<h1>Why choose a Working Holiday?</h1>
Travel for longer. Spend less. Live like a local.
A Working Holiday is more than just a trip - it&rsquo;s your chance to experience another country from the inside, not just through a camera lens.
Instead of squeezing everything into two weeks, you&rsquo;ll have the freedom to spend months, or even years, living abroad.
Earn a local income to help fund your travels, discover places most tourists never see, and experience the everyday culture that makes each destination unique.
Whether you&rsquo;re working in a ski resort in Canada, a beach town in Australia or a countryside pub in the UK, you&rsquo;ll build confidence, independence and lifelong friendships while creating memories that simply aren&rsquo;t possible on a traditional holiday.
Along the way, you&rsquo;ll develop valuable life and work experience, immerse yourself in a new culture and return home with incredible stories, a stronger CV/resume and a fresh perspective on the world.
It&rsquo;s not just another holiday. It&rsquo;s one of the most rewarding adventures you&rsquo;ll ever have.
<h2>Why travel with Global?</h2>
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Find work before you fly. Most of our trips help connect you with employers before you even arrive.
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Travel with confidence. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator helps you prepare every step of the way.
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Live like a local. Stay longer, earn while you travel and experience everyday life abroad.
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Meet people from around the world. Build friendships with travellers and locals that last long after your trip ends.
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Invest in your future. International work experience builds confidence, independence and a stronger CV/resume.
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<h1>We've compiled some handy guides on working holiday visas</h1>
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<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/usas-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for United States</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/canadas-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for Canada</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/uks-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for United Kingdom</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/italys-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for Italy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/spains-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for Spain</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/australias-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for Australia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.globalworkandtravel.com/frances-working-holiday-visa-the-complete-guide/">Working holiday visa guide for France</a></li>
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Work & Travel

Explore a new country and become a local, whilst getting paid with a seasonal job.

<h1>Why volunteer abroad?</h1>
Travel with purpose. Make memories that matter.
Volunteering abroad is more than just visiting a new destination - it&rsquo;s an opportunity to experience the world in a way that&rsquo;s meaningful, immersive and genuinely rewarding.
Whether you&rsquo;re helping protect wildlife, supporting local communities, contributing to conservation projects or assisting in education initiatives, you&rsquo;ll play a small part in creating positive change while gaining experiences that stay with you long after you return home.
Unlike a traditional holiday, volunteering gives you the chance to connect more deeply with local people, understand different cultures and see a side of the world that many travellers never experience. Every day brings new challenges, unforgettable moments and the satisfaction of knowing your time has made a genuine difference.
Along the way, you&rsquo;ll build confidence, develop new skills, meet incredible people from around the world and return home with a fresh perspective on both yourself and the communities you&rsquo;ve been fortunate enough to support.
Travel can change the world, but it can also change you.
<h2>Why volunteer with Global?</h2>
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Volunteer responsibly. Every project is carefully selected against our responsible welfare standards, helping ensure your time overseas creates a positive impact for local communities, wildlife and the environment.
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Expert guidance from day one. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator helps you prepare before you leave and supports you throughout your journey, so you can travel with confidence.
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Experience the real destination. Go beyond the tourist trail, immerse yourself in local communities and experience cultures in a more authentic way.
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Grow while giving back. Build confidence, broaden your perspective and create lifelong friendships with like-minded travellers from around the world - all while making a genuine difference.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Volunteer & Travel

See another side of the world as you travel with a purpose, and leave a lasting impact.

<h1>Why become an Au Pair?</h1>
Live like a local. Become part of a family.
Being an Au Pair is one of the most immersive ways to experience life overseas. Instead of simply visiting a country, you&rsquo;ll live with a welcoming host family, become part of their everyday life and experience the culture from the inside out.
You&rsquo;ll help care for the family&rsquo;s children while receiving accommodation, meals and a weekly stipend, giving you the freedom to explore your new home on your days off. From weekend trips and local caf&eacute;s to festivals, beaches and bucket-list adventures, you&rsquo;ll experience a destination the way locals do - not tourists.
Along the way, you&rsquo;ll build lifelong friendships, gain independence, develop valuable life skills and create memories that last well beyond your time abroad. For many travellers, their host family becomes a second family for years to come.
It&rsquo;s more than a cultural exchange. It&rsquo;s a chance to experience a completely different way of life.
<h2>Why become an Au Pair with Global?</h2>
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Carefully matched host families. We help match you with a family that&rsquo;s the right fit for both of you.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator guides you from application through to arrival.
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Live like a local. Accommodation, some meals and a weekly stipend are included while you stay with your host family.
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Grow in confidence. Build independence, develop life skills and experience another culture from the inside.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Au Pair & Travel

Join an international host family and care for children, with living expenses covered.

<h1>Why teach abroad?</h1>
Get paid to travel. Learn a skill for life.
Teaching abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to live and work overseas. By teaching English, you&rsquo;ll earn a local income, immerse yourself in a new culture and gain an internationally recognised qualification that can open doors around the world.
Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a career break, your first overseas job or the start of an international teaching career, teaching abroad gives you the opportunity to experience everyday life in another country while making a meaningful impact on your students.
Beyond the classroom, you&rsquo;ll have the freedom to explore incredible destinations, meet people from around the world and create memories that extend far beyond your time overseas. You&rsquo;ll return home with greater confidence, valuable international experience and skills that stay with you for life.
It&rsquo;s more than teaching English. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to build a life you&rsquo;ll never forget.
<h2>Why teach abroad with Global?</h2>
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No teaching experience required. Many trips are designed for native or fluent English speakers starting their first teaching journey.
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Internationally recognised qualifications. Earn a TEFL or TESOL certification that can help you teach around the world.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator helps prepare you before departure and supports you throughout your journey.
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Build a global career. Gain valuable international work experience while developing confidence, communication and leadership skills.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your adventure.
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Teach & Travel

Get internationally accredited, teach English at a local school, fund your travels further.

<h1>Why intern abroad?</h1>
Launch your career. Explore the world.
An international internship is one of the best ways to build your career while experiencing life in another country. Gain practical industry experience, develop valuable professional skills and build an international network - all while living overseas and exploring a new culture.
Whether you&rsquo;re still studying, recently graduated or looking to strengthen your CV/resume, an internship abroad helps you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. You&rsquo;ll work alongside professionals in your chosen field, develop confidence in a real workplace and return home with experience that employers genuinely value.
Beyond the office, you&rsquo;ll immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friendships and enjoy the freedom to explore your destination in your time off. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally while creating memories that last long after your internship ends.
It&rsquo;s more than work experience. It&rsquo;s an investment in your future.
<h2>Why intern abroad with Global?</h2>
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Career-focused placements. Gain valuable hands-on experience in your chosen industry with carefully selected internship opportunities.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator helps prepare you before departure and supports you throughout your journey.
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Build your future. Strengthen your CV/resume, develop practical skills and gain international experience that helps you stand out.
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Experience life overseas. Live in a new country, immerse yourself in another culture and explore in your free time.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your adventure.
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Intern & Travel

Join an international firm, gain leading real-world experience, then watch future doors open.

<h1>Why become a Camp Counsellor?</h1>
Get paid to have the summer of a lifetime.
Imagine spending your summer surrounded by lakes, forests and mountains, making lifelong friends from around the world while helping create unforgettable experiences for the next generation.
As a Camp Counsellor, you&rsquo;ll live and work at a traditional summer camp, leading activities, mentoring campers and becoming part of a close-knit community. It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to combine meaningful work with incredible travel, all while earning money to help fund your adventures once camp ends.
Beyond the campfire stories and unforgettable moments, you&rsquo;ll develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills that employers value for years to come. You&rsquo;ll challenge yourself, build confidence and return home with memories, friendships and experiences that simply can&rsquo;t be replicated on a traditional holiday.
It&rsquo;s more than a summer job. It&rsquo;s the adventure of a lifetime.
<h2>Why become a Camp Counsellor with Global?</h2>
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Secure your placement before you fly. We&rsquo;ll help match you with a summer camp that&rsquo;s right for you.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator supports you from application through to arrival.
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Earn while you travel. Receive a stipend that helps fund your travels once camp has finished.
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Build skills for life. Develop leadership, communication and teamwork while making a genuine impact.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Summer Camp

Have the best summer of your life, shaping young lives and exploring the world whilst at it.

<h1>Why become an international tutor?</h1>
Teach. Inspire. Live like a local.
Becoming an international tutor is one of the most rewarding ways to experience life overseas. Live with a welcoming host family while helping their children build confidence, improve their English or excel academically - all while immersing yourself in a completely different culture.
Unlike traditional teaching roles, tutoring offers a more personal experience. You&rsquo;ll become a trusted mentor, build meaningful relationships with your host family and experience everyday life from the inside rather than as a visitor. Accommodation, meals and a weekly stipend are typically included, giving you the freedom to explore your destination in your spare time.
Along the way, you&rsquo;ll develop valuable communication, leadership and mentoring skills while making a genuine difference in a young person&rsquo;s life. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to grow personally, experience another culture and create lifelong memories with a family you&rsquo;ll never forget.
It&rsquo;s more than tutoring. It&rsquo;s a cultural exchange that changes both you and the people you meet.
<h2>Why become a tutor with Global?</h2>
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Carefully matched host families. We&rsquo;ll help find a family that&rsquo;s the right fit for both of you.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator supports you from application through to arrival.
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Live like a local. Accommodation, meals and a weekly stipend are typically included while you live with your host family.
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Become a mentor. Help shape a child&rsquo;s confidence and education while building valuable life and leadership skills.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Tutor & Travel

Mentor children of an international family and explore in your free time.

<h1>What is studying abroad?</h1>
Learn from the source. Live the experience.
Some skills simply can&rsquo;t be learned the same way in a classroom at home. Whether it&rsquo;s cooking in Italy, photography in Japan, yoga in Bali or learning Spanish in Costa Rica, there&rsquo;s something special about learning from the people who live and breathe it every day.
Studying abroad combines expert instruction with complete cultural immersion, allowing you to develop practical skills while experiencing a new country from the inside. You&rsquo;ll learn alongside people from around the world, discover different perspectives and build confidence in ways that go far beyond the classroom.
When the lessons finish, the experience continues. Spend your free time exploring your destination, meeting new people and putting your new skills into practice where they were born. You&rsquo;ll return home with more than a certificate - you&rsquo;ll leave with new friendships, unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of both the world and yourself.
It&rsquo;s more than learning a new skill. It&rsquo;s learning through experience.
<h2>Why study abroad with Global?</h2>
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Learn from the experts. Study with experienced local instructors in destinations renowned for their craft.
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Everything organised. Your dedicated Trip Coordinator helps prepare you before departure and supports you throughout your journey.
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Immerse yourself in the culture. Live where your new skill comes to life and practise it beyond the classroom.
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Grow personally and professionally. Gain practical skills, broaden your perspective and earn recognised certifications where available.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Study

Gain an amazing life skill, with an even more amazing story to go with it.

<h1>What is remote working?</h1>
Work from anywhere. Live everywhere.
Remote working no longer means spending every day at your kitchen table or your local caf&eacute;. With a laptop and a reliable internet connection, your office can be anywhere in the world.
Our Remote trips are designed for digital nomads who want to combine productivity with adventure. Base yourself in inspiring destinations, work from purpose-built co-working spaces and spend your evenings and weekends exploring incredible places with a community of like-minded remote professionals.
You&rsquo;ll continue building your career while experiencing new cultures, expanding your global network and creating memories most people only dream about during annual leave. It&rsquo;s the perfect balance of work, travel and lifestyle - all without pressing pause on your career.
This isn&rsquo;t taking time off work. It&rsquo;s upgrading the way you live.
<h2>Why work remotely with Global?</h2>
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Everything ready from day one. Arrive to a dedicated workspace, fast Wi-Fi and everything you need to stay productive.
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Built for digital nomads. Live alongside ambitious remote professionals from around the world.
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Work. Then explore. Enjoy community events, local experiences and weekend adventures outside office hours.
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Grow your global network. Build friendships and professional connections that extend far beyond your destination.
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after your journey.
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Remote

Bring your job, work from anywhere, join a thriving community, and explore the world.

<h1>What are Getaways?</h1>
No work. Just travel. Epic destinations. Unforgettable people.
Getaways brings together unforgettable small-group adventures from Global Work &amp; Travel and a carefully selected collection of trusted travel partners. Every trip is chosen for its quality, value and ability to create lifelong memories, giving you more ways to explore the world with confidence.
Some trips are Global Originals - our own exclusive Getaways, created from the ground up around the experiences today&rsquo;s travellers value most. Expect premium upgraded accommodation, unforgettable social experiences, later starts, smaller groups and thoughtfully curated itineraries that help you experience more than the tourist trail.
Every Global Original also includes Global Travel Cover travel medical insurance for the duration of your trip, plus 24/7 access to Global Ground Control, providing additional support and confidence while you travel.
Alongside our own Getaways, you&rsquo;ll also discover exceptional adventures from trusted travel partners, giving you even more destinations, travel styles and experiences to choose from - all carefully selected by Global.
Whether you&rsquo;re travelling solo, with friends or meeting new people along the way, Getaways makes it easy to explore incredible destinations while we take care of the planning.
<h2>Why book with Global?</h2>
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Curated by travel experts. Every Getaway is carefully selected for its quality, value and unforgettable experiences, whether it&rsquo;s a Global Original or a trusted partner adventure.
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Travel your way. Whether you&rsquo;re travelling solo, as a couple, with friends or embarking on your first adventure, there&rsquo;s a Getaway designed for you.
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Be more than a tourist. From iconic highlights to hidden local gems, every itinerary is designed to help you connect more deeply with each destination.
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Global Originals go further. Our exclusive Getaways include thoughtfully designed itineraries, premium accommodation, unforgettable social experiences, Global Ground Control support and free Global Travel Cover travel medical insurance.*
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Travel with confidence. Join over 120,000 travellers who&rsquo;ve explored the world with Global, backed by expert support before, during and after their journey.
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 *Available on eligible Getaways by Global Work &amp; Travel only. Travel medical insurance is provided by Global Travel Cover, Inc. Terms, conditions and eligibility apply.

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