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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

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.

Having access to the Internet is crucial when travelling abroad. With Holafly, get 5% off your unlimited roaming eSIM now!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Are you heading to Canada with an International Experience Canada (IEC) permit? We give you the information and advice you need!

Are you applying for a Canada WHV from Canada? Here is some information you should keep in mind, especially regarding biometrics.

Hi my name is Lucile, I’m 27. After 5 years of studies in communications, I started my career in the digital space.

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

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.

This guide reviews the permit and visa options and the different routes for going to Canada, either temporarily or permanently.

Not sure what "open work permit" and "closed work permit' mean? We have all the info you need to make the decision that’s right for you!

Tackling the Working Holiday permit adventure in Canada with your significant other and/or with kids? Read on, this article will answer all your questions!

You may have heard about job levels while doing your research about working in Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

You are an IEC permit holder? Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for a student visa or an open work permit.

We’ve compiled the best free activities available year-round in the Canadian Rockies to help you make this bucket list trip on a budget.

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

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.

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.

If you’re planning on a WHV in Canada, it's essential to get a phone plan in Canada. This guide will help you pick the best plan.

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.

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

There's lots to love about a working holiday in Toronto but nowhere is perfect, so here’s a list of what's not great about life in Toronto.

Do you want to take online language classes, or attend a language school in Canada? Take advantage of these 10-20% discounts!

Learn everything you need to know about life in the Yukon, a remote territory only a few brave IEC permit holders will venture into.