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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!

Host families
Mann and Child hand in hand on the beach

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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Au pairs
People in an airport

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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Au pairs
Skyline of Sydney

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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Host families
Au-pair mit Kindern

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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Host families
Bambini si tengono per mano

A Madrid-based host mother blogger shares her strategies for making the most of au pairing's win-win potential.

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Au pairs
Close-up on the feet of a young couple as they embrace.

For just about every au pair, going out into the big world is a time of great excitement: living in a new country, learning a new language, diving deeper into a new culture, creating connections with a new family… and why not finding a new love?

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Host families
Au pair with child in an tent

Still not convinced about hosting an au pair? Here are 5 reasons how sharing your home with a young person from abroad is a great way to make the most of family life.

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Host families
Hands in the air

No one knows AuPairWorld and its search functions as well as our experienced AuPairWorld Support Team. With their expert help, you'll be sure to find a perfect au pair.

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Au pairs
A group of young people point to a water ball globe

Are you unsure which host country would be best for you? Here are some tips to help you with your choice!

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AuPairWorld News
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Once again AuPairWorld is pleased to be able to share its resources and support others in need in the holiday season - both close to home and in the world at large.

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Au pairs
Girl with a book

Former au pair and current AuPairWorld trainee Silvia takes a close look at the classic au pairing challenge of learning a new language and gives super useful advice on how to turn this "problem" into a great opportunity.

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Au pairs
Travel search on a laptop surrounded by travel paraphernalia - camera, tickets, maps etc.

Abby Egnatz explains how as an American student she makes the most of her summer breaks from university by pursuing new experiences as an au pair in Europe.

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