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Questions you may have before and during a working holiday in France
Before, during or after your working holiday in France, you will probably have questions. Let’s try to answer a few of them!
15-07-2025
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Article
Why people switch to English when you speak to them in French
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?
13-07-2025
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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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Guide
Apostille and translation of official Canadian documents in France
For certain procedures in France, Canadians may be asked to provide translated and apostilled official documents.
07-07-2025
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Story
How I found an apartment in Paris with no job and no guarantor
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?
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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Offer
Wise: free first international money transfer, up to £ 3,000
Wise Offer on pvtistes.net: you can get a free first international money transfer if you've never used Wise before.
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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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Article
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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Story
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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Story
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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Story
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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Story
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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Offer
Holafly: 5% off on your unlimited roaming eSIM!
Having access to the Internet is crucial when travelling abroad. With Holafly, get 5% off your unlimited roaming eSIM now!
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Article
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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Story
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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Article
Top weekend trips from Paris in under 3 hours by train
If you are living in or planning an extended stay in Paris, it could be a good opportunity to also explore nearby cities.
04-07-2025
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Offer
Promo code for Babbel: 20% off language courses
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.
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Article
What are the Interrail and Pass Rail train passes?
To make the most of Europe's incredible train network connecting more than 30 countries, it’s worth learning about Interrail.
01-07-2025
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Article
2005 – 2025: 20 years of support, sharing, and passion for the Working Holiday!
Celebrating 20 years of pvtistes.net, the free resource for WHV travelers worldwide. Discover our story, milestones, and team.
10-06-2025
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Story
Dealing with French administration when you don’t have a birth certificate
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!
21-05-2025
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Story
How I was scammed out of 300 euros in Paris
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!
19-05-2025
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Interview
Abby: Living and working in 6 different countries
Abby, an Australian traveller, shares tips, jobs, and stories from living and working in 6 countries on Working Holiday Visas.
06-05-2025
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Interview
Meet Lucile, social media manager at pvtistes.net
Hi my name is Lucile, I’m 27. After 5 years of studies in communications, I started my career in the digital space.
17-02-2025
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Article
pvtistes.net Timeline (from 2005 to today)
De la naissance du site à son bientôt 9e anniversaire, apprenez en plus sur son évolution grâce à notre "chronologie de PVTistes.net".
30-01-2025
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Article
16 good reasons to apply for a Working Holiday Visa
Here are 16 unique perks of the Working Holiday Visa that should convince you to pick a destination right now!
23-12-2024
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Guide
Culture shock on a Working Holiday Visa
In this article, we talk through the different stages of culture shock that you might experience when moving to a new country on a WHV.
13-12-2024
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Article
Changes in your body that you might experience on a WHV
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.
10-12-2024
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Interview
Rachelle: on a Working Holiday in Paris (PVT in France)
"I wanted a challenge and adventure, somewhere where I could speak French and learn about a new culture. It was everything I imagined and more..."
26-09-2024
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Interview
Jackson, from Vancouver to Paris
I moved to Paris for my working holiday. Having majored in French at school, I had always wanted to try living somewhere that speaks French.
23-09-2024
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Article
Air Transat special offer for family of pvtistes.net members
Are you a working holiday maker wanting to travel with family members? They can qualify for a free 23 kg checked bag too!
17-09-2024
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Offer
Air Transat (Canada): extra 23kg luggage allowance
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.
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Interview
Meet Lucie, an avid traveller and intern at pvtistes.net
Hi, my name is Lucie and I’m 21 years old. I’m currently doing an internship at pvtistes.net in parallel with my masters.
09-09-2024
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Article
What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Here are some must-have products that you really should pack in your first-aid kit for a Working Holiday Visa!
01-08-2024
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Article
Important tips for your job search on a working holiday abroad
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.
23-07-2024
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