--- title: ILP Blog (9) description: Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (9) --- **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) ## [Our Favorite Hot Springs In Mexico: Grutas De Tolantongo](https://blog.ilp.org/grutas-de-tolantongo-in-hidalgo-mexico) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 2/5/24 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/393444223_1464469731011550_9433900080950253_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/grutas-de-tolantongo-in-hidalgo-mexico) There's this beautiful little hidden gem just a few hours north of Mexico City that you absolutely have to travel to — unless you're not into vividly blue, warm water hot springs! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/grutas-de-tolantongo-in-hidalgo-mexico) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/grutas-de-tolantongo-in-hidalgo-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [All The Reasons To Love Puebla, Mexico With Your Whole Heart](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-to-go-to-puebla-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/30/24 10:27 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-12-16%20at%202.56.13%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/why-you-have-to-go-to-puebla-mexico) Puebla is the place for colorful streets bursting full of towering cathedrals, tons to do, and some of the best food in a country. See why we love it here? 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[Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/atlixco-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/atlixco-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [What Countries Can Male Volunteers Go To On Their ILP Trip?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-countries-can-male-volunteers-go-to) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 1/18/24 12:55 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/273728516_342346584449667_2675740941768130719_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-countries-can-male-volunteers-go-to) Picking your country for your ILP trip is tricky when you have so many options. 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[Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-the-malbork-castle-in-poland) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-the-malbork-castle-in-poland#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [This Dreamy Lake Getaway in Uganda Is Our Favorite Vacation](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-dreamy-lake-getaway-in-uganda) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 1/11/24 3:32 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-22%20at%2012.44.29%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-dreamy-lake-getaway-in-uganda) "Magical" and "beautiful" are just a couple descriptions you'll hear people say about this Ugandan destination!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-dreamy-lake-getaway-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-dreamy-lake-getaway-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Your Guide To A Quick Trip To Singapore](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-singapore-with-ilp) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/5/24 9:57 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/368312216_18380543470036057_3778996903221401209_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-singapore-with-ilp) If you're dreaming of a magical little island with indoor waterfalls, super trees that glow in the dark, and some of the best food markets around, you're ready for a trip to Singapore.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-singapore-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-singapore-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia) ## [Eleven Cities In Poland To Add To Your Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/top-cities-in-poland) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 1/2/24 1:06 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-12-12%20at%204.59.05%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/top-cities-in-poland) If Poland isn't on your "travel list", it needs to be.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/top-cities-in-poland) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/top-cities-in-poland#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe) ## [The Travel-Size Items You Can't Forget To Bring](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-sized) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 12/28/23 9:02 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/DR%2014.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-sized) Getting ready for an international trip? 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