Leaflet Distribution – SCAM – Unpaid Wages
We have received a number of complaints regarding employment with a Melbourne based leaflet distribution company. Many backpackers who completed work for this employer all report not being paid and
7 tips for your Backpacker Tax Refund – What can I claim?
(TL;DR complete our tax calculator to work out your refund) Here are some real world examples to help increase the refund on your backpacker tax return. Start your Tax Refund
CurrencyFair Review: How to send money to Australia?
Backpacker Job Board readers can signup today with CurrencyFair and get three free transfers! Transferring Money Overseas Using CurrencyFair CurrencyFair is a peer-to-peer international money transfer system that promises to provide
Australia’s Most Spectacular Lakes to Visit
When you planned your Aussie adventure, you probably didn’t put its lakes at the top of your must-see list. Sure, Australia has hundreds of beautiful places to visit – the
TransferWise Review: How to send money to Australia?
TransferWise is a fast-growing money transfer service that promises to be the cheapest way to send money online, internationally. Go to TransferWise As a money-strapped backpacker and a freelance worker,
SCAM: Don’t pay for police checks or uniforms!
It’s recently been brought to our attention a scam that has been doing the rounds on job boards for some time. The scam is straightforward. A seemingly legitimate employer requests
6 Most Influential Travel Instagrammers to follow in 2018
Unlike traditional vlogging, Instagram influencers share their adventures through amazing photos, but with short videos and Instagram stories becoming so popular this year, your favourite Instagram travellers are now sharing
14 Most Influential Travel Vloggers to follow in 2018
Vlogging has become a popular way for nomads to share their adventures with the world. With a successful video blog, you can attract sponsorships, run adverts and basically fund your
Road Trip from Melbourne to Adelaide
A road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of the most popular routes for backpackers looking to find work in Australia. In this article, we’re going to talk you
Road Trip from Perth to Broome
Although Australia’s east coast – home to the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as tourist attractions like Byron Bay – is more popular with backpackers, the west