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Milan Like a Local: J’s Week

Milan Like a Local: J’s Week

What were you grateful for this week?Cibo [food]. What was the most challenging part of this week?Getting everything done (including sleep). Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. We've been able to be flexible with scheduling to work things out. Tell us...

Temple & Gelato: M2’s Week

Temple & Gelato: M2’s Week

What were you grateful for this week?This week I’m grateful some girls came to Rome for the weekend so I was able to just stay here and meet up with them rather than pack up and go somewhere. So it was a little more relaxing haha. What was the most challenging part of...

F’s First Week in Turin

F’s First Week in Turin

What were you grateful for this week? Sweet family. What was the most challenging part of this week?Getting used to different customs.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Spending extra time with the family’s child while she attends her events and enjoys...

S’s V Day in Australia

S’s V Day in Australia

What were you grateful for this week?My host family bought me flowers for Valentine’s Day. What was the most challenging part of this week?I thought my family would be in Sydney so I couldn’t go to the Sunshine Coast with other au pairs, but then we ended up not going...

K’s Weekend in Rome

K’s Weekend in Rome

What were you grateful for this week?I am extra grateful for friends this week.What was the most challenging part of this week?The most challenging thing this week was that the child I’m looking after got bronchitis and then I got sick too.Tell us about a "wow" moment...

M3’s Weekend Exploring

M3’s Weekend Exploring

What were you grateful for this week? How close everything in Europe is. What was the most challenging part of this week?My host mom is on a work trip for 10 days and it is hard to manage the kids at night without her. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I...

Being Sick: T’s Week in Italy

Being Sick: T’s Week in Italy

What were you grateful for this week?This week I was very grateful for friends. It has been hard being away from family but friends on the weekend have helped.What was the most challenging part of this week?The most challenging part of this week that I got sick, two...

G’s Adventure in the Italian Alps

G’s Adventure in the Italian Alps

What were you grateful for this week? Going to the mountain house!What was the most challenging part of this week? I spoke too soon on my last blog post... I got sick and it sucked! Being sick away from home was really tough. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this...

M’s Magical Weekend

M’s Magical Weekend

What were you grateful for this week?Sunshine and living by the park. What was the most challenging part of this week? Getting sick and having to cancel a weekend trip. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I helped out with my host child's slumber party at...

A’s Adventure in Rome

A’s Adventure in Rome

What were you grateful for this week? Night taxi drivers. What was the most challenging part of this week? Getting stuck at a bus station at 1:00 am.  Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Something I did extra for my host family this week was stayed home...

A’s Adventure in Rome

A’s Adventure in Rome

     What were you grateful for this week? Night taxi drivers. What was the most challenging part of this week? Getting stuck at a bus station at 1:00 am.  Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Something I did extra for my host family this week was stayed...

E’s Inspiring Week in Rome

E’s Inspiring Week in Rome

What were you grateful for this week? I was grateful to finally be able to get out of the house and see some different parts of Rome! I was able to go out and explore more, and that helped me in every aspect. What was the most challenging part of this week? The most...

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