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Australia

Victoria
Rachael Lawrence
I am the eternal working holiday maker, used nearly every visa I can so now I am here to help others get over there to experience the time of their lives. Lived in the UK and Ireland for three years and travelled extensively throughout. I am lucky enough to have family in Canada so am there often and it becomes harder to come home everytime I visit. Great people, stunning scenery and of course the best ski resorts in the world...what more could you ask for! You are in for some great times ahead, so hope to hear from you soon.

Lisa Wilson
Motto: Live to Travel and Travel to Live. I headed off about 15 yrs ago on my first working holiday to the UK......was going for 12 months - stayed nearly three years. Worked in many pubs and hotels along the way and extensively travelled through the UK and Ireland, living in London, Wales, and Cornwall at various points.
Did a stint in India for 6 weeks on the way back home......then decided to move to Canada! Why not?!
Again was only going for a year, but stayed two. I fell in LOVE. I based myself in the glorious Vancouver and visited Whistler and the local Ski Mountains many times. Awesome locals, breathtaking scenery, great beer! What more could you need!
When it was time to get a 'real' job back in Aus, I chose the travel industry so I could continue to travel myself, and also assist others live out their travel adventure dreams as well. It's win-win!! Living and working overseas is one of the most rewarding, life changing, FUN things you can ever do, and your memories will last a life time. Get on board!

 Emma Komadina
I have spent a year and a half working in London and travelling in Europe!
During my working holiday I had the most amazing time of my life!
I made so many new friends from where I worked, and the different houses I lived in!
I've done a lot of travelling throughout Europe, and my favourite being Eastern Europe, and I was lucky enough to get to Egypt as well while I was over there!
I definitely still have the travel bug in action, and many more adventures to achieve and memories to make!!  My next adventure is Canada, I have heard some amazing stories from friends and I'm extremely jealous!! And cannot wait to experience Canada!!

Tori Heaney
I've worked in the travel industry for two years, and some of the best holiday feedback I get is from my OWH clients telling me how much fun they are having and how much they love Canada - I've seen the photos to prove it! Most of my 2009 summer applicants have just extended their trip so they can stay on for the winter season as well, once you experience Canada you'll never want to leave!
I've travelled in South East Asia and Africa, and Canada is my next big adventure - I can't wait to do a season at Big White or Whistler, it's going to be the experience of a lifetime. I look forward to helping you plan your big Canadian adventure!

Aimee Lyes
I am a recently new addition to OWH but I'm bringing with me heaps of product knowledge and travel experience. After spending 2 years living and working in London and travelling throughout Europe I ventured over to Canada on a working holiday and had the time of my life. So much so that I am now trading in my Kiwi passport for an Aussie one to ensure I can continue living the dream (Canada style). I look forward to helping all of you experience Canada, as it is something not to be missed!

 

Daniel Stapleton
Rather than go through where I've been and why I "Highly Recommend" Overseas Working Holidays, read some of what I've done below to see if this travelling caper is for you??

•  Mud wrestled in the middle of Amboseli National Park (Kenya) with only Hyena, Hippo, and a few Zebra to cheer us on; shed a tear after a mother handed me her dying daughter to look after (Tanzania); laughed, danced and sung with the Bedouin (Egypt), before taking a dip in the Nile River for a shower.
• Taught english to the Grandson of the Kazakhstani President, witnessed two Greek students spend 4000 British Pounds in 5 hours; Watched the Lion King in the West End (London) with 8 Kazakhstani Ballerinas; ridden elephants, attended an 8 day wedding, and burnt my insides on the hottest curry ever (India).
• Meditated with Monks (Thailand); watched the Sun rise on Mount Sinai, lay in an ancient egyptian sarcophagus, floated "effortlessly" in the Dead Sea's "Salty" waters, and seen the Dead Sea Scrolls (Jordan).
• Pole danced and raced wheel chairs with "ladyboys" in Singapore (please don't tell my mum!); and more recently on a trip to Canada met the local homeless of Vancouver namely a parrot friendly pirate, and a cowboy wearing bottomless chaps! I've cured hangovers tasting ales at the Granville Brewery, been bear hunting (for photos) in Whistler, and starred at the Samesun Beer and Pizza "Welcome" Party!!

I could go for ages, but better than that....why don't you get out there to see some of what the Big Wide World has to offer!!

Sydney
Tim Harrison
Have travelled to Canada twice, including Vancouver, Whistler and Calgary. Very keen and interested in doing a working holiday to Canada.
I am a hard-working, dedicated, happy-go-lucky travel consultant ready to make sure you have the best OWH Canada season!

Kristy Lovegrove
I have lived in Europe for 4 years, making the most of a working Holiday Visa. I have pulled pints in both Ireland and England, whilst chatting with the locals to find the best kept secrets for random weekend's away... to working on Ski resorts in Austria and learning to snowboard for the first time. I am yet to travel to Canada, but it’s always a joy in helping fellow travellers to make there dreams come true!

Bruce O’Brien
I have been arranging travel/work/holiday plans for people for over 9 years. In that time I have travelled to every continent (yes, including Antarctica) and Canada stands out as the one and only country I could quite happily live in if Australia was to disappear. Canada's vast outdoor options, its friendly locals and their easygoing attitude to life make the place impossible to not want to stay longer. Favourite area is Banff National Park. Favourite ski resort - Whistler. What a place!

Isaac Aydon
Nick Name "Bro town" I fell in love with snowboarding after a couple of seasons in Queenstown, NZ. I have crossed the ditch and now reside in Sydney. I'm trying to get my head around what the hell is happening in Aussie Rules footy - Is it a mix of soccer, basket ball and rugby? Anyway I'm hoping to head over to Canada some time during the year and also looking forward to going to Las Vegas in July and South America in November

Alex Bailey
I have lived in 4 countries in my 22 years and have circled the globe several times. Have got to learn where all the fun is happening and how we can get you amongst the good times! Snow or sun, I look forward to helping you set up your life changing Overseas Working Holiday in Canada, along with everything the spectacular country has to offer (let's not forget all the best bands/musicians come out of Canada too, bar Celine Dion).

Brisbane
Anna Dziopa
I have been to Canada 4 times both East and West Coast and love it! Have been sending OWH applicants over since 06 and have pretty much answered any question thrown at me from what resort to choose to which thermal underwear to buy.
My favourite place in Canada is Banff but best place I've ever been to is Bled in Slovenia - so much to do!

Anna Stanton Cook
Hi guys!! I have been working as a travel consultant for the past 2 years - I am hard working and thorough, and will always make sure my clients get great service. Unfortunately I have not made it over to Canada yet, but am enjoying learning about all the fantastic resorts on offer for the OWH program and am keen to make sure you have the best working holiday ever!! Last year I did a Top Deck tour around Italy which was awesome, and my favourite city is London - so much to see and do...

Gabrielle Melbye
'I love to travel and finally got to see Europe this year with Contiki! I haven't had the chance to see Canada yet but being a Kiwi i have always loved the cold and so I plan on travelling to Canada some day to work on the resorts too! I got to see snow for the first time this year whilst in Switzerland, so I'm craving to get out there and experience the snow season in Canada too.You will find I am just as excited as you about heading to Canada

KIm Lloyd
I have lived in London, Edinburgh and Toronto. Loved living in Canada as it was so easy to travel around! I have been to Vancouver as welll, but my favourite place in Canada is Montreal. I have also been all over America as well so if your looking to travel on after your season or just want to talk ice hockey (Go Leafs!) give us a call.

Jodi Snoxall
 I have been in the travel Industry for 6 Years. Visited every continent , studied Chinese in Beijing for 14 months , Spanish in Cusco Peru for 4 months. I have swum with the penguins in Antarctica, 'Bikini and Beanie' and herded yaks in Mongolia and spent 3 months living it up in a Canadian Summer.
I have to say I was living the dream in Canada with all the festivals and street parties. Loving the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, ahhh so good!
You only get one crack at life so you better make it a good one!

 

NEW ZEALAND

Cathy Smith
"I'm more than excited now to tell all of my customers about all the spectacular things to do and see in Canada after I was able to travel there this year! I've been to Vancouver and Whistler and both of these destinations in Canada I would highly recommend. The people are amazing and very friendly and their beer and Ice Hockey games are incredible, The landscape is nothing like you've ever seen before and Vancouver is currently voted one of the top Cities in the world why wouldn't you want to go!"