Last September I embarked upon a new challenge: Studying Tourism Management. I had tried two studies before, Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering. Those both went fine, but it didn't last very long until I realised that I was not happy doing this for the rest of my life, I didn't see a future there. I took the … Continue reading Studying Tourism Management
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Prague – Week 1
I recently moved to Prague after living in London for seven months and a little time off in the Netherlands. My first week so far has been quite the roller-coaster and I still can’t completely wrap my head around everything that happened but I will give it a shot. Volunteer in Prague I arrived in … Continue reading Prague – Week 1
My Days as an Au Pair
I have been working as an au pair in London for seven months now, which means taking care of Emilia (4) and Leon (6 almost 7), during their parents work hours and living in their house. It has been an amazing yet challenging experience to work with kids this much and live in a different … Continue reading My Days as an Au Pair
A Day in Brighton
For several weeks Ilse and I have been trying to plan a trip to Brighton. We both went there before, she with a friend and I with my parents several years ago, but really wanted to go there again. It took us several weeks before we could actually go - I had friends over one week … Continue reading A Day in Brighton
The Au Pair Life
I've been working as an au pair for about six months now and in this blog, I share my experience and what I have learned so far with you. I hope that it will help you get a better view of what being an au pair is and whether or not it would be something … Continue reading The Au Pair Life
Travel the World for Free – Working Abroad
When you think about travelling the world and exploring different counties, the first thing that might come to mind is: "I wish I could afford all that." Well ... you can! There are several ways to travel for free, or almost free, these days. In my previous blog posts I've told you something about cheap transportation and staying … Continue reading Travel the World for Free – Working Abroad