“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
Put simply, it's heaven. It’s also multicultural, breathtakingly beautiful, open-minded, extremely laid back and young. There are over 10,000 beaches, more sheep than people and some of the deadliest animals in the world…no, really. But don’t let that stop you.
Travelling the world is great for the soul. It encompasses your future and pacifies your past.
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So what type of work can you do in Australia or New Zealand on your Working Holiday Visa? Anything – for up to 6 months at a time – from serving coffee, to being a deckhand on a yacht in…
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*BREAKING NEWS* – Australia has increased the age of Working Holiday Visas for Irish nationals to 35 years of age (as of the 1st November). This follows on from the announcement earlier in the year for Canadian Citizens. We are…
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From 1 November 2018, Canadian citizens up to and including, 35 years of age will be eligible to apply for a Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This is an increase from the current maximum age of 30 years, which remains…
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If you are thinking of how to fund your working holiday in Australia, seasonal fruit picking may be an option. Many backpackers choose to do this as it classed as ‘regional work’ and if done for a minimum of 3…
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The inaugural PSS National UK Emigration Survey with both Australia and New Zealand being voted the country that British people most want to move to. Perhaps unsurprisingly, English speaking countries dominated the top 5 places with Canada third, Spain fourth…
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Most first timers to Australia may be mislead into thinking its the wildlife to fear in Australia, though there is something to be more afraid of – understanding Aussie slang! Contrary to popular belief, Australians do not actually say “crikey”…
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When you travel abroad, the airline you fly with will set a weight allowance for your luggage, which on average is 20kg. When you plan to be overseas for a prolonged time, this weight is often not adequate enough for…
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Camps, or ‘summer camps,’ are run all the across the globe, mainly for children and teenagers, though some also cater for adults. They can run for anywhere from a week through to a few months, and provide ‘campers’ an opportunity…
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According to the English Dictionary, homesickness is defined as – “A feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence”. And it sucks. It can be mild, manageable and come and go, or it can be more severe,…
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India is a land full of contrasts. Chaos and quiet, wealth and poverty, corruption and honesty. Always apply the same general safety rules when here as you would in any other foreign country – don’t walk alone at night, don’t…
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At Working.Holiday we know how important getting a job is and we are happy to help. After all, it is the “working” side that pays the bills. Please CLICK HERE to get the latest jobs on offer. All jobs are…
Continue readingIf you are a British Citizen between the age of 18-30, or Irish Citizen between 18-35 and have been a resident there for three years, International Experience Canada ( or the IEC Visa) now allows you the chance to live…
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The number one priority of Thai people is to be polite and respectful to each other at all times. If you are a first-time visitor to Thailand, many of the customs and traditions may take some getting used to. And…
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Amazing scenery, incomparable wildlife and hospitable people. South Africa has many attributes worthy of praise, though has a reputation when it comes to crime. The country is very welcoming and keen to improve its negative image, so minimise your risk…
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A Working Holiday lets you visit a country for longer than if you were a tourist, whilst also allowing you to take on short-term jobs to help replenish your funds along the way. Reciprocal agreements between certain countries exist to…
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Backed by the rugged and iconic Table Mountain, and surrounded by almost 3000km of gorgeous coastline, nature has bestowed upon Cape Town one of the world’s best-looking locations. It has a cool, urban edge, cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, cutting-edge culture…
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An economic powerhouse and a former colony of the British Empire, this vibrant, highly populated, dense, harbour city has more skyscrapers than New York City. It is a rich melting pot of cultures from around the globe. Locals believe…
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Put simply, it’s heaven. It’s also multicultural, breathtakingly beautiful, open-minded, extremely laid back and young. There are over 10,000 beaches, more sheep than people and some of the deadliest animals in the world…no, really. But don’t let that stop…
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