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Sun, fun... and hard work: Why it pays to spend a gap year in Australia

Sun, fun... and hard work: Why it pays to spend a gap year in Australia

The Working Holiday Visa (417) gives young Germans the chance to work and holiday in Australia for up to one year. But what are the pros and cons of this visa, and what do backpackers actually do all day and all night? Three young Germans share their insights and experiences.

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The Working Holiday Visa (417) gives young Germans the chance to work and holiday in Australia for up to one year. But what are the pros and cons of this visa, and what do backpackers actually do all day and all night? Three young Germans share their insights and experiences.

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