Live like a local, gain life skills and help fund more travel by working abroad. From living down under in Australia or New Zealand, working a ski season in Canada or Japan, or getting involved in a US summer camp, to teaching English at a school in Thailand, Vietnam or South Korea. Working abroad is a breeze with TTA.
When you find somewhere you like, step off the tourist trail and live like a local, or rather become a local by working abroad! Many of the popular working holiday destinations, such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada are full of likeminded backpacking gap year travellers, so it’s easy to make new friends, find a fun share house and explore every nook and cranny of your new home. Be in the know on all the best bars and restaurants as well as hidden gems that are not in the guidebooks.
Working abroad is a great way to get more out of your gap year. Let’s face it, eventually the travel fund will run out, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop or you need to fly home. Find a base and a casual job for a few months to cash up before hitting the road again to seek new adventures. Alternatively, stay longer in your new home, taking weekend trips to explore some more of the local area or even extend your visa where possible and settle in for the long haul.
A gap year doesn’t have to mean putting life plans on hold. Quite the opposite, it means living your life to the full! A working holiday is a great way to add value to your CV or beef up that university application. Get working experience to develop your skills and set yourself apart from the crowd. Whilst you’re having the experience of a lifetime, spend your gap year doing something that will help further your future goals, whether it be back home or perhaps in your newly adopted country.
Flying solo to the other side of the world can be thrilling and unnerving in equal measure. An arrival pack is a great way to remove the worries and make sure it’s all fun. Start your Australia or New Zealand working holiday with other backpackers with one of our arrival packs, providing a ready-made social scene, airport pick-up, your first week’s accommodation and awesome local tours with your new mates. You’ll even get help finding an awesome job so you can hit the ground running and make the most of your gap year.
Trailfinders very own expert visa team and backpacker travel insurance make it easy to arrange everything in one place. Take the hassle out of applying for visas with friendly advice from our experienced Visa Department. Our market leading backpackers travel insurance policy provides extensive cover for peace of mind, whether you’re taking a short break or an extended gap year of up to two years, with the option to return home and continue travelling on the same policy.
Combine your working holiday with any of the other TTA travel styles! Perhaps start your gap year with a group adventure tour to settle into travelling life, before making a difference on a volunteer project or taking your time to travel independently and learn a new skill. Make your gap year go further with a working holiday, from laidback Australia or New Zealand, to the Canada or Japan ski seasons, or even getting a TEFL job. Whatever your plans, speak to a TTA consultant today to get you started.
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Jessica Stewart
Procurement Manager
Jessica is a Procurement Manager in our Kensington Offices
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