--- title: "Our 31-Day \"Sketch Your Travels\" Challenge" description: For any artists headed abroad, we've put together this 31 day challenge to help you make the most of it. image: https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-07-26%20at%209.11.54%20AM.png --- **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) # [Our 31-Day "Sketch Your Travels" Challenge](https://blog.ilp.org/our-31-day-travel-art-challenge) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 8/27/18 2:05 PM  ![ILP Thailand in Bali](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-07-26%20at%209.11.54%20AM.png?width=650&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-07-26%20at%209.11.54%20AM.png) Take a month and fill up a sketchbook with little doodles that will help you remember your entire semester. ILP volunteers have quite a bit of down time. No matter what country you’re volunteering in, you’ll spend about a half day volunteering (up to 4 hours of direct interaction with the kids, plus preparation time, transportation, and clean up). That means a few hours every day, plus weekends and vacation days to hang out, explore your country, work on an online class or make some memories. --- **Volunteering with ILP is perfect for first time travelers! [Come learn more about how it works right here](http://ilp.org/learn-more)** --- A couple of words to the wise: You think you’ll remember the little details about living abroad but unless you catch them in a video, on your phone, or write them down, they just slip away. If you’re an artist or simply want to add a little creative edge to the journal you're keeping while you travel the world, we suggest taking this month-long art challenge to fill up a sketchbook full of those moments. ## **Our 31 Day Sketch Your Travels Challenge** **Day 1** — today’s breakfast **Day 2** — what the weather is like outside **Day 3** — draw your favorite way to get around your city  **Day 4** — something in your apartment/house  **Day 5** — someone who makes you smile (maybe the guy at the empanada stand or someone in your ILP Group)  **Day 6** — what you’re wearing today  **Day 7** —  choose a word you’ve learned in the local language and draw it out  **Day 8** — your phone background  **Day 9** — something in your room  **Day 10** — doodle the shoes you wear the most here  **Day 11** — the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your city  **Day 12** — a mini picture of what the local currency looks like **Day 13** — the view out the closest windows  **Day 14** — what you’re wearing today **Day 15** — a new food you’ve tried **Day 16** — your favorite building, park, cafe, castle, etc. in your city **Day 17** — a map of your country and your favorite places **Day 18** — the school supply your kids love the most  **Day 19** — sketch out a few stats: what’s the temperature today? How many days until your next vacation? How many ice creams have you eaten this week? You know, things you’ll want to remember.  **Day 20** — illustrate your favorite ILP lesson you taught  **Day 21** — your favorite souvenir you’ve gotten here **Day 22**  — the one thing you’re so grateful you packed   **Day 23** — something you miss from home  **Day 24** — the strangest food/fruit you’ve had so far **Day 25** — your favorite part about today **Day 26** — draw how you’re feeling right now **Day 27** — a favorite treat you like to get after teaching  **Day 28** — something quirky about your city or country  **Day 29** —  draw what’s currently in your backpack or suitcase **Day 30** — draw your favorite parts about your last vacation (Eiffel tower, croissants and a French flag)  **Day 31** — what you’ll miss most about living here ![ILP Thailand](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-07-26%20at%209.13.08%20AM.png?width=650&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-07-26%20at%209.13.08%20AM.png) **Looking for ways to affordably travel with friends?** Get more info about the chance to live in Europe for the summer or spend a couple of months adventuring in Thailand with an ILP semester. 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