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Do I Need A Data Plan For My Trip?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/2/22 1:27 PM

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. 

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

How To Get Cheap Flights in Europe

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/25/21 4:51 PM

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.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

Essentials For Staying In A Hostel + How Do I Find A Good One?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/8/21 8:00 AM

If you are new to the world of hostels, welcome! They are definitely the way to go if you're in your 20s (like us) and looking for a really awesome deal so that you can spend your money on adventures instead of a fancy hotel.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

The Best Beaches On Costa Rica's Pacific Coast

Posted by Ilyanna Flores-Alvarez on 8/7/21 8:45 AM

Compared to Costa Rica’s 78-mile Caribbean coast, the 631-mile Pacific Coast has so many more dreamy beaches to snorkel, surf, and sunbathe on!

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Central America

Things You Can Take Through Airport Security

Posted by Ilyanna Flores-Alvarez on 7/15/21 7:45 AM

If you’re like me, you spend the night before a trip Googling what kind of things can actually go in your carry-on bags. Reading this list before you travel might help you get through security a lot easier. 

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Topics: All The Travel Tips

Travel Beyond Budapest To These Nearby Hungarian Cities

Posted by Ilyanna Flores-Alvarez on 7/7/21 2:00 PM

Why should Budapest get the all spotlight when it comes to travel in Hungary? We're shedding some light on a few nearby gems that shouldn't be overlooked!

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Europe

Tips For Eating Vegan/Vegetarian (Or With Food Allergies) While Traveling

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/3/21 7:30 AM

Wondering how to make traveling work with food allergies or dietary restrictions? Here’s what I experienced in Asia (and what other ILP volunteers had to say about their semester). 

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

Here’s How To Remember Every Day Of Your Vacation

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/18/21 11:30 AM

Don't want to forget a single thing about your ILP semester? Find ways to make a free video (easily), the cutest ways to print out pictures, and more ideas so you can keep your adventure abroad on your mind.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Tips For Your Twenties

These Journal Prompts Will Make Sure You Have A Book Full Of Memories

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/14/21 7:45 AM

There's no way you will have a boring journal with these prompts, whether you're writing to remember the little things while you're at home, or the big things when you're traveling the world.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Tips For Your Twenties

Tips For Travelers Who Love To Read

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 5/11/21 8:15 AM

You LOVE to read, but don't have room in your suitcase for all of the books you're wanting to finish in one semester? Here's how you can still read and listen to your favorites without losing any packing space.

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Topics: All The Travel Tips, Tips For Your Twenties

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We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget.

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