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How to Get Your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
Promising incredible experiences across diverse landscapes, New Zealand is one of the best places in the world for the outdoor adventure traveller. If you’re hoping to live, work and travel longer term in NZ, the working holiday is a fantastic option if you’re eligible as it’s easy to apply for and offering a lot to flexibility. Our how-to goes over eligibility and how to apply.
10 Differences Between Living in Thailand VS the UK
From the cost of living, embracing bidets and navigating the rules of the road, living in Thailand presents many daily cultural changes from life in the UK and the greater Western world. Apart from the obvious difference in climate, here are 10 differences we adapted to when we made the move so you can have a better idea of what to expect.
A Beginner's Guide to the Working Holiday Visa
A visa which allows young people to temporarily work, live and travel in a new country, the WHV is a fantastic way to experience living abroad while making an income and offers a lot of flexibility with how you choose to spend your time. Our beginner's guide goes over the basics: what it is, how to apply and what you can do for work.
8 Ways to Connect with Home When Living Abroad
One of the downsides of living abroad is that you can live very far away from some of the people you love. From becoming a penpal to recreating traditions, here are a few different ways to connect with your feeling of home (whether that be a place or a person) when speaking to them through a screen just isn’t cutting it.
What Kind of Long Term Traveller Are You?
Trying to generalise all long term travellers into one category is near impossible, because this one umbrella term comprises so many different kinds of people and lifestyles. It is more of a spectrum than one singular lifestyle choice; sharing the common theme of travel at the core. Where do you fit on the spectrum?
What is Long Term Travel?
Whether you’re on the road already, are hoping to make a move abroad, or are simply curious about it, the life of long term travel can be slightly enigmatic. What is long term travel anyway?
How to Apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa
Thailand’s Tourist Visa (TR) is a great visa option for travellers who want to stay between 1-3 months in the country for tourism and leisure. Whether you’re a remote worker looking to live on less, you’re taking a short sabbatical, or anywhere in between, Thailand’s Tourist Visa is the best option for those mid-length stays.
A Beginner’s Guide to Working seasonal Ski jobs
Ever dreamed of getting paid to ski or snowboard every day? Working within a ski resort, or in a ski town, is among the most popular for working travellers the world over. This guide will go over how to apply for work in ski resorts, what jobs there are to apply for, and what to expect from both seasonal and non-seasonal work.
The Phuket Sandbox | Everything You Need to Know (Part II)
The Phuket Sandbox has been a successful and popular scheme that has allows vaccinated travellers to visit Thailand throughout the pandemic. From how to apply and what documents you need in Part I, to what to expect when you get here in Part II, we’ve got you covered.
The Phuket Sandbox | Everything You Need to Know (Part I)
The Phuket Sandbox has been a successful and popular scheme that has allows vaccinated travellers to visit Thailand throughout the pandemic. From how to apply and what documents you need in Part I, to what to expect when you get here in Part II, we’ve got you covered.
How to Apply for a Thailand Pass 2022
The Thailand Pass is the new COE (Certificate of Entry) that is mandatory for all travellers coming down to Thailand at the time of writing. If your application is granted, you’ll receive a QR Code that gains you entry into Thailand.
10 Differences Between Living in Scotland VS Canada
Through my years living on each side of the pond, I’ve noticed many similarities, but also have come to adapt to many differences. From domestic travel and driving culture to tipping and tax… life in Scotland and life in Canada are very unique experiences in their own right.
The Beginner’s Guide to Housesitting and Hosting
Housesitting and hosting refers to a mutually beneficial exchange where homeowners around the world look for property caretakers (housesitters) to look after their home and property while they’re away.
How to WWOOF Your Way Around the World
WWOOF stands for Willing Workers On Organic Farms, an energy exchange that promises food and board for any traveller willing to help on properties that need a hand in agriculture, farming work or sustainability projects.
How to Become an International Au Pair
Au-pairing is an incredible way to be introduced to a new country while immersing yourself in the culture, region, and local cuisine. It’s especially well-suited for the solo traveller, young female travellers, and travellers who have a background in childcare.
5 Easy Ways To Save Money Travelling Long Term
Traveling has unfortunately become synonymous with spending, but it doesn’t have to be. For those looking to travel longer term and on a budget, there are a lot of ways that you can cut back on expenses to fund your next adventure.