Traveller stories

In 2005, I left for a Working Holiday in Canada, and I ended up staying there for 18 years. Now, it's time to return to France.

After 1 year living in France, certain things still leave me perplexed. Come and discover them in this article!

It's already been 1 year since I left for France with a WHV. I opened up to share with you my assessment of this crazy year.

When traveling, friendship seems to take on a whole new meaning. Because travel, beyond the landscapes, is above all about the people we meet.

Charlotte told us about her trip to South America in 2018. Now, several years later, she tells us how she felt about it.

If you are looking for unusual experiences in Canada, here are 10 reasons to travel or live in the Yukon, Canada.

Ghyslain, after 2 Working Holiday Visa in Canada and 1 world tour, chose to settle in the Northwest Territories.

French returnee: Stéphanie tells us about the difficulties of her return to France, near Bordeaux, after living in Montreal for 8 years.

Elizabeth, Director of Human Resources in the hotel and restaurant industry in Quebec City, shares her experience and advice.

David went on a WHV in Canada with his family. He explains us his steps, his project, his feelings on arrival...

Chloé tells us about her road trip across Canada... without buying a car! Planes, buses, carpooling... were her allies.

Clément tells us about his first WHV in Australia and Canada, and his current experience in New Zealand...

The Canadian winter is a worry for many expatriates before departure. You will find here a rather reassuring testimony!

Do you want to hitchhike across Canada? Here are the kinds of experiences you can have and some tips on how to prepare your trip!

To experience a Canadian winter is for many a dream. Here are some beautiful pictures of Nova Scotia where the snow fell this winter!

Anne travelled from Dawson, Yukon, to Chicken, Alaska, via the famous "Top of the world highway". She tells us about her trip.

Beatrice went to Canada on a WHP to enjoy the Canadian landscape by hiking. Today, she takes us on the Grizzly Lake Trail!

Spending a weekend in a cottage (or chalet) during your WHV Canada and during the Indian summer... A certain idea of happiness!

Your WHV year in New Zealand has just begun, here are our best tips for starting it off with peace of mind!

After a WHV in Chile, New Zealand and Australia, Stephanie is now working in a ski resort during her WHV in Canada.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these lifestyles? If these questions have already crossed your mind, then this story is for you!

The Canadian winter is rich in activities: skiing, sledding, ice skating... And of course one of the most typical activities: dog sledding.

If you are going to a restaurant in Montreal for the first time, there are a couple of things you should know!

Alexis became a model during his stay in South Korea, a job he would never have imagined doing before he left.

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.

Mickaël arrived in Canada in May 2021 on a WHV (Working Holiday Visa). He was based in one of the Origine network's 36 hotels.

Arthur has completed 2 WHV: the first in Australia and the second in Canada. He tells us about his experiences: work, travel, friends...

Mathieu came to Canada with a WHV in 2005, 16 years later, he’s still living in Toronto, but as a Canadian citizen.

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?”