Louise from Sweden and Lynnesse from South Africa became fast friends during their time as APIA au pairs in New Orleans.

Both had much fun living with their host families, getting to be friends with their host kids and learning about daily life in the United States.

Asked what they liked best about their experience, they agreed that matching with the right family made the experience “perfect”.

They enjoyed “having a lot of opportunities” in the city where “there’s always something to do”. And, of course, they loved Mardi Gras!

The only downside was having to say good bye to host families and friends after a year “that went too fast.”