How I Got My TEFL & Teaching Job

While I was an au pair in Paris, I was looking for other ways to work and live abroad. After searching for a while, I found that getting a TEFL certification is a great way to find English teaching jobs across the world. So, without a clear destination in mind, I got my TEFL through… Continue reading How I Got My TEFL & Teaching Job

How Not To Go From Paris To Prague: Prague (Kind of Solo) Part 1!

A couple of months ago (I know, I’m way late posting this) I got falafel with a friend, took out my recycling, and left my flat in Paris for my first European trip – 3 days in Prague! I decided to be very budget friendly and booked a night bus to and from Paris and… Continue reading How Not To Go From Paris To Prague: Prague (Kind of Solo) Part 1!

Sugar, Butter, Flour

This weekend I put my baking skills to the test and took a macaron making class in Paris, the capital of macaron-town with BonAppetour and Parisian Chef Benedicte. BonAppetour lets travelers meet the real chefs of the city they’re visiting and really get a hands on taste of the local dishes. If you know me, you… Continue reading Sugar, Butter, Flour

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The Gates of Hell: Paris in the Summer

Paris in the spring is beautiful. Paris in the fall is breathtaking. Paris in the winter is hauntingly glamorous. Paris in the summer is hell. People are quick to tell you how amazing Paris is – but heed my warnings about the Parisian summer. Although Paris has many great things to offer in the summer… Continue reading The Gates of Hell: Paris in the Summer

Paris Calling + Free GPSmyCity GIVEAWAY

Moving abroad is a lot of work; well, it’s a lot of paperwork. I have spent the past month or so emailing and sending snail mail back and forth from the US to Paris, France. I’ve made copies of my passport, transcripts, diploma – France has really gotten to know me. I wrote an elementary… Continue reading Paris Calling + Free GPSmyCity GIVEAWAY

How To Find an Au Pair Position in Paris

If you’re interested in moving abroad, becoming an expat in Paris, or just exploring the world, I’d reccommend becoming an au pair. If you’re under a certain age (I believe it’s 30 for France but other countries are different), the au pair visa is one that’s easy to get and doesn’t involve needing any financial… Continue reading How To Find an Au Pair Position in Paris