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.
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.
Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/2/22 11:01 AM
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?
Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/8/22 9:58 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
Topics: All The Travel Tips
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!
Topics: All The Travel Tips, Central America
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.