.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-need-to-add-vang-vieng-laos-to-your-travel-itinerary) This is your sign to visit the "most happening city" in Laos! Introducing: Vang Vieng! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-need-to-add-vang-vieng-laos-to-your-travel-itinerary) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-need-to-add-vang-vieng-laos-to-your-travel-itinerary#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Visit World Famous Man-Made Islands In Puno, Peru](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-man-made-islands-in-puno-peru) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 10/30/25 12:47 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_9648.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-man-made-islands-in-puno-peru) Not only have you likely learned about these islands in history class, but this sparkling lake scattered with islands to visit is also named "the most beautiful place in Peru" by Peruvians themselves! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-man-made-islands-in-puno-peru) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-man-made-islands-in-puno-peru#comments-listing) Topics: [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) ## [All The Info About Fricolandia (Your Newest DR Obsession)](https://blog.ilp.org/fricolandia-dr) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 10/13/25 10:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/froothoopes-165983975_457284758943280_6647155893930779287_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/fricolandia-dr) This is the resort-swimming spot of your dreams, complete with stunning views, a pool overlooking the ocean, your own private cabana, and the bluest water you've seen. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/fricolandia-dr) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/fricolandia-dr#comments-listing) Topics: [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean) ## [A Complete Guide For Visiting Luang Prabang, Laos](https://blog.ilp.org/luang-prabang-laos) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 9/22/25 4:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/pcrm-dorego-ojDrHitTU6k-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/luang-prabang-laos) Float down the Mekong River by day and shop until you drop at the largest handicraft market in all of Laos by night in Luang Prabang! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/luang-prabang-laos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/luang-prabang-laos#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Uncover Ancient Roman Ruins in Plovdiv, Bulgaria](https://blog.ilp.org/plovdiv-bulgaria) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 7/7/25 10:51 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_4783.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/plovdiv-bulgaria) This is your sign to explore ancient Roman ruins in Europe's oldest living city: Plovdiv, Bulgaria! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/plovdiv-bulgaria) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/plovdiv-bulgaria#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [How To Visit Mount Everest While Volunteering In India — Nepal!](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-visit-mount-everest-while-volunteering-in-india-nepal) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 6/30/25 11:06 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_2613.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-visit-mount-everest-while-volunteering-in-india-nepal) Our ILP India volunteers just went on the COOLEST vacation to Nepal, where they saw the world-famous Mount Everest and more! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-visit-mount-everest-while-volunteering-in-india-nepal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-visit-mount-everest-while-volunteering-in-india-nepal#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Your Complete Guide To Copenhagen, Denmark](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-copenhagen-denmark) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 6/23/25 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_8601.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-copenhagen-denmark) Colorful buildings and a world-famous harbor? The amusement park that inspired Disney? International food stalls? Full of vibrant Scandinavian charm, Copenhagen is the perfect stop for any bucket list traveler.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-copenhagen-denmark) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-copenhagen-denmark#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [We're Loving This Efate Staycation — Moso Island](https://blog.ilp.org/moso-island) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 4/30/25 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/275A63EA-46B7-403E-BB82-82F5FFD10E72.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/moso-island) Hey Vanuatu volunteers! Need a break from the day to day, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg to leave the country? Introducing: Moso Island! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/moso-island) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/moso-island#comments-listing) Topics: [Vanuatu](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/vanuatu) ## [Send Postcards From An Underwater Post Office In Vanuatu!](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-an-underwater-post-office-at-hideaway-island-vanuatu) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 4/9/25 11:56 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_2215.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-an-underwater-post-office-at-hideaway-island-vanuatu) While you're volunteering in Vanuatu, make sure to send your family a postcard from the world's only underwater post office! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-an-underwater-post-office-at-hideaway-island-vanuatu) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-an-underwater-post-office-at-hideaway-island-vanuatu#comments-listing) Topics: [South Pacific](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-pacific) ## [The Best Way To Create Keepsakes From Your Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-way-to-create-keepsakes-from-your-trip) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 3/25/25 7:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/ireland-rogers-0lRRUT1Z7Vk-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-way-to-create-keepsakes-from-your-trip) Want a fun and unique way to remember your trip? I have the perfect list of things you can do to personalize the keepsakes from your travels! 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