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The Best Gifts To Give To Your Host Family

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 4/16/20 7:32 AM

The best way to fully immerse yourself in a country with all of its culture and traditions is to live with a host family. Here are a few gift ideas to express gratitude at the beginning and the end of your time with them!

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

Here's How I Keep My Money Safe While I'm Traveling

Posted by Aubrey Boneck on 4/7/20 11:30 AM

Worried about something happening to your things on your upcoming trip? Theft can happen no matter where you are in the world (even at home), but there's a few proactive things you can do to best to avoid it.

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

These Are The Travel Backpacks ILP Volunteers Recommend

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 3/18/20 9:45 AM

Having a great backpack to stow your stuff in while exploring different countries is a must! Check out what backpacks our ILP volunteers recommend as you make plans to travel across Europe, explore Thailand, or adventure wherever your semester abroad takes you!

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

How To Get Free Teaching Supplies For Your ILP Classes

Posted by Jen King on 3/3/20 9:30 AM

Don't pay for your teaching supplies for your semester abroad with ILP! Here's how. 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

Can I Meet My ILP Group Before I Leave?

Posted by Lindsay Hall on 2/16/20 2:23 PM

+ a few other tips, info, and details about your ILP group. 

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

The Best Places To Get Swimsuits Year-Round For Your Semester Abroad

Posted by Auvi Evans on 1/31/20 12:15 AM

If you're headed to volunteer in tropical place, you're going to need a swimsuit no matter what time of year it is.

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

What Medications Should I Bring When I Travel Abroad?

Posted by Emma Bench on 1/21/20 12:00 PM

You're traveling the world, then feel a massive headache coming on. Luckily for you, someone in your ILP group packed some Tylenol and has it in their bag (well, hopefully).

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

How To Buy Warm Boots For Cold Weather

Posted by Auvi Evans on 1/13/20 5:25 PM

Headed to one of those chilly countries? You'll absolutely want to make sure you have the right kind of boots for your semester. 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Europe

Which Type Of Fundraising Will Be Your Best Fit?

Posted by Jazzie Lambson on 1/5/20 2:36 PM

Are you so excited to go on the program, but not sure how to make it happen financially? You've heard of fundraising ideas, but if you're here that means that you still haven't found the right fit yet. And we're here to help!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising

30 Travel Quotes You're Going To Want To Steal For Your Instagram

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 1/2/20 10:00 AM

Getting ready to spend some time abroad? Here are 30 of our favorite, relatable travel quotes, all perfect to use as captions for your Instagram posts! 

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

Hey friends!

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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