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A goldmine of info to get ready for your Working Holiday adventure—in-depth articles, step-by-step guides and feedback from Working Holiday permit holders.
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The top foods you must try in Australia
If you want a truly authentic experience Down Under, here are the top foods that you must try during your time in Australia.
08-08-2025
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Interview with Jay: A WHV in Australia after four years in New Zealand
British citizen Jay tells all in his interview about the realities of life in Australia and how it compares to his 4 years in New Zealand.
05-08-2025
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Interview
Odélie, from Quebec to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa
A 20-year-old French Canadian shares her spontaneous WHV adventure in Australia, filled with travel, odd jobs, and cultural discovery.
29-07-2025
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Article
12 reasons to choose Australia as your working holiday destination
Australia is one of the most popular WHV destinations. Every year, nearly 200,000 travellers from around the world fly Down Under.
23-07-2025
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What’s the best time of year to start a working holiday in Australia?
As with deciding where to land, many working holiday makers also need to think about when to land in Australia.
23-07-2025
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Interview
Joe, 25: Trading London life for surf and sun in Australia
Joe, 25, left the UK to start a new life in Sydney Australia on a WHV. Discover his journey and how he landed a job with sponsorship.
22-07-2025
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15 Tips for a successful WHV experience
Even though a WHV experience is an unforgettable journey full of magical moments for the most parts, there are still some traps to avoid!
16-07-2025
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Guide
Everything you need to know about the WHV in Sydney
If you want to spend your Australia WHV in Sydney, read this guide for everything you need to know about life in this famous city.
15-07-2025
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11 things you should do when your WHV comes to an end
This guide covers what to do when your WHV comes to an end, from informing your landlord to closing your bank, filing taxes and more.
15-07-2025
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Guide
Common scams to avoid during your working holiday abroad
The point is not to get paranoid, but simply be aware of the scams that regularly target working holiday makers.
15-07-2025
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Guide
How to showcase my experiences abroad after a working holiday?
As your working holiday is coming to an end, here are some suggestions for how to leverage your experiences abroad for your next chapter.
09-07-2025
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Article
Five ways to get free accommodation when travelling
This guide details five ways to secure free accommodation for your upcoming travels to help you manage your budget.
07-07-2025
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Article
Where can Canadians go via International Experience Canada (IEC)?
IEC is a comprehensive program that gives young Canadians the opportunity to obtain a temporary work permit in 30+ partner countries.
07-07-2025
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Article
Why is everything more stimulating when you live abroad?
Why is it that when we move abroad, everything seems to be more intense, more stimulating? Can I get that same feeling back home?
06-07-2025
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Story
My hot takes on the Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
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.
06-07-2025
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Guide
Our Western Australia road trip itineraries
Discover Western Australia through our itineraries that cover two of the most popular road trips: Perth to Broome and Perth to Esperance.
06-07-2025
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Top 10 safety tips for solo travellers
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.
06-07-2025
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My experience with couchsurfing (as both guest and host)
Limited as it my be, my experience with couchsurfing has added a new dimension to my travels: encounters, exchanges, and human connections.
06-07-2025
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How I travelled the world for free as a housesitter
A guide to what housesitting to travel for free entails, and the highs and lows of living full-time in other people’s houses
06-07-2025
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How to make friends during a working holiday (WHV) abroad
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!
06-07-2025
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Couchsurfing abroad: a way to meet friendly locals and save money
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.
06-07-2025
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10 myths about the Working Holiday Visa
Misinformation often gets shared about the Working Holiday Visa. We aim to debunk some of the myths you may have heard about the WHV.
04-07-2025
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Rating all the jobs I’ve tried during my working holidays
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.
04-07-2025
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WHV Australia: Changes from July 1, 2025
Here are the changes you should be aware of that will impact all working holiday makers in Australia from July 1, 2025.
02-07-2025
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Guide
Taxes and superannuation 101 for working holiday makers in Australia
Read on for a complete overview of the Australian income tax system, superannuation and the “backpackers tax” changes, introduced in 2017.
02-07-2025
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How much to budget for a working holiday in Australia
How much does it cost to go on a working holiday to Australia? Here are our tips for planning the most consistent budget with your project.
30-06-2025
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Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) fee rises to $670 as of 1 July 2025
Australia's Working Holiday Visa fee has gone up again. Learn why prices are rising and how to budget smart for your trip.
30-06-2025
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Interview
Julien’s mining experience in Australia: far from Instagram filters
Mining can be a very lucrative opportunity in Australia, but what is life in the mines really like? Is it worth it? Julien tells all.
29-06-2025
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I visited Australia’s best Big Things: Here’s how they rank
There are hundreds of Big Things in Australia that you can visit on a road trip. I ranked them in terms of how iconic they are.
24-06-2025
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Reactions I got when I decided to go abroad on a Working Holiday Visa
Why the Working Holiday Visa sparks strong reactions, from doubt to support, and what it really means to choose freedom over convention.
18-06-2025
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Guide
Complete guide to specified work in Australia (for 2nd and 3rd WHVs)
This guide will explain everything you need to know about specified work in Australia to qualify for the second and third year WHV.
16-06-2025
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Canada, Australia or New Zealand: Which WHV destination is best?
Canada, Australia and New Zealand are some of the most popular destinations for a WHV. This article helps you pick which WHV is best for you.
14-06-2025
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