Traveller stories

Hopefully these success stories from Canadians in various regions of France will be helpful to you as you try to obtain an APS.

I thought I was safe from Paris pickpockets after 2 years, until my backpack and laptop were stolen in the metro. Here's how it happened.

Thousands go to Canada on a WHV every year, but Aiyana shares that you don't have to stay the full duration to have a great experience.

Let’s answer the question once and for all so you know what to try yourself: are Montreal's viral foods worth the hype or overhyped?

Manon recounts her experiences in Japan on a Working Holiday Visa, from daily life and work to travel tips and cultural insights.

We're reviewing how nerve-wracking different aspects of solo travel can be, and providing tips to overcome any fears.

Housekeeping is a common job for working holiday makers and international students in Korea and Japan. Romana shares what it's really like.

British citizen Jay tells all in his interview about the realities of life in Australia and how it compares to his 4 years in New Zealand.

A 20-year-old French Canadian shares her spontaneous WHV adventure in Australia, filled with travel, odd jobs, and cultural discovery.

Laura took an 11-month sabbatical from work to embark on a working holiday in Colombia. How are things going and what are her plans?

Joe, 25, left the UK to start a new life in Sydney Australia on a WHV. Discover his journey and how he landed a job with sponsorship.

UK prison officer Mark begins a Canadian working holiday for adventure, freedom, and a fresh start. Read his interview!

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?

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.

Limited as it my be, my experience with couchsurfing has added a new dimension to my travels: encounters, exchanges, and human connections.

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.

In 2019, I traveled to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa. 4 years later, I am now a New Zealand resident.

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.

What’s it like to work at Don Quijote in Japan on a Working Holiday Visa? Christina shares her honest experience after 10 months in Osaka.

Mining can be a very lucrative opportunity in Australia, but what is life in the mines really like? Is it worth it? Julien tells all.

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

At 32, Kanda set off for a Working Holiday in Japan. She shares what life there has been like nearly a year later.

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.

Australia is a popular WHV destination, but things don't go smoothly for everyone. Charlie explains why he decided to cut his stay short.

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!

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!

To help you prioritise where to spend your time in New Zealand, here are 10 places not to be missed for the ultimate bucket list trip.