Work & Wander
Want to see the world without draining your bank account? This is your go-to for travel jobs, working holidays, and all the creative ways I’ve funded freedom — from summer camps to au pairing and everything in between.
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A Love Letter to the Job That Set Me Free
I was 18 the first time I experienced what it’s like working at a summer camp in the USA. I had no idea what I was doing – I just knew I wanted to go overseas, meet new people, and have an adventure. I thought it would be a one-time thing. Seven years later, I went back. At 25, I left my stable job, sold all my stuff, packed my bags, and returned to that same magical all-girls camp in Maine. I was terrified I’d be “too old”. That maybe I’d outgrown it, or it wouldn’t hit the same. I was so wrong… it hit harder. Whether you’re 18 and…
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How to Become an Au Pair: My Italian Adventure & Guide
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How to Become an Au Pair: My Italian Adventure & Guide
Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the rich culture of Italy, living with a local family, and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of this iconic country? Becoming an au pair offers you just that—an opportunity to live and work in Italy while experiencing the everyday life of an Italian family. In this guide, I’ll share my personal journey of becoming an au pair in Italy and provide a step-by-step guide for those aspiring to follow a similar path. If you’re thinking about traveling solo for the first time, becoming an au pair is such a great way to ease into it while still having a support system — and…
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A Love Letter to the Job That Set Me Free
