The Rome Abroad blog
Stories, guides, and honest advice from abroad
Written by our team and the au pairs living it — what it costs, what it feels like, and how to make it happen.
How to Become an Au Pair in Australia from New Zealand
New Zealanders can become an au pair in Australia by combining the long-standing trans-Tasman travel and work rights New Zealand citizens already hold with a guided placement program that matches them to…
Rome Abroad Team · Program Info · Aug 2026
Au Pair in France from New Zealand
How to Become an Au Pair in France from New Zealand New Zealanders can become au pairs in France by joining a…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
Au Pair in Australia from the UK
To become an au pair in Australia from the UK, you’ll need to secure a placement with a vetted host family, arrange…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
Au Pair in Italy from Canada: How to Get Started
How to Become an Au Pair in Italy from Canada Canadian citizens can become au pairs in Italy by joining a guided…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
Au Pair Abroad from Canada
Yes — Canadians can become au pairs abroad, with destinations in Italy, Spain, France, and Australia available through Rome Abroad’s guided placement…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
How to Become an Au Pair in France from Singapore
For a Singaporean dreaming of living in Europe, learning French and becoming part of a local family, France offers one of the…
Rome Abroad · Aug 2026
How to Become an Au Pair in Australia from Singapore: Visa and Eligibility Guide
For eligible Singapore citizens, becoming an au pair in Australia can be one of the most practical ways to spend a gap…
· Aug 2026
Is Being an Au Pair Safe? An Honest Answer
Is It Safe to Au Pair Alone as a Young Woman? An Honest Answer Yes — au pairing abroad as a young…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
25 Questions to Ask a Host Family Before You Say Yes
The most important questions to ask a host family cover five areas: daily schedule and duties, childcare expectations, house rules and living…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
How to Become an Au Pair in Italy from Australia
To become an au pair in Italy from Australia, you join a guided placement program that matches you with a vetted host…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
Au Pair in Europe from Australia
Can Australians Become Au Pairs in Europe? Yes — Australians can absolutely become au pairs in Europe. While Europe’s most-used au pair…
Rome Abroad Team · Aug 2026
Can Singaporeans Become Au Pairs in Spain?
Yes, a Singapore citizen may be able to become an au pair in Spain through Spain’s study-visa framework if planning on staying…
Rome Abroad · Aug 2026
A Rome Abroad Au Pair’s Birthday Week
A Rome Abroad Au Pair’s Birthday Week: Beach Days, Vatican Tickets, and a Surprise Trip to Prague One of our Italy…
Kailee Smart · Jul 2026
Is an Au Pair Program Safe for Your Daughter?
Yes, a well-run au pair program can be safe for your daughter, but the safety comes from the structure behind it, not…
Rome Abroad Team · Jul 2026
Au Pair Agency vs DIY: Honest Pros and Cons
You’ve Found a Family Online. Now What? Maybe you’ve spent a few evenings scrolling au pair matching sites, messaging families directly, trying…
Rome Abroad Team · Jul 2026
What the Families Taught Me
There is a kind of knowledge you can only get by sitting at someone else's table. I had traveled before I became…
Kailee Smart · Apr 2026
Memorable Travel Story As An Au Pair
When Your Plans Fall Apart, Say Yes to the Day Anyway The best travel stories rarely come from the itinerary that goes…
Kailee Smart · Aug 2025
How to Make a New Country Feel Like Home
There’s a quiet moment after you arrive in a new country. The bags are on the floor. The windows look out onto…
Kailee Smart · May 2025
Why Every Young Person Should Live Abroad as an Au Pair
There’s something undeniably enchanting about the idea of living in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture, and immersing yourself in the…
Karlie Dotson · Apr 2025
How To Get Internship Credit Through Our Program
Dreaming of spending a semester abroad but don’t want to fall behind in school? Good news: you can have both. Through the…
Rome Abroad · Apr 2025
Best Day Trips From Rome: 8 Easy Train Escapes
The best day trips from Rome are all just a train ride from Roma Termini: Bologna for food, Tivoli for gardens, Naples…
Maggie Johnson · Aug 2022
The Best Day Trips From Florence
Florence is the gem of the Renaissance and deserves enough time to be explored properly. But for eager travelers excited to see…
Maggie Johnson · Aug 2022
8 Tips for Beating Jet Lag!
Flying West ➡️ East On the plane 1. Set your clock to the local time when you get in the plane (or…
Rome Abroad · Sep 2021
How do Rome Abroad programs work during COVID-19?
Updated: September 20, 2021. Many people wonder: how does Rome Abroad work during the current COVID-19 pandemic? That’s an excellent question!…
Rome Abroad · Apr 2021
Travel Insurance in a Pandemic: What You Need to Know
Did you know that COVID-19 is not a listed reason for travel insurance policies? Yep, and that can seriously delay or even…
Rome Abroad · Feb 2021
✨ NEW! Presets to Make Your Photos POP! ✨
Exciting news! I’ve been working on this project for the past few months and it’s finally ready (*sigh of relief*) for all…
Rome Abroad · Feb 2021
21 Things We Love About Italy
Check out what program Graduates have to say about the best things in Italy! Get inspired with these ideas to go see…
Rome Abroad · Feb 2021
Rome Abroad vs. Au Pair World: An Honest Comparison
Rome Abroad vs. Au Pair World: Which Suits You Better? Not sure the best way to meet a host family? What works…
Rome Abroad · Jan 2021
Church Etiquette in Europe: Dos and Don’ts Guide
Blending In at Europe’s Most Beautiful Churches Some of the most breathtaking sights in Italy, Spain, and France aren’t museums or monuments…
Rome Abroad · Jan 2021
12 Best Holidays & Festivals in Italy to Know
You know what’s the best? A vacation. You know what’s even better than the best? Celebrating a local holiday while you’re on…
Rome Abroad · Jan 2021
Tipping in Europe: 12 Things You Might Not Know
So you’re sitting at a restaurant in Europe and the check comes. Should you tip? If so, how much is appropriate? If…
Rome Abroad · Jan 2021
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