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In this heartfelt testimonial, a Belgian Pvtiste shares her transformative journey on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in New Zealand, a trip that extended to three years due to the pandemic. Initially embarking without grand expectations, she discovers a profound shift in her approach to work, embracing job flexibility and finding joy in various occupations, a stark contrast to her career-driven life in Belgium. Her experiences teach her to both push her limits and respect them, leading to a deeper self-confidence and understanding of personal boundaries. Through road trips and daily adventures, she learns the art of slowing down and savoring moments, which deepens her connection with her surroundings. The narrative beautifully captures her evolution towards living intuitively, valuing transient relationships, and ultimately, blending her life with continuous travel, emphasizing a newfound appreciation for freedom and authenticity. Curious to see how her journey unfolds? Dive into the full story to explore the profound impact of her New Zealand adventure.

Aurélien took advantage of his WHV to get a tattoo in New Zealand. He wanted to get a Maori (moko) tattoo. He tells us about his experience.

With insurance coverage, you will be reimbursed quickly and efficiently if you need medical care during your WHV.

If you’re about to embark on a WHV adventure, read these common challenges many travellers face and learn how to overcome them.

For travellers, volunteering is often a chance to participate in a cultural exchange, enjoy new professional experiences and stretch travel funds!

Technically, anyone who carries belongings in a backpack is a “backpacker.” However, not everyone embraces the lifestyle...

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

Hitchhiking is legal in New Zealand and the country is relatively safe, so in a way, yes, it’s a good place for hitchhiking. Read more...

In my hostel, we’re connecting, bonding over the days spent living together as if we were roommates sharing a big house. Read more...

I’ve been hearing that “running away isn’t a solution” and that “it never solves anything” for over a decade. Well, I beg to differ.

The WHV experience is part of me, it made me who I am. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without these two trips (New Zealand and Chile).

Going home was also a bittersweet experience. And people kept on asking me the same question over and over again: “so, when is your next trip?”

Wise Offer on pvtistes.net: you can get a free first international money transfer if you've never used Wise before.

As a solo traveller, I was the main character of my very own “Bildungsroman” and my working holiday visa experience was “the best year of my life”.

Registration of Canadians Abroad is a free service that allows the Government of Canada to notify you in case of an emergency abroad or a personal emergency at home.

My WHV experience helped me grow as a person, I have contacts in several countries as well as precious memories and I discovered a beautiful country...

I’m looking for more freedom, for challenges, good and bad experiences... I’m looking for a way to never have to sigh, “I wish I had” or “if I had known”.

I often daydream about my year in Australia, remembering places, people, anecdotes and sounds. These memories are very emotional...