You used to need a few maps and guidebooks to plan your trip and help it go well ... not anymore! These apps are what you need to have for any trip. 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

Getting ready to go abroad? Step 1: get a passport! Don't worry though, it's really easy.

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

If you're thinking about taking a trip or your upcoming ILP semester, it's probably a question on your mind (especially if you haven't flown since the start of the pandemic). 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, New Stuff

You could probably spend about a month in Italy, and never even get close to seeing all of the highlights. However, if you're like me (and short on time), you'll want this guide to help you pick the perfect city for your visit!

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Europe

Have SIM card questions? Welcome to the very helpful post of answers (it's a must-have if you're going with a local data plan on your ILP semester!)

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering

After visiting more than 30 countries, I have a bit of advice I wish I knew before I embarked on my first international adventure. 

Topics: All The Travel Tips

If you ask me, the absolute best souvenir you can bring home after spending four months exploring another part of the world are your photos. The only question is, which camera should you bring?

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

I’m a huge podcast junkie when I am driving around, taking a walk around the neighborhood, when I’m cleaning the house, and especially when I'm traveling. … basically, I’m constantly listening to podcasts, and have more than a few for you to check out. 

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Tips For Your Twenties

How do you get a data plan? Can you travel without one? How does texting work when I'm in a different country? How do I back up my photos, just in case? 

If you’ll be traveling abroad with your phone, you need the answers to all of this (and more). We have the details you need, below. 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

Spending less money on flights to other European countries means more cash for gelato, piles of pastries, and stacks of macaroons — which is why I always use these tips.

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising