Hi, lovelies! A lot of people have been inquiring as to my current game plan for Europe. Here’s a quick update on my plans!
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- During late July and early August a few girlfriends and I are trying to arrange it so we can travel around together! The biggest hinderance is finances! Any tips on ways to make/save money on the road? We’ll be using http://www.helpx.net, http://www.couchsurfing.com, and staying in hostels to travel as cheaply as possible.
- At the end of August, I will move to Lausanne, Switzerland to be an au pair for a spectacular Spanish family! This is a great opportunity, because I adore Switzerland and would love to brush up on my Spanish. Although I will be doing some traveling on the weekends, I will be saving a lot of the money I make to put it toward further travels. Additionally, I’ll have to be putting a portion of it toward student loans.
- The last week of November will mark the end of my Swiss living. That means I have December to travel around and hang out with friends…
- If you are around wherever I am, I’d love to meet up! There’s a small possibility that my parents will try and come over and visit during this time. That would be great, seeing as I have no idea if I’ll be spending Christmas alone in a hostel (I doubt that would happen, though, as I have a knack for randomly meeting new friends!)…
- In January, I will move to Torino, Italy to become an au pair for another beautiful family. I am thrilled! I will stay here for a least six months.
- After Italy, I will hopefully return to Switzerland for another three months.
- Then…who knows!
Glad things are going your way Andrea, this is a very exciting time in your young life! I am happy for you and look forward to following along through Europe with you in your adventures. Be well!
Thanks so much, John! I really appreciate your support.
Fantastic!!
Thanks!!
Whoa! Nice plans! Buona Fortuna Andrea! Arrivederci! Do you have some plans also to visit Philippines?
Thank you so very much! I would like to, eventually.
I hope to see you in the Philippines
I love Vlogs, unfortunately I am back in cold Afghanistan where they have YouTube completely blocked.
If you could write a little someting that would be great.
Liz, I am so flattered that you asked this! Of course, I will write down my plans.
Radical. Congrats on your job/travel plans, and Good Luck!
Switzerland is one of my favorites – a place of perpetual inspiration and beauty.
I appreciate it! I adore it as well.
Oh that’s a shame, I will be living in France until July and I think we will miss each other! I am working as an au pair right now and it’s so much fun, you’re going to have an amazing time. And by the end of the year you might be able to speak Spanish, French AND Italian… jealous!
That’s too bad. That is incredibly fascinating! Do you have any tips of the trade? That was be fantastic!!!!!! We’ll see if my brain can hold so much information!
P.S. Random question, did you get a bank account set up for you finances?
WOW, You are going to be a woman on the move. That will truly be an super duper travel experience. You will have a lot of time to immerse yourself in the culture. What a great opportunity.
I believe it will be! I’m incredibly excited.
I can’t thank you enough for being so interested and involved in my journeys!
I can’t help it. I am always all up in other peoples business.
Well, hey, I’m not complaining!
Wow! You are one adventurous young lady! I hope everything goes well for you. Be safe! I’m looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures! Travel always has a way of bringing adventure with it!
Becky, that’s kind of you! I am thankful for your well wishes. Yes, travel and adventure typically go hand in hand!
Just a little advice:
the more people travelling together = the more difficult to find a host (through Couchsurfing) .
Hello, thanks! I had thought about that, actually… It would be possible that we’d have to split up among hosts in the same city.
Enjoy…and if all else fails, remain out of control, and continue to enjoy!
Oh, that’s the plan!
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I am flattered, Ganesh! I’ve actually been nominating for a good amount of blogs, recently, and need to do a mass post here soon.
Hey! I just nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award
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So sweet of you, doll! I have a few other award nominations to catch up on, so I’m going to do one mass post coming up here in a bit.
Take your time hun! It’s not a matter of life and death. ^.^
-Mari
How exciting, Andrea!!! Italy AND Switzerland??? Lucky ducky you! I ADORE Switzerland – with Lausanne being one of my favourite cities! (And I visited 45 cities in Switzerland!). And then Italy??? Dream Come True! So excited for you!!!
Yes’m! I’m thrilled. Wow, 45! So many!
I really appreciate you stopping by.
Wishing you success in all future endeavors .Excellent video.jalal
Thanks much, Jalal!
Sounds like LOTS of FUN! Enjoy!
Thank you so much! It really is.
Fantastic post,delightful videos.Wishing you bright future.Jalal
Thank you so much!
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I LOVE this! I am also an aupair in Germany.. very close to the border of Italy! I would love to join your friends in your travelling. I have only been here a month and can not get enough of Europe!
I just saw this post! So excited to connect abroad!