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From Dundas West and Queen West to Kensington Market and the Toronto Islands, this guide covers the best neighbourhoods for a Toronto working holiday.

Coolest neighbourhoods in Toronto

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From Shibuja to Shimokitazawa, let's take a walk through the best areas in Tokyo.

A guide to Tokyo’s coolest neighbourhoods

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From chaotic crossings to cosy cafes, take a tour of Tokyo's neighbourhoods with JEN-setter Sam.

Things to do in Shibuya and Nakameguro, Tokyo: a local guide

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How our roadtesters prepared for a ski season in Japan – from visa application to arrival.

Everything you need to know before moving to Japan for a working holiday

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How to get a job, find accommodation and make the move to NYC on the J1 working holiday visa.

How to get a working holiday job in New York: guide for travellers

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Professional CV Writer, Maria, on how to turn working abroad into a winning CV. 

How to use your working holiday as a super power on your CV

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Maria, Careers Advisor + CV Writer, on how to make your working holiday work for you. 

How to wow employers using working holiday examples in interviews

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

Everything you need to know before moving to New Zealand on a working holiday

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From Williamsburg and Harlem to Tribeca and Astoria, this guide covers the best neighbourhoods for a New York working holiday.

A guide to New York's coolest neighbourhoods

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From payslips to slopes, we cover everything you need for a working holiday in Whistler.

The complete guide to finding a ski season job in Whistler Blackcomb

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Lake swims, mountain laps and après ski parties – everything that's good in Whistler.

Best things to do in Whistler: a local's guide for every Season

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From Mission Bay to Mount Eden, this guide covers all the best neighbourhoods for a working holiday in New Zealand. 

A guide to Auckland's coolest neighbourhoods

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Bear spray, tax codes, driving licenses – everything you need to know about living and working in Canada. 

14 things you need to know before moving to Canada on a working holiday

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Just tell us how to get to the donut shack...

Vancouver public transport guide

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

Canada working holiday visa guide

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From St Kilda and Carlton to Fitzroy and Brunswick, we cover everything that's good in Melbourne's neighbourhoods.

A guide to Melbourne’s coolest neighbourhoods

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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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7 tips to learn basic Korean in one month

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It’s a land of organic mud slides, glittering faces and a refillable bottle of silliness.

The ultimate guide to UK festivals

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Consistent daytime hours, maximum slope and social time, and less guest-facing stress. We'll grab our cleaning cart!

Why housekeeping jobs are the hidden gem of working a ski season

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You've got your 'come hire me' outfit, now for the rehearsal...

Top 5 tips for preparing for an internship interview

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Apparently there are alternatives to standing outside offices with Carly Rae Jepson on a loudspeaker. Call me, maybe? 

How to find an internship in the UK: complete guide for international students

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Loud wave machine pool alert! The Canada visa pools are due to open in Dec, get ready. 

5 reasons to enter the IEC Canada working holiday visa pools early  

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7 fun facts about South Korea you probably didn't know

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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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Best day trips from Seoul by train

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

7 weird and funny things about British culture that may surprise you

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5 tools to help you find an international internship in the UK

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From tearful goodbyes to après-ski. Hannah shares her honest experience of a season in Whistler.

Living and working in Whistler: my Canada working holiday

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Where the glitter's loud, the message is louder, and the vibes are really vibin’.  

The very best Pride celebrations around the world

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Let’s face it… because the first list barely scratched the surface.

A guide to London's coolest neighbourhoods (part two)

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A working holiday makes you want to travel even more?! No surprises here. 

How my working holiday in Canada shaped me

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From Harry's platform to Hugh's famous blue door – explore London via your fave films. 

9 London filming locations you have to visit

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From wild pony-roaming forests to the city that inspired Harry Potter, here’s your next UK bucket (and spade) list. 

10 must do trips under 2 hours from London

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Travel talk from JENZA Canada expert, Josh.  (Presumably working for JENZA is your second fave job, right? RIGHT?) 

Why my ski season in Canada was the best job in the world

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London to the mountains. How Freya discovered the magic of Banff's winter.

Why Banff Is the best place for a Canadian working holiday in winter

Author Millie on a ski gondola in the snow with three friends.

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The difference between Whistler and Big White

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Aussie Sophie gives us the run-down on life in Niseko.

What it's really like to work a ski season in Japan

Confused about the visa needed to get an internship in the UK? Our visa geeks are here to help. 

The Temporary Work GAE visa: coming to the UK for a short-term internship

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What's it really like to go WWOOFing in Oz? And why does our CMO now hate cucumbers?

My experience working on a small organic farm in Australia

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Spend your summer working Stateside. Plus, how to earn USD $7,000...  


Everything you need to know about Work USA J1 summer  

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Not sure how the whole ‘doing a working holiday in Canada’ thing works? We're here to fill you in...

How to work a ski season in Canada 

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Wake up to snowy peaks on the daily in the North Island's largest ski resort.

Everything you need to know about Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa ski jobs

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Want the inside scoop on the best working holiday jobs in Canada? Keep reading...

The best working holiday jobs Canada 

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They say west is best. Here's ten reasons why.


9 reasons to do a working holiday in Western Australia 

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Fancy doing your ski season in New Zealand? Here’s a few reasons you should choose Queenstown for your first working holiday abroad. 


Why work a ski season in Queenstown New Zealand

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Talk about bucket list bonanza. Here's everything you should see, do and eat on your working holiday in Canada.

26 best things to do in Canada: the ultimate A-Z bucket list

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Culture to career goals - what makes London a great city to work and play in.

10 reasons to get an internship in London for international students

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UK to Australia job search: Your complete guide.

How to get a job in Australia from the UK

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

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October

Coolest neighbourhoods in Toronto

A guide to Tokyo’s coolest neighbourhoods

September

Things to do in Shibuya and Nakameguro, Tokyo: a local guide

August

Everything you need to know before moving to Japan for a working holiday

How to get a working holiday job in New York: guide for travellers

How to use your working holiday as a super power on your CV

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