White-washed castles with coral-colored tiles on all the rooftops, and home to a Prince’s summer home — How could you not love this place?

Costa Rica’s prettiest waterfall, volcanoes, and hot springs, all in the same spot.

Many volunteers who serve in Africa with us are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Before arriving in Uganda, we're frequently asked questions like, "Can I go to church while I'm in Uganda?"

Ukraine has some of the most beautiful cathedrals around and this cute little city is full of them!

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!