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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.

Pvtistes.net and Hertz, Dollar & Thrifty partners to offer discounts on your rental cars in Canada and in the United States!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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".

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Do you want to go to France on a Working Holiday Visa? Sign up for our virtual workshops and get all your questions answered.

Learn all about Edmonton, an up-and-coming destination for people wishing to live, work or study in Alberta, Canada.

How a Working Holiday Visa in Ontario Can Facilitate Your Path to Permanent Residency in the Province (OINP)?

Are you a working holiday maker wanting to travel with family members? They can qualify for a free 23 kg checked bag too!

Everything you need to know about the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). We answer all your questions.

Manon embarked on a working holiday in Canada and ended up staying 5 years. In 2021, she decided to return to France and go back to school.

Here are some must-have products that you really should pack in your first-aid kit for a Working Holiday Visa!

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.

Calgary is a popular destination with IEC permit holders wishing to live, work or study in Alberta, Canada.