Have SIM card questions? Welcome to the very helpful post of answers (it's a must-have if you're going with a local data plan on your ILP semester!)

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering

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.  

Topics: Africa

I spent a whole semester living in Thailand, and I get asked all the time, "What was living in Thailand REALLY like?" 

Topics: Asia

If you've done your research and compared study abroad and volunteering programs, you probably already know that there are a lot of reasons to choose ILP, but one of the biggest benefits we offer is that you only have to pay full price for the first semester. Seriously.

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

From postcard-worthy beaches, whimsically colorful castles, and cities that are full of red tile rooftops and gelato, there's a city in Portugal that's perfect for you. 

Topics: Europe

Are you looking for LDS volunteer programs or ways to serve with other LDS volunteers? 

Topics: LDS

Dreaming of a beachy vacation you can visit year-round? Snag a cheap flight to Alicante and soak up the sun, explore free museums, and escape the crowds in this bright and quirky Spanish town — or take a trip to thundering waterfalls, pirate islands, or a pink lake. We love love love Alicante. 

Topics: Europe

It's a question we get all of the time, with a couple of different answers (and a bit of advice from past volunteers).

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

Find yourself near San Jose? Or La Fortuna? This swimming spot and thundering waterfall is just a taxi or bus ride away for those in the know.

Topics: Central America

After visiting more than 30 countries, I have a bit of advice I wish I knew before I embarked on my first international adventure. 

Topics: All The Travel Tips