For many young people, after graduating from school the question arises whether to start working right away or to spend a gap year abroad in one of the work and travel countries.

A year abroad lets you combine first work experience with an interesting journey. Of course, the jobs are mostly odd jobs, such as working for a farmer or as a waiter in a bar, but you gain experience that way too. Many people are drawn to the big, wide world, and that is exactly why Australia and New Zealand rank among the best work and travel countries on our planet.
Closely followed by the USA and Canada. The foreign languages you learned in school also point you in a certain direction a little.

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Entry and visa:
For work and travel countries there is often a special visa that allows you to stay in the country for a certain period and earn money. Plenty of time should be set aside for submitting the documents so it doesn't get too last-minute.

The following work and travel countries are particularly suitable:


  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • France
  • Spain
  • South Africa
  • Japan
  • Portugal
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The right job for traveling:
Before settling on a country, you should ask yourself whether you speak and understand the language there and what else you want to do besides traveling.
When you think about suitable countries, Australia is guaranteed to come to mind first. There is of course plenty to discover there and lots of jobs that make it easy for you, but why shouldn't it be something a little more unusual for once? How about working as a German-speaking tour guide in Argentina or a surf instructor in Portugal, for example?

Well organized saves valuable time on work and travel


To get through the first days in a foreign country smoothly, it is recommended to hire an organizer for it. The advantage is that agencies in selected work and travel countries have local contacts and arrange the first jobs. That gives you a first point of contact and lets you arrive in peace.
If you would rather tackle everything on your own, it is recommended to reserve accommodation for the first 5-7 days from home and to start searching online for suitable jobs as well.
Don't forget to plan enough time, because on site you have a few errands to take care of, such as buying a prepaid SIM card, setting up a bank account for payment, or going to job interviews.

Conclusion:
Work and travel combines many positive aspects at once. You learn to speak the foreign language better and more fluently, you travel a foreign country, you even get paid for it, and you gain tremendous experience. You shouldn't miss this opportunity.