Amanda – Halifax
“I was privileged with the opportunity to work with Dan from Travel Hooligan, and I have to say, he is one cool cat! He has a wealth of knowledge, and was a huge help planning my trip. I felt he really took the time to understand what I hoped to experience in my travels, and provided the best advice I could have hoped for. I knew I wanted to venture off the beaten path, but not miss anything important. I also knew I didn’t want to fall into any tourist traps. He guided me in sharing all the things I could do on my own without guides; saving money in the process. In the end I felt I had an authentic, and unique experience. It is evident that Dan is someone with a passion for travel, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to start an adventure of their own!”
Stacy – Toronto
“Your adventures in Australia and New Zealand are not complete without a working holiday visa! It gave me the opportunity to get to know each country more closely. I went to school for business but worked abroad as a bartender and picked fruit. I gained a totally different perspective and went far beyond my comfort zone. When you go outside your comfort zone, that’s where the magic happens. Now go apply!”
Gwendolyn – Victoria
“Travelling Oz with a working holiday visa was one of my greatest experiences. I had little money but wanted to go, and this worked perfectly for me. I had enough money for a one-way plane ticket and made my money back in a summer season, plus more to travel with, working cafes and restaurants while living with some of the most amazing people in a working hostel. I was nervous at first but ended up working my way up the west coast, down the east, around Tasmania and even on a prawn trawler up in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Got a few side trips to Indonesia too! I’ve had such an array of jobs from surf instructor to live in nanny to deck hand. It was great learning new skills, seeing new places, and meeting the most interesting people including life long friends. I had planned to travel for a few months and took almost 2 years instead. It was really easy to get a second year visa, and almost stayed and got a sponsor. I had made a beer bet with a roommate before I left for Oz, he reckoned I’d come back broke, but because I had a working holiday visa and got an opportunity to work on a prawn trawler I came back not broke, but with enough to pay for my next school year. This way of travelling isn’t for everyone but if you have a sense of humor and adventure, and not afraid of living in a car or not knowing what tomorrow will bring its a great option.”