--- title: ILP Blog (4) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (4) --- **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) ## [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) ## [Should I Volunteer Alone Or Go With A Friend?](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 4/29/25 10:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Mexico%20Group%20San%20Miguel%20De%20Allende%20-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) Both are options, but one is way more popular.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [A Quick Stop In Vientiane, Laos](https://blog.ilp.org/vientiane-laos) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 4/23/25 9:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Buddha%20Park%20Vientiane%20Laos%20AdobeStock_190436348.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/vientiane-laos) If you ask me, travelers shouldn't be sleeping on Laos and all its hidden gems! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/vientiane-laos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/vientiane-laos#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Exploring Chiang Rai, Thailand](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-chiang-rai-thailand) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/16/25 6:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/272821317_636943154193694_3895044044434437392_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-chiang-rai-thailand) Perhaps you've heard of the White Temple in Thailand? Or maybe you're just looking for awesome places to go during your trip to this magical country?  Either way, we recommend spending a couple of days exploring Chiang Rai! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-chiang-rai-thailand) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-travel-destination-chiang-rai-thailand#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [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) ## [26 Can't Miss Adventures in Zanzibar, Tanzania](https://blog.ilp.org/26-cant-miss-adventures-in-zanzibar-tanzania) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 4/3/25 4:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/2362.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/26-cant-miss-adventures-in-zanzibar-tanzania) Who knew Africa had the most stunning islands tucked in along the eastern coastline? Head out to Tanzania and you'll find the most perfect crystal clear turquoise waters for your dream vacation! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/26-cant-miss-adventures-in-zanzibar-tanzania) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/26-cant-miss-adventures-in-zanzibar-tanzania#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [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! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-way-to-create-keepsakes-from-your-trip) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-way-to-create-keepsakes-from-your-trip#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [POV: Experiencing Church In Another Country](https://blog.ilp.org/pov-experiencing-church-in-another-culture) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 3/11/25 4:24 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_0741.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/pov-experiencing-church-in-another-culture) When spending a semester abroad with ILP, some of our volunteers want to know how they can participate in their church meetings and other religious events ... even if the language or culture is unfamiliar. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/pov-experiencing-church-in-another-culture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/pov-experiencing-church-in-another-culture#comments-listing) ## [How To Make Your Dreams Of Vacationing In Aruba A Reality](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 3/11/25 2:29 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_8240.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) Introducing our ILP volunteers' newly discovered vacation destination, Aruba!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) ## [Taking A Quick Trip To Gdansk, Poland](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/28/25 5:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-12-12%20at%204.59.05%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/taking-a-weekend-trip-to-gdansk-poland) Beaches plus a charming Old Town are only a few of the adventures waiting for you in Gdansk! 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