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• 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 clearest dedicated au pair visa pathways. France’s Young Au Pair visa is available to qualifying applicants between 18…
• What I Learned About Myself by Taking the Long Way
  When I first started traveling, I wanted the safest option. The one with the map, the plan, the step-by-step. And honestly, that made sense at the time. But what no one tells you is that there’s a kind of magic…
• 8 Reasons Host Families Want You as Their Au Pair
  Living abroad as an au pair often raises the same question: why would a host family want a complete stranger living in their home? The truth is, it’s not just about an extra pair of hands with the kids or…
• Au Pair Program vs. Going It Alone: An Alumna’s Take
  Back in the spring of 2019, I was fresh into a travel obsession and hunting for any way to keep exploring the world. I started watching videos of other people traveling to see what they were doing — and whether…
• Why You Should Go Alone, Even If You’re Scared
  Yes — you should go, even if you’re going alone. Solo travel isn’t a consolation prize for people without a travel partner; it’s often the fastest way to learn who you really are, what you actually want, and how capable…
• How to Take the Leap and Become an Au Pair
  Taking the leap and becoming an au pair for the summer was one of the most incredible things I have ever done. Since I was a child, I always wanted to travel to the places I had read about. What…
• 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 — they’re cathedrals, basilicas, and chapels that are still active places of worship today. The majority of these…
• 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 you’re in one of our programs in Italy, Spain, or France, chances are you might be traveling around…
• 10 Best Apps for Your Europe Trip
  If you’ve read our post about how to use your phone in Europe, then you already know how convenient it is to have a working phone while traveling. If you haven’t read it, we’ll summarize: it makes your life a…
• 8 of Our Favorite Museums in Europe!
  Today we’re sharing some of our favorite art museums from Europe! Sometimes there are so many museums and so much art to see that it can be hard to narrow it down. That’s why we’ve picked 8 of our favorite…
• Top 9 Things to See in Paris
  Paris, or the City of Love, has so many sights. There are countless museums, tons of cathedrals and churches, lots of monuments, parks, and memorials, and so much more. It would take years to see them all. Do you have…
• Which Program Is Right For You?
  Have you ever wondered which country would be the best place for YOU to travel? Sometimes it’s hard to decide! After all, we have 6 different programs and each has pros and cons. Some things that can affect your program…