--- title: ILP Blog (70) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (70) --- **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) ## [It's Official, Guanajuato Is Mexico's Most Colorful City](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-guanajuato-the-cutest-colorful-city-in-mexico) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 4/29/19 4:21 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/386358935_18012885949909866_1028646838997056393_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-guanajuato-the-cutest-colorful-city-in-mexico) 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. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-guanajuato-the-cutest-colorful-city-in-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-guanajuato-the-cutest-colorful-city-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [What Happens During The First Few Days Of Your Semester Abroad?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-happens-during-your-first-few-days-of-your-semester-abroad) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 4/21/19 12:01 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/kjkj-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-happens-during-your-first-few-days-of-your-semester-abroad) 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!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-happens-during-your-first-few-days-of-your-semester-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-happens-during-your-first-few-days-of-your-semester-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering) ## [How To Spend A Few Days In Cambodia](https://blog.ilp.org/cambodia) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/19/19 10:47 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Cambodia.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/cambodia) 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!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/cambodia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/cambodia#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Host A Cook-Off + Earn Money For Your Semester Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/host-a-cook-off-and-earn-money-for-your-semester-abroad) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 4/17/19 2:39 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-02%20at%205.04.00%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/host-a-cook-off-and-earn-money-for-your-semester-abroad) 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. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/host-a-cook-off-and-earn-money-for-your-semester-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/host-a-cook-off-and-earn-money-for-your-semester-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [We’ve Already Planned Your Vacation To Milos, Greece](https://blog.ilp.org/milos-greece) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/16/19 2:23 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-05-21%20at%208.27.24%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/milos-greece) Anyone who isn’t dreaming of visiting this Greek island hasn’t fallen in love with the pictures you can take here.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/milos-greece) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/milos-greece#comments-listing) ## [Splashing Around With Sea Turtles In Nicaragua](https://blog.ilp.org/splashing-around-with-sea-turtles-in-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/15/19 4:03 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-09%20at%203.16.32%20PM.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/splashing-around-with-sea-turtles-in-nicaragua) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/splashing-around-with-sea-turtles-in-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/splashing-around-with-sea-turtles-in-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [A Hiker's Guide To The Tumbling San Ramon Waterfall In Nicaragua](https://blog.ilp.org/san-ramon-waterfall-in-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/6/19 3:35 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-11%20at%209.42.40%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/san-ramon-waterfall-in-nicaragua) Trekking to waterfalls is just kinda of what your life looks like if you're hanging out in Nicaragua.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/san-ramon-waterfall-in-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/san-ramon-waterfall-in-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [All About Luggage](https://blog.ilp.org/what-type-of-luggage-is-best) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/4/19 3:05 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/350855813_280245734443697_3648062308531400818_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-type-of-luggage-is-best) Packing for an international trip can be a bit tough—it's hard to know what you will need, want, and use. But what about the actual luggage? Keep reading for all of our tips!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-type-of-luggage-is-best) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-type-of-luggage-is-best#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips) ## [Add Switzerland’s Mountain Coaster To Your Bucketlist](https://blog.ilp.org/add-switzerlands-mountain-coaster-to-your-bucketlist) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/4/19 12:59 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-07%20at%201.48.16%20PM.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/add-switzerlands-mountain-coaster-to-your-bucketlist) As if we couldn’t love the country of Switzerland any more, there’s now an epic slide you can ride to get the best views of the Alps.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/add-switzerlands-mountain-coaster-to-your-bucketlist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/add-switzerlands-mountain-coaster-to-your-bucketlist#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [How To Get The Most Out Of General Conference While Living Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/general-conference) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 3/27/19 2:44 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Church%201.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/general-conference) Is this your first time watching General Conference from a different country? 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