Around the World in 80 Days – German Potato Pancakes

German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) Recipe:  Ingredients:  5-6 potatoes  3 eggs  1 small onion (grated)  1 teaspoon of salt  4 teaspoon of flour  butter or oil  Instructions:  Grate potatoes. Be sure to remove any excess moisture by squeezing grated potatoes in a dish towel.  Place all ingredients into bowl (except butter) and mix. Put enough butter/oil Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Portugal

PORTUGAL Europe Capital: Lisbon Languages: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official – but locally used)   The idea of being an au pair is a new concept in Portugal. Applicants from Portugal are motivated by travel and language opportunities. The job potential of an au pair improves upon her return to Portugal. Young Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Poland

POLAND Eastern Europe Capital: Warsaw Languages: Polish COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Polish people describe themselves as hospitable, ambitious and resourceful. Poles have strong family ties. Tradition and culture are very important values for young Poles. FUN FACTS: Poland has exactly the same population and is almost the same size as California. Poland’s Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Peru

PERU Western South America Capital: Lima Languages: Spanish (main), Quechua, Aymara Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Peruvian people describe themselves as optimistic, creative and persevering. Peruvians are characterized by being hard workers. Peruvians maintain a very strong sense of national identity – they love to celebrate their Independence Day on July Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Panama

PANAMA Central America Capital: Panama City Languages: Spanish/some English Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Panama people describe themselves as friendly, hospitable, warm, ambitious, easy going and very resourceful. They have very strong family ties and usually live with parents until marriage. Family events, tradition and culture are very important values Read More