--- title: ILP Blog (63) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (63) --- **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) ## [Visiting The Hill of Crosses In Siauliai, Lithuania](https://blog.ilp.org/hill-of-crosses-lithuania) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/30/19 9:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-11%20at%203.53.48%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/hill-of-crosses-lithuania) It's a total hidden gem. And that's why we love it. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/hill-of-crosses-lithuania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/hill-of-crosses-lithuania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Utah Restaurants That Have The Tastes You're Missing From Your Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-go-when-youre-missing-the-flavors-from-your-semester-with-ilp) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 9/27/19 2:43 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Thailand%2049.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-go-when-youre-missing-the-flavors-from-your-semester-with-ilp) Let's be honest—food is hands down one of the highlights of traveling around the world. So if you're missing the food and flavors you learned to love during your semester abroad, then visit these favorite local Utah spots.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-go-when-youre-missing-the-flavors-from-your-semester-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-go-when-youre-missing-the-flavors-from-your-semester-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) ## [Walk Down Rainbow Streets In Burano, Italy](https://blog.ilp.org/burano) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 9/27/19 2:21 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/annie-spratt-MLsN5V-JFCU-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/burano) Who doesn't love rows of houses that are all different shades of rainbow sherbet? Or in this case, fruity gelato, because this tiny island is in Italy!!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/burano) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/burano#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Must-See Cathedrals In Kiev, Ukraine](https://blog.ilp.org/must-see-cathedrals-in-kiev) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 9/24/19 1:50 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-24%20at%201.27.29%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/must-see-cathedrals-in-kiev) When traveling through Eastern Europe, make sure you stop and see these beautiful cathedrals. Make sure you visit them during your semester abroad in Ukraine! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/must-see-cathedrals-in-kiev) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/must-see-cathedrals-in-kiev#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Go Chimp Trekking In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/18/19 11:29 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/314606691_654845762917928_8513504762350885031_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda) Hike deep into the green jungles around Kibale and see if you can spot a family of chimpanzees hanging out in the afternoon. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Do I Need To Be A Student To Volunteer With ILP?](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-need-to-be-a-student-to-volunteer-with-ilp) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 9/17/19 2:30 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-10%20at%201.55.18%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-need-to-be-a-student-to-volunteer-with-ilp) "I want to volunteer with ILP, but I'm not a student" — You're in luck! Here's what you need to know.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-need-to-be-a-student-to-volunteer-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-need-to-be-a-student-to-volunteer-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [Add Uzhgorod To Your List Of Weekend Trips From Kiev, Ukraine](https://blog.ilp.org/uzhgorod-ukraine) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/17/19 11:43 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Cathedral%20of%20Christ%20the%20Savior%20-%20Orthodox%20Uzhhorod%20AdobeStock_125005674.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/uzhgorod-ukraine) Jump off from Ukraine’s capital city and discover a few of the smaller, lesser known cities that not many tourists get to explore.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/uzhgorod-ukraine) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/uzhgorod-ukraine#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [Istria Is Croatia’s Under-The-Radar Gem](https://blog.ilp.org/istria-croatia) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/13/19 11:11 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-08-16%20at%2011.31.08%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/istria-croatia) Most tourists are flocking to the southern coast of Croatia, but hiding up north is the country’s prettiest peninsula. 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[Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/shoes-to-pack-when-traveling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/shoes-to-pack-when-traveling#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [How To Backpack Europe On A Budget](https://blog.ilp.org/backpacking-europe-on-a-budget) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/10/19 5:01 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-01-19%20at%2010.31.32%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/backpacking-europe-on-a-budget) Is backpacking Europe (or another country) at the top of your bucket list? 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