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Here are a few tips that will hopefully make your application process for the France Working Holiday Visa smoother.

A year into my time in Paris, my phone’s home screen has seen quite a few new additions. Let’s dive into the top 10 apps I recommend.

IEC is a comprehensive program that gives young Canadians the opportunity to obtain a temporary work permit in 30+ partner countries.

Finding long term housing is the biggest struggle when moving to any major city and Paris is certainly no exception. How did I do it?

Why is it that when we move abroad, everything seems to be more intense, more stimulating? Can I get that same feeling back home?

A traveller's hot takes on what will make or break your WHV, from hostels, backpacking, types of work, seasons to travel in and more.

Travelling alone is not without its risks, so read our top 10 safety tips to make sure you stay safe whenever you're solo travelling.

Limited as it my be, my experience with couchsurfing has added a new dimension to my travels: encounters, exchanges, and human connections.

A guide to what housesitting to travel for free entails, and the highs and lows of living full-time in other people’s houses

What can really make or break an experience abroad is whether one can find a circle of friends. Here are some helpful stories and advice!

Couchsurfing is a system based on trust that allows friendly locals to host travellers for free on their couch for a few nights. Learn more.

France borders 8 other countries, it would be a shame to not take advantage of their proximity. Let's take a look together at the rules.

Misinformation often gets shared about the Working Holiday Visa. We aim to debunk some of the myths you may have heard about the WHV.

Here’s how I would rate the jobs I tried during my working holiday visas based on whether I'd recommend to other backpackers or not.

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

This article walks through how to get to Paris from the city's two main airports, CDG and ORY, which are both outside city limits.

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

Why the Working Holiday Visa sparks strong reactions, from doubt to support, and what it really means to choose freedom over convention.

Celebrating 20 years of pvtistes.net, the free resource for WHV travelers worldwide. Discover our story, milestones, and team.

Everything Canadians need to know about the Working Holiday Visa in 2025: eligibility, destinations available, and and how to apply.

For certain procedures in France, you need to provide a birth certificate. But what if you don't have one? Read how I made it work!

As a relatively vigilant person, I was not expecting to lose 300 euros to a scammer. Here's what happened and how you can avoid it!

De la naissance du site à son bientôt 9e anniversaire, apprenez en plus sur son évolution grâce à notre "chronologie de PVTistes.net".

If your WHV is approaching expiration, you may be wondering if you can just stay a couple of extra weeks or months as a simple tourist.

Here are 16 unique perks of the Working Holiday Visa that should convince you to pick a destination right now!

WHVs can lead to changes in your body. We're sharing the reasons why, plus how to deal with any bodily changes you experience when travelling.

Are you a working holiday maker wanting to travel with family members? They can qualify for a free 23 kg checked bag too!

Here are some must-have products that you really should pack in your first-aid kit for a Working Holiday Visa!

Whether at home or abroad, job searching is no walk in the park. So we’re sharing some tips for how to find a job during your working holiday.

The Working Holiday Visa, also known as the WHV, is intended for 18 to 35 year olds who wish to travel and work abroad.

If you want to stay in France a bit longer, there are some other visa options. Let’s look at them together, as well as their conditions.

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