It’s no secret a big reason au pairs decide to join the program is the ability to travel and live abroad. With ten paid vacation days offered as part of the au pair agreement, most au pairs take full advantage of travel opportunities during their...
When Alexa (26) from Germany joined the Au Pair program, she was excited to match with an incredible host family with three adorable kiddos. After leaving her office job in Germany and arriving in the Seattle, Washington area in August 2024, Alexa settled in as...
Summer is here! As an au pair, you may be thinking about using some of your vacation days during the summer season. Here are some of our favorite summer destinations to give you ideas of where to go and what to do! 1. Outer Banks,...
We're talking about the stunning state in the northwest corner of the U.S., renowned for its natural beauty, fantastic coffee, and laid-back atmosphere. 😊☕️🌲
When Philipp (21) from Austria arrived on the Au Pair program in January 2022, he didn’t know he’d be challenging himself to achieve one of the biggest goals of his lifetime to date, climbing to the top of Mount Rainier in Washington state (over 14,000...
Fall is here! Now might be the perfect time to plan a trip to see a new part of the U.S. during your au pair program. Since many families are tied to the school calendar, fall is not typical vacation season, which means there are...
Spring is here! Whether you live in a place where you’re starting to see flowers bloom and temperatures rise or you’ve just got spring fever and can’t wait for it to happen, spring is in the air! Between upcoming spring break plans, spring sports seasons,...
When you think of an American state with sunny beaches, beautiful ocean views, and lots of families enjoying fun amusement rides, you probably think of California. But all the way on the other side of America is another summertime beach destination that also happens to...
From rich American history to delicious cheesesteaks, there are plenty of reasons to love Philadelphia! Our au pairs recently had a fun day out in Philly. We asked Local Coordinator Tracy to tell us all about it. Where did you explore with the au pairs?...
Being an au pair is an exciting time and comes with ups and downs just like any other experience. Sometimes there is hesitation to talk about culture shock and homesickness. Au pairs and host families need to learn about these emotions and work together for...