Talya on May 14th, 2008

When you reach your destination, it may or may not be “love at first sight” with your new family. Some au pairs and their host families click right away, while establishing a close connection takes longer for others. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t immediately feel at home in your new surroundings. It may take [...]

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Talya on May 2nd, 2008

Chances are the trip to your new home will be long – with flight time, a layover or two, and the usual delays,  your journey could end up lasting over 24 hours. While it’s tough to completely avoid the exhaustion of travel, there are some ways you can make the trip more bearable.
Above all, dress [...]

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