First things first: if you are intending to au pair in the USA or The Netherlands, you legally have to go through an agency*. However, for those interested in heading to other countries, there are two options for finding a host family: signing up with an agency, or going it alone online. Au pair agencies … Read more
Given that no two au pair placements are alike, you need to find the right one for you. It’s super important to make sure you’re on the same page as your host family– so choose carefully! Here are some tips on how to choose the right au pair host family. Do think carefully about what … Read more
Sorry guys! This post is yet again belated. But once again I couldn’t resist sharing. So long-time readers may remember when I recapped my favorite photos of 2013. While my travels in 2014 were slightly less than 2013 (11 countries as opposed to 15) I still got around- after all, I circumnavigated the globe! So I … Read more
While on my RTW trip I loved posting monthly updates as they’re so much fun to both write and look back on. So I figured why not recap my new life out west too? Read about month 1 here. All these photos are from Instagram, @ashleyabroad– find me there for slices of daily life! So in … Read more
I know this post is um… a bit late. And some bloggers would’ve scrapped it all together. But you guys know how much I love food so I really couldn’t resist sharing. Dear lord, in 2014 I ate well. So well that I just had to recap the greatest hits, because guys, there were many. Whether … Read more
So today we’re hearing from Julie of The Red Headed Traveler, a long-time commenter and fellow food-obsessed wanderer. She nerds out about literary destinations just like yours truly (she’s been to Neruda’s houses in Chile too!) and loves to cook- I especially want to try her Potato Pizza recipe. Because yum. Name: Julie Tulba Age: 29 … Read more
Hey guys! As you may have read 2014 was quite a year. And honestly I’ve never been happier. From 17 to 23 my goals were the same: write for a living, speak multiple languages fluently, travel the world and get in shape. And crazy enough I was able to accomplish all of them! But my goals are different now. Now … Read more
I won’t lie- my annual end of the year wrap-up (see 2012 and 2013 here) is one of my favorite posts of the year. And like 2013, 2014 was a big ‘un. In 2014 I took a four-month, round-the-world trip in which I bopped all over Europe, did a Yoga Teacher Training in India, trekked the Himalayas for ten days … Read more
This holiday season I’m partnering with the team at Expedia to share my insights on where to go in 2015. This list is both a reflection of my favorite places as well as a dream destination list, and hopefully travel inspiration for all of you guys too! While chances are I won’t embark on a multi-month backpacking trip next year, … Read more
Hey guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday. Today I want to introduce you to Silvia from Heart My Backpack. She’s a recent addition to my Bloglovin’ but easily a new favorite. Her posts are always varied and unexpected (no trite top 10 lists here), and her effortless humor and truly off-the-beaten-path travel … Read more