Around the World in 80 Days – Latvia

LATVIA Northern Europe Capital: Riga Languages: Latvian Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic/Lutheran) Common Characteristics: Latvia is a small nation, but Latvians are very proud of their heritage. Latvians are hard working, polite and responsible. Latvians can be reserved when you first meet them, but they are friendly and helpful after they get Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Famous People From Germany

Johannes Gutenberg was born in Germany in 1400. His invention led to the first printing press. Grimm’s Fairy tales, originally written in German, have been translated into 160 languages. Amalie Emmy Noether, born in Bavaria, was a German mathematician best known for her contributions to algebra and theoretical physicals. Many people (including Albert Einstein) called Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Israel

ISRAEL Western Asia/Middle East Capital: Jerusalem Languages: Hebrew, Arabic Predominant Religion(s): Judaism COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Israeli applicants usually do to their au pair year after two years of military service or social service. Israeli applicants are generally quite independent, responsible, and mature. They already have had many experiences in life and are capable Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Ireland

IRELAND Western Europe Capital: Dublin Languages: English, Irish Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Roman Catholic, Anglican) – most other religions are represented COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Irish people are often said to have the “Gift of the Gab” (the talent of talking rings around most other people). The Irish are very musical. Irish people consider themselves Read More

Around the World in 80 Days – Hungary

HUNGARY Central Europe Capital: Budapest Languages: Hungarian Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Around two-thirds of the Hungarian people are Roman Catholic; around a quarter are Calvinist; and the rest of the population either belongs to the Lutheran, Jewish, or Greek Orthodox faith. It is common for friends, family members and close Read More