The AuPairWorld Blog – Lifestyle, Sharing, Discovery

Getting the chance to experience living in a city abroad is just one of the many benefits of being an au pair. But don't forget: Every country has more to offer than just its capital and big cities!

Sweden is a dynamic and beautiful country with a cool, laidback culture and a great mix of wild pristine nature and trendy cosmopolitan cities. It's a corner of Europe that definitely will make for a truly interesting au pair stay.

Being an au pair gives you lots of freedom to have a great adventure. But there are still a few things you need to avoid. Au pairing expert and author Melanie Josephine has made a list to help keep you on a good track.

What's it really like having an au pair in the summer months? A German-Spanish family based in Barcelona shares their story. 

Finally, you can escape from everyday life and explore the world - it's a dream that au pairs really get to experience. But when your partner stays at home, it isn't always so easy. AuPairWorld editor Ellen tells us about her experience:

Often the greatest pleasure comes in the anticipation – which is exactly why it can be especially fun to plan your au pair year with a Bucket List. Ellen, an editor at AuPairWorld, shares some of the best Bucket List apps:  

We say "thank you" with a video to 3 million AuPairWorld users who live the dream...

Christmas donations for SOS Children's Villages and Kasseler Tafel, a local foodbank in Kassel, Germany

Au pairs are often cast as victims in sensationalist media reports. But the vast majority of au pairs report something very different (and much more positive) about their experiences.

Finding a productive partnership with your au pair