You’re not going to be in the Christmas card
You’re not going to be in the Christmas card and you know what? That’s totally okay. Around this time of the year, numerous au pairs ask each other if they are part of the...
What can I do in Nantucket, MA?
Some au pairs have the privilege to go with their hostfamily to Nantucket,MA. A small island close to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. It is a real chill island and there is not too...
48 hours in Boston: Don’t miss this!
We decided to travel to Boston one weekend in January. We had Saturday and Sunday to go and get back so it was a 48 hours quick trip. We planned everything in almost detail,...
Hiking routes around Seattle, WA
Seattle has amazing nature to hike and when you visit or live in this area you definitely have to do one. There are numbers of hiking routes around Seattle that you can choose from...
A walk thru Seattle, WA
I have lived in Seattle for almost a year. I have my favorite spots where I always went when I was down town. In this article I walk you thru the hotspots and my...
Reverse culture shock: going home during covid-19
My two years as an au pair ended mid July 2020. I have had two amazing years on the east coast and the west coast but it was time for me to go back...
A handy guide to ship luggage home
Leaving your host family can bring a bit of stress with packing. Whether it is because your year is ending or because you go into rematch. You might have bought a lot of new...
Host an online trivia night!
Let’s be honest: this quarantine has been going on for long enough. We, as I can speak for a lot of us, can’t see any of our friends at the moment. We are stuck...
5 simple things you should do every day during quarantine
Routine is my biggest enemy right now. I can’t seem to find a good routine because I’ve been spending all my days in the house. I found five things that I want to share...
Travel classes: what to choose from?
As an au pair you have to get a certain amount of credits / hours during your year. In a previous article we gave an overview of all the options you have in order...