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From Friends to Travel Buddies: How Four Au Pairs Adventured Together

by Marisa Lonic on April 21, 2025

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Traveling around the U.S. is a wonderful part of the au pair program. With 2 weeks of paid vacation time during the program year and an additional 30 day grace period upon program completion to remain in the United States, many au pairs plan incredible...

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Smart Travel Tips: Making the Most of Your Au Pair Adventure in America

by Marisa Lonic on February 17, 2025

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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...

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Enjoying the Trip, No Matter What!

by Marisa Lonic on October 21, 2024

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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...

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Au Pair USA’s 2024 Top 5 Summer Vacation Spots for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic on June 24, 2024

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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,...

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Saying Goodbye to Your Host Family and the Au Pair Experience

by Marisa Lonic on January 29, 2024

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It’s almost time for your au pair program to end, and you’re not sure how a year (or two) in the United States is already complete. Being an au pair has allowed you to learn about a new culture, a new place, a new family,...

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Spring Break Destinations for Your Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on March 15, 2023

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Have you been thinking about taking a trip soon? Springtime in the U.S. (March 20-June 21) is a great time of year to get away. Not only is the weather mild in most places, spring often attracts fewer tourists than summer months, so many destinations...

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New Year’s Goals to Make the Most of Your Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on January 9, 2023

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Happy New Year! It’s time to think about new beginnings, new goals, and new ways you may want to make the most of your time in the USA. Here are some ways you can make 2023 your best year yet as an au pair: You...

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Hooray for the Holidays!

by Marisa Lonic on November 10, 2022

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The holiday season has unofficially kicked off in the U.S.A. You are in for a treat as you experience new holidays, traditions, foods, and fun over the next couple of months. Chances are you’ve already begun the season with some Halloween fun! Halloween is celebrated...

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Three Essential Tips for Solo Female Traveling

by InterExchange Staff on March 8, 2022

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Traveling is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It can be challenging, however – especially if you identify as a woman. Fortunately, InterExchange is full of women who can offer advice. Lindsay Sainz and Machada Smith-McGovern have a few tips on the topic of traveling...

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the U.S.A.

by Marisa Lonic on February 9, 2022

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner on February 14th. While this may be known as the Day of Love, it’s certainly not limited to romantic relationships here in the U.S. Whether you’re single, in a long-distance relationship, or have a partner here in the...