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We're smitten with both, but what location is best for you...

Australia gap year vs New Zealand gap year - which is best?

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Aussie life really IS that good and here's why...


10 reasons to do a working holiday in Australia

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Torn between going travelling and working on your resume? Read on.

10 brilliant benefits of doing an internship abroad  

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Why a gap year doesn’t have to leave a gap in your CV, bank balance or life plan. 

Not just your plan B: How taking a gap year can benefit your future

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Orca spotting, brewery hopping and zip-lining. Buckle up - it's time for a Canadian summer. 

Summer in Canada: 4 week roadtrip from Vancouver to Jasper

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*Disclaimer* prepare to feel hungry after reading this...

The best places to eat in London

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Real talk from Ella, JENZA Head of Sales, on life travelling as a same-sex couple. #Proud

5 surprising curveballs travelling as a same-sex duo

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It can be hard to know where to begin in a city of 9 million. Right here is a good start... 

A guide to London's coolest neighbourhoods

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Summer camp. Laughing in the face of the cost of living crisis... 

Think you can’t afford to travel overseas? Think again 

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From friendship bracelet skills to ice cream parties. Here's what camp returner Zoë is hoping to achieve this summer...

20 things to add to your summer camp bucket list

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Roadie rules! How to get the most out of your campervan trip in Aotearoa.

Freedom camping in New Zealand: Rules, regulations and what to expect

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How to find a job, accommodation and make the move to New York City on this one of a kind working holiday visa.

Everything you need to know about a 12-month working holiday in the USA

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The insider matcha scoop on work, play and finding your way in Japan.

How to apply and prepare for a working holiday in Japan

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Beachy vibes to offbeat cool, find your ideal hangout in Sydney with a little help from Victoria.

A guide to Sydney's coolest neighbourhoods

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What it's actually like to go to the US Embassy for your J-1 visa from someone who has been five times.

What to expect at your J-1 visa appointment 

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We need to talk about Morris dancers. And queuing. And Cockfosters.

7 things you may find funny about the UK 

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Career progression + travelling overseas? How to have your cake and eat it. 

Life working as a Digital Intern in London 

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Canada jobs are some of the most coveted on the backpacker circuit. Here's the inside intel on landing one. 

Tips on landing your dream ski job in Canada this winter

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Want a cheat sheet on how to land that summer camp job in 2024? Happy camper Victoria is here to help...

5 tried and tested tips to help you get hired at summer camp

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“The closest I would get to Mars”. And other out-of-this-world moments visiting Australia’s most sacred site. 

Ask the roadtesters: Is the Red Centre and Uluru worth it?

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Life lessons around the campfire. Roadtester Hannah shares her adventure at summer camp in Maine and beyond...

Why summer camp in the USA was worth every cent

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A lot can happen in a month on a working holiday in Australia. Adithi fills us in on hers...

Working and travelling Australia on your gap year 

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Campfires, canoe races, and countless lessons learned - here's the inside scoop on what to know before you go...

5 things I wish I knew before working at summer camp

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Those post-summer camp blues are REAL (and suck) but four-time camper Victoria is here to help you through them. 

How to deal with post-camp blues

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Real talk from traveller Victoria on what it's actually like to explore the big wide world on your own.

What it's really like to travel solo

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A passport full of stories on how a decade of working holidays can impact your future career. Over to Isis...

  5 ways becoming a digital nomad shaped my career 

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No powder - no problem. Summers in Banff are an outdoors dream and Issy is here to tell us why.

Why summer in Banff is just as good as winter

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Bear spray, tax codes and 12 other things you need to know about working in Canada. 

14 things you need to know before moving to Canada

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International reunions, road trips and renaissance fairs in the land of the possible.

My first month on a working holiday in the USA  

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They say New York is just like the movies. According to author Savannah - turns out it is.

7 reasons you should do a working holiday in New York City

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Embrace the chill and work a winter season in New Zealand's snowy paradise.

Why you need to do a winter working holiday in New Zealand

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Where to shop, bop and get some grub in Toronto's most welcoming neighbourhood.

5 must visit spots in the Toronto Queer Village

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The lowdown on how to make your move to Banff as sweet as maple syrup.

7 things you need to know before moving to Banff

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Real talk from the team on the stuff they don’t tell you about travelling. (We love an overshare). 

10 tried and tested tips for travelling with anxiety 

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Where epic scenery is your office view and adventure clocks in as your co-worker.

Everything you need to know about a working holiday in New Zealand

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On making friends, finding your feet and how to make the most of your working holiday in New Zealand.  

Why New Zealand was the best decision I ever made 

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Did someone say free accommodation and board? Yes, that was Agnes. Today’s author.  

How to travel New Zealand on a budget

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The coolest neighbourhoods to explore on a working holiday. 

A guide to Auckland's coolest neighbourhoods

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Everything you need to know about JENZA Work USA 12 months.

 What visa do I need to work in America for a year?

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Welcome to Whistler, where work and play collide in a snow-capped paradise.

My Whistler working holiday

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The Pringle of the working holiday world, once you start - you can’t stop. As Betsy found out.

Ski seasons aren’t just for seasoned skiers

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A guide to Toronto's coolest neighbourhoods

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Lake swims, mountain laps and après ski vibes. Happy *sigh*

A local's guide on things to do in Whistler 

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Earn the funds to fuel your Canada adventures - here's how...

Everything you need to know about jobs at Whistler Blackcomb

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And why it’s okay to order pot at the bar. (Don’t worry Officer, it’s merely a beer measure). 

How to understand an Aussie on your working holiday

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It’s a camp off! Our JENZA staff are raising the flag for the summer camps they’ve worked at. 

Which summer camps in America are the best?

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Tokyo can seem crazier than a Saturday night scramble across Shibuya. Thankfully, Saki is here to break it down.

A guide to Tokyo’s coolest neighbourhoods

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On finding a job, hormones and a community. We love it when a WHV works out.

My Melbourne working holiday: travelling as trans

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The IEC pools for 2024 visas are open! Here's the ultimate guide.

Everything you need to know about the IEC Canada working holiday visa 

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Where to live in Australia (that isn’t Sydney or Melbourne)

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We're the team who've been. Team talk and travel tips from JENZA Sales Expert and camp returner, Amy.

My advice to summer camp USA first-timers 

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Rewarding work, epic locations and unlimited s’mores. There’s a reason why summer is our favourite season.  

Where and what you can do at summer camp in America

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And why it’s okay to eat beaver’s tails without being branded a psycho.

Foods you need to try on your Canada working holiday

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How to work a ski season in Japan. When you don’t speak Japanese. Or ski. 

Everything you need to know about a working holiday in Japan

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We were just in the neighbourhood, so thought we’d drop by.

A guide to Melbourne’s coolest neighbourhoods

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