Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, is a dynamic metropolis with a bustling centre, unique inner city neighbourhoods, lush parks, and nearby mountain ranges where you can experience Australian natural beauty at it’s finest. From museums to vintage stores, beaches to festivals, laneways to restaurants, and galleries to nightclubs, you will never run out of things to do in Oz’s most ‘European’ city. But to help you narrow things down on your next visit, here’s our pick of the top 5 must-do’s in Melbourne! 

Could the rumours be true? We’re here to tell you yes - there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as a free visa! In a bid to encourage backpackers to head Down Under, for a very limited time Australia’s government will be waiving Working Holiday visa fees. Read on for more details.

Adventure travel comes in many forms, and you can find it in every corner of the world. That being said, there definitely are some destinations that have a little more oomph when it comes to adrenaline. If you picture yourself kayaking through caves, SCUBA diving shipwrecks or throwing yourself off cliffs (safely) in 2022, we’ve picked out some of our favourite countries for adventure travel. Let’s jump into it! 

In good news for backpackers who’ve worked in Oz or are planning to, Australia’s High Court has found the higher tax rate for Working Holiday Makers discriminatory. This means you might have paid too much tax and are able to get a tax refund! In other Working Holiday news, a Fair Work ruling has decided farmers must pay a minimum wage of $25/hr to fruit pickers. Read on for details!

As we see border restrictions ease and vaccines continue to roll out across the world, 2022 is going to be the year to unleash our wildest bottled-up travel plans. The world feels within reach again, and we couldn’t be more excited that international travel is back on the cards. From Asia to Oz, here’s our pick of the 7 destinations you should be bookmarking for travel in 2022.

A little good news goes a long way right now, and boy do we have some more good news regarding Australia's Working Holiday Maker (WHM) scheme. Due to the impact of Covid, the Australian government has announced changes to support the tourism and hospitality sectors as they recover from the pandemic, creating more employment options for Working Holiday Visa holders. Read on for all you need to know!