That’s up to you! There are so many options to consider, as long as travel rules are being followed — you’ll need to vacation with at least 3-4 people from your group, and will need to have your travel plans approved by a Program Manager, etc. This isn’t a complete list below, but will give you an idea of where you can go during your semester:

  • Europe Volunteers – Travel within the European Union and other approved countries.
  • Thailand Volunteers – You have lots of places to explore in Thailand, but you can also travel to neighboring countries like Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
  • India Volunteers — Soak up all the sites India has to offer (which is a lot)! You also have the option to visit other countries like Nepal, or even Thailand if you’d like — but really, there is more than enough to keep you busy in-country.
  • Mexico Volunteers – Vacation inside Mexico or head to nearby ILP countries like Nicaragua or Costa Rica.  Most volunteers opt to stay within the country though because there are more than enough destinations in Mexico!
  • Dominican Republic Volunteers – There are plenty of places to travel to within the D.R., but volunteers can also hop over to most of the surrounding Caribbean Islands.
  • Nicaragua and Costa Rica Volunteers – Vacation in these two ILP countries or head to approved countries like Panama, Mexico, and even Peru.
  • Peru Volunteers — There is so much to see in Peru, but there are a number of destinations that are approved if you’d like to visit another country. Costa Rica and Nicaragua are popular options, or you can visit places in Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil (Patagonia is a dream!).
  • Africa Volunteers – There is plenty to see and do within Uganda during your semester, but you may also travel to approved countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and more!
  • Vanuatu Volunteers – We love all the things to do on your own island of Efate, but you’re welcome to island-hop within Vanuatu (Check out Santo or Tanna). You can also visit Fiji, Australia, and New Caledonia. So fun!