My Skincare Routine

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser SOFTYMO Speedy Cleansing Oil 230ml THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Light Oil Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water Hadalabo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170mL The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG (30ml) Reduces Eye Puffiness and Dark Circles Cerave Moisturizing Cream 16 Oz (453 G) The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 30ml The Ordinary Peeling Solution 30ml AHA 30% + BHA 2%

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What It’s Like Being An Au Pair in Paris

Hello hello! 🤗 Many girls have reached out to me asking about the au pair experience, and most of them have the same questions: “How do you live on the small wage? Do you have time to travel? What are the hard parts no one talks about? Do you think I should do it?” I love answering these questions, especially if it means I can help someone understand the au pair experience better and encourage them to do something that will change their lives forever. Since I get so many of these messages I thought it would be helpful to […]

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How to Make Flying Suck Less

I love traveling. Venturing to a new part of the world, getting lost in a different culture, being able to explore places foreign to me? Heck yes. But the actual traveling part of travel can be brutal. As someone who flies a lot (and someone who researches even more) I have come up with my own ritual that makes flying significantly more enjoyable. Here are my fail-proof steps to make flying suck less. Read more: How to Travel When You’re Poor Only travel with a carry-on As long as your trip is under 6-7 days, you can almost always get away with […]

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How to become an Au Pair in Paris Part 1: Find A Family

Part II available here! Becoming an Au Pair is a great way for a young person to live in a foreign country and experience life abroad, for little to no costs. But how do you start? Between all the research you have to do, finding the right family, the paperwork and immigration forms, applying for your visa, and actually making the move, the process can be daunting. But I am here to help guide you! 🤗 Have you ever dreamt of living in a foreign country? Are you itching to do something exciting before you head off to university? Are […]

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5 Tourist Scams to Avoid in Paris

Being a stranger in a foreign country is one of the most vulnerable positions you can put yourself in. And because of this, the top travel destinations in the world are always accompanied by people looking to take advantage of tourists. Paris is a traveler’s dream, which also makes it the perfect hunting grounds for scammers. But don’t let this deter you! I will explain what they are and how to avoid them. These are the most common tourist traps in Paris and how to avoid them. Flowers for the pretty lady? HOW IT WORKS Most commonly this scam takes […]

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