Being an au pair is a weird life. Sure it’s a life of adventure and travel and meeting interesting new people on every corner… but it’s also a life of awkward conversations, embarrassing moments, and unconventional relationships. I’ve been an au pair in Vienna for nearly a year now and I feel like I’ve encountered […]
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Where to Get Drunk on a Dime in Vienna
Drunk on a Dime: Cheap Bars & Cheap Drinks in Vienna Ah, the age-old question from au pairs and students alike. Where can I gorge myself with alcohol for under ten dollars? I remember the nights of searching frantically for decent bars and cheap drinks in Vienna, only to come up with responses from well-traveled […]
How to Prepare For Your First Swedish Midsummer
5 Steps to Take to Prepare for Swedish Midsummer This June, I was able to experience my first Swedish Midsummer, which I didn’t know was happening until the day before when my host
Why Become an Au Pair?
Why Become an Au Pair? Being an au pair was never really part of my plan. Travel was. I had heard of au pair’ing as an option for traveling post-graduation, but
Things to Consider Before Becoming an Au Pair
Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Au Pair Life: I kind of made my decision to become an au pair on a whim–which paid off, because I love it! I went in blindly and hoped for the best
