Category: work and travel
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Working Holiday New Zealand Jobs: Tips for Finding & Applying for Backpacker Jobs
When I first considered the idea of moving to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, the first worry that came to mind was how on earth I would find a job and save any money. People decide to do a Working Holiday in New Zealand for a variety of reasons: to have a new…
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Teaching Abroad: Travel Bloggers’ Experiences of Teaching Overseas
When I was 20, I took a one-way flight to France to spend eight months teaching English. What I didn’t realised what that those eight months in France would shape my future, giving me a taste of the European way of life, as well as the bite of the unstoppable travel bug which I still…
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My 2018 Canada Working Holiday Visa was approved, BUT I’m not going…
Moving to Canada. What a dream… A country with beautiful landscapes, exciting cities and diverse culture, Canada is a place that has been on my wander-list for years. After visiting New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, I looked into doing the same in Canada. As a British National, I am eligible to apply for…
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Why I loved living in Wellington
Oh Welly. Wet, windy, wonderful Welly. The capital city of little old New Zealand will always have a place in my heart. Often overshadowed by its big brother Auckland, Wellington was named the Coolest Little Capital by Lonely Planet – and for good reason. It’s a small but vibrant city which is set amid the beautiful scenery of the…
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A guide to moving to Wellington: How to find a job & somewhere to live
The countdown has officially begun. James and I only have a matter of days left in Wellington before we fly to the South Island for a week-long road trip, where we’ll tick off a few things we missed when we travelled the country in our campervan! As the date draws nearer, I’m becoming increasingly aware of…
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How to write a New Zealand CV for your Working Holiday
Your CV is perhaps one of the little details you wouldn’t put too much thought to before starting your Working Holiday in New Zealand – let’s face it, you’re probably thinking more about the best places to visit, what to pack and pretending to be a Hobbit, than about updating your resumé. New Zealanders write…
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A year in New Zealand: How to get a Working Holiday Visa extension
Today marks a whole year since I arrived in New Zealand. I remember those first few days in Auckland, recovering from jet-leg and trying to familiarise myself with a new city. I had been robbed in South East Asia and was coming to New Zealand to save up some more money. I had no idea…
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How to save money on a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand
Coming to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa is a great way to see the country, save up some money and experience a new working culture abroad. Many people travelling to NZ for a Working Holiday choose to base themselves somewhere for a short period of time while they find work and save money…
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One for when you feel a world away from home: Dealing with homesickness
It’s easy to think that travelling is a world of fun, filled with adventure, new friends, unforgettable memories and life-changing experiences. And it is filled with every one of those things. But it can also be scary, overwhelming and, at times, lonely. Whether you’re away travelling for a few weeks or a few years, whether you’re…
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The Essential Guide to the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
I am an avid researcher. A religious list-maker. I plan as much as I possibly can before leaving for a new destination to avoid feeling disorientated or unprepared when I arrive. Before I came to New Zealand, I went through the usual routine: mapping out brief routes, researching on government websites, reading hundreds of blog…
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