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Canada is vast: it can be hard planning the best time to travel. This guide will help you plan when to visit each province/territory.

Toronto is an ideal base for weekend trips away in Canada and the US. You’ll be spoilt for choice for where to go when you read our guide.

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In Canada, sales taxes are added to the price of most products and services—a federal tax and a provincial tax.

Use our guide to the best events and activities in Canada for Christmas to plan your festivities, from lights to markets and festivals.

It’s impossible to see everything Canada has to offer in one go, so start planning your trip using our ultimate Canada bucket list.

Let's walk through how much it costs to get a WHV to France, and what the cost of living is once you move there.

Getting a local phone number when you arrive in France is important. You will need one for many reasons, for example in your job search.

Three of my French friends respond to questions posed by my Canadian and American friends. Let's see what they had to say!

France has an amazing network of trains, but still not all corners are accessible by rail. Read this before getting behind the wheel.

To make the most of Europe's incredible train network connecting more than 30 countries, it’s worth learning about Interrail.

As part of their Australian Working Holiday visa (WHV) application, applicants must provide proof of funds (at least AUD 5,000).

Learn what your letter of introduction means, and what to do before travelling to Canada to activate your work or study permit.

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If you hold a student or work visa and are travelling between Canada and France, get 2 checked bags for free with Air Canada.

In Canada it’s important to understand the difference between “legal age”—which depends on the activity in question—and the age of majority.

Working Holiday Visa holders are often interested in working a French ski resort, where seasonal employees are often needed in winter.

We’ve listed the top 10 places to visit during your adventure in the Canadian Maritimes, including the best activities to do in each area.

If feels like every time you try to practice your French with a local, they switch to English. Why does this happen and what can be done?

If you’re heading to Canada with an IEC or a student permit, Air Transat offers a special additional baggage allowance (23 kg) through pvtistes.net.

During these days, you can access countless monuments for free. But to make the most of the opportunity, it requires some planning.

Find out where you can live and work in France on a Working Holiday Visa, including mainland France and France’s overseas territories.

Every year around 5000 young adults from around the world move to France on a Working Holiday Visa. What is it and who can get one?

By most definitions of the word, I am a francophile. But nowhere is perfect and France is no exception, so let’s explore a few negatives.

Preparing for your departure to France on a WHV? Here is our checklist to help you stay organized and have a smooth start to your journey!

If you are living in or planning an extended stay in Paris, it could be a good opportunity to also explore nearby cities.

Backpack or suitcases? The choice might not be obvious. Here are two real examples of Canadians in France with very different approaches.

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Before, during or after your working holiday in France, you will probably have questions. Let’s try to answer a few of them!

During your IEC / WHV Canada permit application, you MAY be required to provide a police certificate. Here is more information.

We've listed the best places for weekend trips from Calgary, both in the Rockies and beyond, exploring more of Alberta and B.C.

Everything you need to know about what to do in the case of an emergency or health problem when living abroad in Canada.

With so much to see on Vancouver Island, it's hard to pick where to spend your time. We’ve collated the top 10 places to visit on the island.

Here are some alternative hidden gems that you might want to consider for your next Canadian adventure to avoid overcrowding and overtourism.

Here’s everything I’ve found surprising about Montreal as a Brit abroad, and the culture shock you might experience in Montreal, Canada, too.

I recently got back from a trip to the spectacular Gros Morne National Park. Out of everywhere I’ve travelled during my working holiday, Gros Morne has fast become one of my favourite spots in Canada (just behind the Rockies). If you haven’t yet made plans to visit Gros Morne, now is the time! Here’s a […]