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As a tourist, you can usually rent a vehicle in Canada and drive with a valid driver’s licence from your home country. Read more...

This guide details five ways to secure free accommodation for your upcoming travels to help you manage your budget.

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.

Get a discount on your ILAC programs by going through pvtistes.net (and more discounts for study&work programs!).

A summary of some of the surprising differences you might experience when moving to Canada to start your work or study permit.

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

Travelling abroad is exciting, but it can be even better with at least a basic knowledge of the local language. Get 20% off Babbel courses.

New York City is a must-see when visiting North America—the largest city in the US with a population of over 8 million.

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.

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.

Here's everything you need to know about the new government measures to help support those affected by Canada's wildfires.

An overview of the different tourist, work, and study permits available to extend your stay in Canada when your IEC permit comes to an end.

Romain shares how he contracted Lyme disease during a Working Holiday in Canada, and the long struggle to get diagnosed and treated.

Did you know you can visit Canada’s national parks for free this summer? These are the best national parks that you can visit for free.

Here are our top safety tips to help keep you safe when travelling in and around the Canadian great outdoors.

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

Taking out insurance of around ten dollars per month will save you from much higher expenses in the event of damage.

Canada has made many announcements related to immigration in 2024. Here is a summary of the recent updates and who it affects.

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.

After a year living in Canada on a Working Holiday permit, here are 10 things I've learned, noticed or experienced about life here.

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.

If you've gotten your visa or are close to it, you're probably thinking about everything that you have to prepare. We've got you covered!

Do you want to improve your French? ATPAL Languages offers you a 10% reduction with the pvtistes.net good deal.

Abby, an Australian traveller, shares tips, jobs, and stories from living and working in 6 countries on Working Holiday Visas.

The WHV, a perfect framework for volunteering: WWOOFing, Workaway, HelpX! Which platform to choose? How to find your host?

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

The International Co-op work permit is available to 18-30 or 18-35 year-old citizens from around 20 countries who have a job offer for a work placement or internship.

Medical expenses in Canada can be astronomical for those without proper insurance. Don't take your physical and financial health for granted!

Canada's largest city, Toronto is a destination often chosen by WHV holders wishing to discover English-speaking Canada.

The Young Professionals work permit is one of the three International Experience Canada work permits. Find out if you are eligible to apply.