--- title: ILP Blog (3) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (3) --- **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) ## [Come Swim In The Prettiest Turquoise Waterfalls in Laos](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/3/25 1:45 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-26%20at%2012.21.05%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) Not quite sure why everyone isn’t taking a trip to Laos, because this country is bursting full of thick jungles and boat trips to some “dreamy as heck” turquoise pools.   [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/kuang-si-laos#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [All The Highlights of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria](https://blog.ilp.org/veliko-tarnovo-bulgaria) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 7/7/25 11:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/800%20px%20Tsarevets%20Fortress%20AdobeStock_892298196%20copy.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/veliko-tarnovo-bulgaria) Veliko Tarnovo is one of our favorite hidden gems of Eastern Europe that so many tourists miss altogether — we can't wait to introduce you to it! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/veliko-tarnovo-bulgaria) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/veliko-tarnovo-bulgaria#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [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) ## [Picking The Right Destination For Your Dream Vacation To Greece](https://blog.ilp.org/greece) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 7/7/25 10:47 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-06-30%20at%204.28.34%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/greece) Greece has so many destinations, both on the mainland and through the islands, that it's hard to pick just one! There are iconic cities you've heard of like Athens, but there are others that go a bit under the radar (ahem, Corfu).  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/greece) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/greece#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Quick Guide to Sofia: Top Spots to Hit in 48 Hours](https://blog.ilp.org/sofia-bulgaria) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 7/6/25 9:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-07-02%20at%201.44.50%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/sofia-bulgaria) Is Sofia on your list of places to explore while you're volunteering in Europe with ILP yet? It needs to be! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/sofia-bulgaria) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/sofia-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) ## [San Miguel de Allende Is The Prettiest City In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/11/25 7:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1637.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Any city that was “built for relaxing” is somewhere you just can’t pass up.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Tips For SUU Students + An ILP Semester Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/29/25 11:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1833.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) Hey SUU students! Interested in volunteering abroad but don't want to mess with your school plans?  Learn about getting SUU internship credit, advice about taking online classes while volunteering, and see where in the world you can go with ILP.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/tips-for-southern-utah-university-students-volunteering-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) ## [Do I Need Power Adapters And Converters During My Semester Abroad?](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/7/25 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-20%20at%2012.58.57%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) What's the deal with converters and adapters? Do you need both? Just one? What if I'm going to this country, but not that country? Don't worry, this post has you covered.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-power-adapters-and-converters#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/page/4) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget. 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