No doubt you've heard of Cancun (who hasn't), but we actually have a nearby spot we love even more: Playa del Carmen. Here's everything you need to know to make this one of the best weekend trips ever!

Kiev is the beautiful city in Ukraine that our ILP volunteers can't get enough of — especially when it comes to all the places to shop.  

Spending some time in Europe? Make sure Dubrovnik is on your list of places you cannot miss! Here are all of our insider tips that will make this a vacation you'll never forget! 

This is a favorite place for our ILP volunteers to visit during their semester abroad in Mexico. It's easy to get to (luckily so close to where ILP volunteers live!), crazy colorful, and has the best shopping. Many volunteers actually end up going more than once because they just can't get enough.

Getting ready for your semester volunteering abroad with International Language Programs (ILP)? There's a lot of unknowns when you're getting ready to live in a country you've never been to and we know it can be a little nerve wracking!

Here's a general outline of what typically happens the first few days of your semester — we'll be there to support you! 

Volunteering in Thailand for a semester with International Language Programs? One of our volunteer's favorite things to do is fly over to Cambodia for a few vacation days. Keep reading for all of the details that will make this the ideal trip! 

Trying to make a semester work out but aren't sure how to come up with the money you need? Fundraising is one way volunteers have funded most or all of their trip. We've had volunteers have luck with this cook off idea in the past and wanted to fill you in.

Anyone who isn’t dreaming of visiting this Greek island hasn’t fallen in love with the pictures you can take here. 

Spend an afternoon in the sandy beaches then stay up late to see some mama sea turtles shimmy up the shore to lay their eggs. 

Trekking to waterfalls is just kinda of what your life looks like if you're hanging out in Nicaragua.