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Hey Canadian Volunteers! Here Are Some Tips To Get You Started

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 12/16/20 12:46 PM

Can I be an ILP volunteer if I'm Canadian? Yup! There are a few things that are different though, so let's fill you in.

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Are You Ready For A Set Of Islands As Pretty As Bali?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/10/20 2:52 PM

Bali gets all the attention, but that’s only because we want to keep Gili Islands more of a secret.  

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Topics: Asia

What's The Best Way To Pay For Things While Traveling?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/7/20 9:04 AM

I had a few questions on how to pay for things before I spent a whole semester traveling around Asia with ILP — would cash be best? What about my credit card? Anything else I should know? Sit tight, because all of those questions (and more) are answered below. 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

Snorkeling Around The Island Of Cozumel Can't Be Beat

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/6/20 12:48 PM

Cancun isn’t our number one vacation spot in Mexico (not even close!) but it is our top pick for nearby adventures. The newest addition? The vacation spot of your dreams — Cozumel.

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Topics: Central America

Easy Lesson Ideas For Teaching Arts and Crafts With ILP

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 12/4/20 8:00 AM

Whether you need lesson ideas for your very first week of teaching (here are some survival tips) or are looking for a few new arts and crafts to mix things up towards the end of your semester, we’ve got you covered. Here's our master list of arts and crafts ideas that work really well for ILP lessons!

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Topics: Teaching With ILP

Your Guide For The Best Christmas Markets In Europe

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 11/27/20 3:15 PM

Any time of year is a good time to visit Europe....buuut if we had to choose, the weeks leading up to Christmas might just be our favorite. Why?! Because there is nothing more magical than a European Christmas Market! And if you time it right, you may even be able to experience a handful of them. Here is a guide to all of our very favorites.

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Topics: Europe

San Miguel de Allende Is The Prettiest City In Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/23/20 2:05 PM

Any city that was “built for relaxing” is somewhere you just can’t pass up. 

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Topics: Central America

Totally Unnecessary (But Helpful) Things To Pack

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 11/16/20 2:05 PM

There's a lot of things to think about when you're packing for a four month trip abroad. You've got a check list of your essentials, but we've rounded up some tips of things that are really nice to bring if you have the extra space!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip

Your Ideal Guide To Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/13/20 1:02 PM

Out of all the places to vacation in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio has all the beaches, jungle adventures, and sloths that you are looking for. 

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Topics: Central America

A Complete Guide To Our Favorite Destinations In Switzerland

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 10/27/20 10:57 AM

Is Switzerland at the top of your list of dream destinations? Well, you're definitely not alone because this is one of the most beloved countries in the world! If you're trying to decide exactly which cities to visit during your travels, then this is the info you'll need.

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Topics: Europe

Hey friends!

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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