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Category Archives: Life abroad
A new online marketplace for Au Pairs
(photo by dreamstime) Au pairs tend to end up with a lot of stuff after their time as an au pair is up. I had more stuff then I could ever manage to take back home with me to America, … Continue reading
How to learn a new language without losing your mind
(photo by dreamstime) If you are working abroad as an au pair, there is a good chance that one of the reasons you are is to learn a new language. Right? Or you may be there to perfect a language … Continue reading
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Be careful, because you just might fall in love
(photo courtesy of dreamstime stock photos) When you take the chance and move abroad to work as an au pair, there is a pretty good chance that you will fall in love. And I don’t just mean with the adorably … Continue reading
Staying Safe Abroad
Photo by dreamstime Safety is a concern for nearly every traveler, especially au pairs, who are typically young women traveling solo. And even if the au pair herself (or himself) isn’t overly concerned about their safety, there are probably parents … Continue reading
Poll: What are the top Au Pair destinations for 2012?
Since we are starting out the new year, I would love to hear from au pairs – and anyone thinking or dreaming about going abroad in 2012. Where are you thinking about going? Which places keep you up at night … Continue reading
