AuPairWorld Blog

The AuPairWorld Blog – Lifestyle, Sharing, Discovery

We're writing about au pairing in a completely new way. And you're invited to join in the discussion! There's lots to discover and lots to share. Check it out!

When is the best time for an au pair year - after high school, after college, in between?

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July 08, 2024

When is actually the best time to become an au pair - directly after finishing secondary school or after finishing university or some other time? We take a look at this question and offer some help for making your decision.

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Best activities to experience Madrid in the evening

Templo de Debod

July 04, 2024

Madrid's summer heat keeps locals mostly indoors during day, but everyone heads out to enjoy the evening breeze. Here are five best ways to spend some hot summer days in Madrid.

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Family holidays with your au pair - what to consider

The host family and their au pair enjoying time together while doing stand up paddling

July 03, 2024

Will your au pair be joining you on the next family holiday? Here are some things to consider to make the holidays great for everyone.

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Family holiday without the au pair - How to handle it? 

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June 27, 2024

Have you planned a family holiday and your au pair is not coming with you? Here are some tips on how you can handle this situation and what you should keep in mind. 

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Is an au pair the helping hand you really need?

Mann and child hand in hand on the beach

June 04, 2024

Mother and blogger Jennifer Landis describes her family's route to deciding to host an au pair option and how the results have been.

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5 tips for a perfect au pair experience

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May 27, 2024

These 5 tips will help you be sure to get the most out of your au pair stay and get you ready for all the special experiences that come when you take time off in a gap year and head to a foreign country as an au pair. 

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5 warning signs to watch for during your host family search

Woman holding a red ballon

April 25, 2024

Although such situations are quite rare, while looking for a host family as an au pair, it is very important to be aware of potential red flags. These should help you figure out whether the host family you’re in contact with can be a good match or rather not. 

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How to maintain your language skills after your au pair stay

A Woman in front of a laptop

April 08, 2024

Your au pair adventure has come to a close, but your language journey doesn't have to end there. Join us as we delve into practical tips and tricks for retaining the language fluency you developed while living abroad as an au pair.

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7 great cities to work in as an au pair

Skyline of Sydney

April 02, 2024

Exploring life in a foreign city as an au pair is just one of the many advantages. However, it's essential to remember: each country holds treasures beyond its capital and bustling metropolises!

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Childcare in the countryside

Kirsten Voß-Rahe mit ihren Kindern und Au-pair

March 28, 2024

The Viehbrook Farm, based in the peaceful countryside of Northern Germany, is just an hour's drive from Hamburg. Despite its rural charm, this family-run farm has successfully hosted two au pairs with ease.

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