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My *Top* Picks For Spots To See While You're In Bali

Posted by Jen King on 8/31/20 5:47 PM

Bali is one of the top destinations in Asia and we're not surprised. If you know the right spots to hit up (and the ones to avoid), your vacation is going to be oh so D-R-E-A-M-Y.

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Topics: Asia

What Not To Bring To The Caribbean

Posted by Jen King on 8/31/20 8:30 AM

Getting ready for your trip to somewhere amazing like the Dominican Republic? You should probably get packing. But, first ... here's what you don't want to waste your time bringing (and also what to bring instead).

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Caribbean

Planning Out Your Trip To Lithuania's Stretch Of The Curonian Spit

Posted by Jen King on 8/28/20 3:01 PM

This white, sand duned strip of land stretches across the Baltic Sea and it's the perfect place to come sink your toes in if you're looking for walk along the coast while you're in the Baltics.

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Topics: Europe

How To Get To The Best Viewpoint In Yangshuo

Posted by Jen King on 7/29/20 10:15 AM

Yangshuo is one of my favorite China travel destinations - and pretty much every ILP volunteer who has spent a semester in China agrees with me! It's also home to some of the best scenes for your Instagram photos and this is a really easy spot to get a great shot.

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5 Books To Help Overcome Self-Doubt & Inspire Your Best Life

Posted by Jen King on 6/4/20 9:04 AM

Looking for some inspiration? Some personal uplift and empowerment? These 5 books have become of few of my favorites that I always recommend.

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Topics: Tips For Your Twenties

Gorgeous Viewpoints, Bonfires, And Camping In Barahona

Posted by Jen King on 5/28/20 12:43 PM

Come hike to one of our favorite viewpoints in the Dominican Republic, watch the sunset while you have a bonfire, and wake up to the sunrise from your tent right on the beach. We're dishing on one of our favorite vacation gems, found in Barahona!

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Topics: Caribbean

Spray A Little Bleach On Your ILP Sweatshirt To Get This Rad Look

Posted by Jen King on 5/8/20 4:34 PM

I'm definitely on board with and love the bleaching trend right now. And turns out my ILP sweatshirt hanging in my closet was the perfect piece to do it with.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Tips For Your Twenties

Come See Gorillas While You Trek In Uganda's Bwindi Forest NP

Posted by Jen King on 4/23/20 9:35 AM

Hey ILP volunteers in Uganda — you're in the prime spot to have one of the most majorly rad bucket list adventures you could ever have: trek to see gorillas.

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Topics: Africa

Plan A Killer Vacation To Fiji That You Can Actually Afford

Posted by Jen King on 4/17/20 1:47 PM

"Happiness is closer than you think." Fiji's main travel site has the tagline that says it all!

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Topics: South Pacific

How To See Turtles, Dolphins, Whales + More In Efate, Vanuatu

Posted by Jen King on 4/6/20 9:45 AM

Living the island life in Vanuatu means you're living amongst locals who honor and respect the natural resources surrounding them. You'll have lots of opportunities to see the wildlife as well which we love! Here's how to increase your chances and how to do it ethically.

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Topics: South Pacific

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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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