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Global Work & Travel is your ticket to see the world in a meaningful way. They offer Working Holidays, Au Pair opportunities, Volunteer trips and much much more. This range of trips allows their travellers to become more than just tourists and see the world in new and exciting ways. Global Work & Travel will help you find the ideal trip for you and will be there with unlimited support every step of the journey to ensure your experience is incredible.
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Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020
I couldn't recommend booking a working holiday or travel experience through Global Work & Travel enough! From the moment I enquired about my trip to finding a family to booking my flights, my experience with Global and their friendly, supportive and super helpful staff has been amazing! It's taken so much stress and anxiety out of trying to plan a trip to somewhere you've never been and in the middle of a pandemic! I can't thank the team that helped me along the way enough, especially Ashley my Travel Concierge, who always took the time to triple check everything and answer all the questions I had even if they seemed small or silly!
Thanks for the positive feedback Giordana!
We are delighted to hear that that you would recommend us to others! We pride ourselves on providing a premium service so we are so happy to hear that we were able to answer all your questions, especially Ashley! We will pass this positive feedback on to her!
Thanks for travelling with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2020
Over the last I don’t know how long, I’ve been in the process for a Working Holiday in the UK. It has been one of the most stressful times but Stacey my travel concierge was absolutely incredible. She has been with me just about every step of the way even in as crazy times as now. She has kept me well informed and up to date with all the info I needed to know and provided me with all necessary details and more when I might not have understood. Thank you so much for your kindness, patience and dedication.
Hi Cherakee!
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review! We are over the moon you have had such a great experience with Stacey and she has been there every step of the way for you! We think she is pretty incredible as well and will pass your lovely feedback on!
We look forward to welcoming you into the UK soon! Have an incredible trip :)
Thanks for travelling with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2020
Working with Global, particularly in COVID 19 times, has been incredible. Every step of the way Mikayla and even Ashley have answered my many questions, travel changes and supported me through the stress and confusion. I recommend 100% travelling with Global again in the future.
Hi Samantha!
We are so thrilled that you have had a 5-star experience with Mikayla & Ashley and they were able to answer all your questions along the way. We love hearing that you'd recommend us to others.
Thanks for travelling with Global Work & Travel!
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2020
This experience couldnt be any easier without Ashley and Eimear. They’ve been there for me from the beginning of the process until the end. They were more than ready and fast in answering any questions I had. They made me really secure because I felt like I wasnt on my own. They looked after me in any way possible.
Hi Tina! We are so glad that Ashley and Eimear have been able to assist you on your trip so far! We hope you have a great time and they will continue to provide you with ongoing support while you are on your travels.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Have had an amazing time planning with the global team and has been stress free through Covid 19. Also awesome experience to explore a new world. Have had no issue with any of the visas or immigration as global team helps with all document needed to start your amazing journey.
Hey Kyle,
We're so happy you've had such a great experience with us. We're going to be here every step of the way for your journey!
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2020
My trip coordinator was Reece. And he was an absolute pleasure to work with. I was pretty nervous going to Africa but he made it so easy for me- and checked in multiple times to make sure I was extremely ready. Ridiculously friendly and exceeded all my expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am having a blast and it’s all thanks to him!!!!
Hey Irene,
We're so happy you've had such a great experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020
I am having a wonderful time so far. The team was very helpful with everything even during the pandemic. They answered all my questions and made sure I had all I needed for the trip. And have been making sure I was all right while here.
Hello Serenity, thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We're so glad that you're having a wonderful time travelling through Global!
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Coming close to the end of my Canada working holiday, I wanted to leave a review to let everyone else know how much I appreciate these guys! Over the last 18 months, I have had constant contact with my travel agent - even through the covid-19 outbreak, I made the decision to stay in Alberta, and it was the best decision I ever did. While my friends went back to Australia, I decided to stay and wait it out. If you haven't already, I would recommend a summer in beautiful Banff, and enjoy the slopes in winter. I have already decided to go my UK visa through these guys again. They made it so easy and seamless. I had a job lined up before I even was on my plane to Canada. They made my dream a reality and I will always thank them for that!
Hello Shadelle,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such an incredible review. Getting feedback like this from our travellers is the reason why we got into this business. We're so glad you have had such an incredible trip with us to Canada and we're very much looking forward to helping you out on your next adventure as well!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
He was very excited for me. I hope that it’s all that he said it would be. Amazing opportunity and I’m glad that I will have global to hold my hand threw the whole experience. I liked how he remembered our previous day's conversation and was capable of getting answers to my questions. And how he explained that Global take care of all my flights and insurances. So I don’t have to stress about any of it. All I need to do it get my passport and arrive at airport on day of departure. And Florence Italy here I come. Great price at $5095 covering insurances and flights and getting me employment. Hooray.
Hello Faye,
We're so happy you had such a great experience with Jordan! We know that since you posted this review we have got in contact with you to clarify what you've said here, but we would just like to take this opportunity to reiterate for anyone who may be reading this review.
Unfortunately due to the fluctuating nature of air travel and insurance, we are unable to include them as part of the package. We hope that you are still satisfied with the huge range of inclusions that come with this trip anyway.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We very much look forward to setting up your trip to Italy!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020
I am not happy with my experience with Global Work and Travel. I paid $695 for my deposit and now they have lowered it to $99. I feel like I've been taken advantage of to make a big profit and now quite frankly I don't trust them. I can't get a refund either because they lock you into a lifetime guarantee, which I feel is unfair given the circumstances. Be warned they will coerce you over the phone to be as quick as you can to browse over the terms and conditions and cough up the money to get a discount so don't be fooled.
Hello Olivia,
Since this review we have got in contact with you and hopefully have cleared up the miscommunications stated here. Just in case we would like to take this opportunity to clarify our position to anyone reading.
What you are referring to in this review was a lowered deposit promotion we were running at the time. The price of the deposit does not affect the final cost of the trip in any way.
We hope that you did not feel rushed going through your terms and conditions. We like to give each traveller all the time and information they need to know exactly what it is they are committing to when they book their trip and sign off on their terms and conditions. We make this a requirement for all our Work & Travel Experts, and will regularly hold compliance refreshment updates. Although everyone is different and apologies if you feel this was rushed in this case.
We are very much looking forward to assisting you with your big trip overseas and will be there every step of the way!
Reviewed July 24, 2020
Everyone helping me plan my trip have been very helpful, friendly, welcoming, excited and positive while working with me to make my trip happen especially in these difficult times. I’m very happy with their services and would go through Global Work & Travel again in the future if I’m planning on another trip.
Hey Lisa! Thank you for taking the time to write us such a great review!
Reviewed July 24, 2020
My name Joe and I just signed up for a work vacation in Australia. I’ve never been more excited and less stressed to travel in my life all thanks to Adrian from GWAT (Global Work and Travel). Within ten minutes of starting our phone call I already felt like I was welcome and most importantly well informed how this trip will work. Highly suggest GWAT to anyone especially anyone new to travel.
Hey Joseph! Thanks for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We look forward to welcoming you in Australia! Have an incredible trip :)
Reviewed July 9, 2020
Ashley was brilliant and very patient with me! Answering all of my questions and being very quick and efficient whilst being so friendly! Stacey also took over while Ashley was away and was very fast and helpful! Thank you. :)
Hello Hannah,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. Glad you've had such a great experience with Ashley and Stacey! We'll be sure to pass on the feedback!
Reviewed June 5, 2020
Amelia ** was very lovely and patient with me when we went through the booking process! The process included everything I wanted in a teaching trip, my destination country and even managed to reserve a spot for me in the near future! I honestly can't wait, they have excellent customer service and are willing to go up and beyond to take measures and ensure that everyone is contented with everything they have to offer; plus the fact that they're able to present opportunities like this to fellow aspiring teachers like myself is honestly such a great thing for them to do. I really can't wait for my upcoming teaching trip in my top 1 go-to country! Thank you so much to Amelia ** for the amazing assistance! Highly recommend her! (:
Hey Tanya,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We've passed on the feedback to Amelia. We hope you have an absolutely incredible time in Japan, and we'll be here for your full support every step of the way.
Reviewed June 2, 2020
PLEASE READ MY STORY BEFORE WASTING 1800$ WITH THEM! Shelby **, if you read this: I ask you for a full refund, here’s why: It all started in January 2019, one year before my adventure in Australia, when I called Global Work & Travel co. for information concerning the price of their service. Their salespersons are the best at their job, and managed to sell me their service making me believe I made a ‘’good deal’’ after offering me a surf lesson for free (when I got there, not one person in the entire group didn’t have one). They also managed to get me to book the flight with them, telling me that if I didn’t I wouldn’t arrive with other people from the group, and I could miss the ‘’Orientation day’’. Kind of a threat, don’t you think? No need to say I was alone at the airport when I arrived.
Having a background in the tourism industry (academically and professionally), the salespersons assured me they would find me a job in this sector, being one of the most important one in Australia. I was thrilled, but I should've known it was a big fat lie. Because I booked a year prior to my departure, the sales team guaranteed me I was placed at the top of their priorities to find me a job weeks, even months before my departure (it’s one of their arguments to get you to pay this much in advance). They planned multiple Skype meeting with me to discuss my job preferences, where I got the chance to remind them I wanted a job in the tourism industry like they promised. I rapidly understood I had been lied to when the coordinator explained to me they barely had any job offers from their partners in this area. Great.
I reduced simultaneously my expectations, and asked for two small favors: I didn’t want a job in sales, particularly in malls, and I didn’t want to work with kids. You see where this is going. Not only did they offer me a job interview only 2 DAYS before my departure, which made it impossible for them to find me another proposition if I declined this one, they offered me the worst job they could’ve possibly found offer me: ‘’Promotion agent’’ (pressure selling) in a children’s photography company.
In the email with the job offer, here is what they kindly remind you:’ "If you decline this opportunity, it may take time to organise another for you and it may not happen until after you’ve arrived. Now that you have been presented with your opportunity, our accommodation extension guarantee no longer applies.’" At that moment, I understood I had been scammed.
I immediately called to decline the offer. Three days later, I was at the ‘’Orientation day’’, where I met 10 other people who had been scammed like me. Together, we realised that the same job opportunity had been given to EACH ONE of us. One of them wanted to work in a bar, the other one in a farm (I mean, how hard can it be to find someone a farm job in Australia?!), but they all got the ‘’Promotion agent’’ job opportunity, or worst, NOTHING.
Some of them cried, one of them flew back home. One thing is sure: NONE OF THEM GOT A JOB THROUGH GLOBAL WORK AND TRAVEL CO. Four people initially accepted the same job offer, did two trials for the job, and ended up being told they weren’t fit for the job. The coordinator kindly offered us to help us with our resume, a great way to tell us: thanks for your money, now good luck! SO PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON GLOBAL! It is the worst scam you could possibly find!
Hello Catherine,
We are sorry that you’ve had this negative experience through Global Work & Travel. It is our mission to provide each and every one of our travellers with incredible travel experiences. It is regrettable that in this case, we were unable to match our usual standards.
You arrived in Australia at a very challenging time for the country, when Australia was being ravaged by unprecedented bushfires. This caused many of our usual Partner Organisations to stop hiring at their usual pace. Then, the Coronavirus Pandemic was growing which was another set back for Australia’s tourism industries (and currently still has the country paralysed). We would’ve loved to have been able to provide you with a Job Opportunity in your first preferences.
We reached out to you by email in February to discuss a refund but were unable to get hold of you, and never heard back. Today the team has sent you another email.We hope that we are able to rectify this situation, and we look forward to assisting you with the remainder of your time in Australia.
Reviewed March 30, 2020
My partner and I just recently returned from our trip to Thailand to volunteer with elephants and were shocked and disappointed with the experience we had with Global Work and Travel Co. If you're considering the elephant park experience in Thailand, it is an amazing organization and program but I suggest you book directly with Elephant Nature Park at ** as this is the company you will work for and the cost is significantly less to book directly with them. They are more organized and you will receive more information if you book directly.
We were badgered into booking and not told of the actual company we were volunteering with until after we paid. After we had booked we received little information, switched co-ordinators 3 times and they were not able to help us at all. They said they could organize travel insurance but the company they recommended didn't even cover working with elephants! When we informed them they said they were unaware of this and that we would have to find our own insurance as they could not insure us with any other company. Terrifying to think we could have just taken their word and booked it and been uninsured for the work we were doing.
After we arrived in Thailand we discovered they hadn't organize our airport pick up OR the hotel on the first night as we were promised and we still have not received our refund for the hotel a full month after we spent the money. We paid more than double what everyone else had paid for the same experience as other volunteers. The additional cost was supposed to go to airport shuttles, two hotel nights, assistance with insurance and flight bookings. We paid our own taxi and were not refunded, to date only one of the two nights in the hotel has been paid for by GWT Co. and we had to organize our own insurance. This company is so disorganized and useless. Save money and time and book yourself!!!!
Hello Abbie,
We apologise sincerely for what was overlooked on your trip. I can ensure you that this is not the way we do things and your case was a real outlier. If you would like to get in touch with us at feedback@globalworkandtravel.com we can try to rectify the situation.
Reviewed March 16, 2020
I engaged with Global Work & Travel Co for a working holiday - there was a $695 deposit to be paid initially with the total payment due being $1895. I was told that the remainder could be paid prior to getting work confirmed & accommodation booked overseas. I was assigned an organiser in terms of facilitating the working holiday. Without having booked flights or organising the holiday, I realised that I needed to postpone my intended trip & advised them of this.
During my dealings with my organiser they constantly insisted, following the payment of my deposit, that I set up a direct debit to continue to pay installations of whatever I could afford ($50, $100, $150 etc.) until the $1,895 was fully paid & that I would then have the service paid for whenever I was ready to continue with the working holiday. What they didn't tell me was that, should you wish to cancel the service, of course the deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE, but that you are ONLY entitled to get 50% of anything else that you have paid. So out of almost $2000 paid (which was encouraged by the organiser), I was only entitled to receive $650 refund.
Bear in mind, that at this stage they had YET to actually do ANYTHING on my file because I was so unsure of when I could actually commit to the trip. The flights weren't booked, the working holiday was not organised, nothing was done. When I queried this with them, they said there were '28 activities' involved but refused to tell me what those 28 activities consisted of. It's unfortunate that I was so short-sighted in choosing Global Work & Travel Co. for this service.
Hello Caroline,
We appreciate you taking the time to voice your feedback and opinion. Genuine feedback helps us improve our services and future experiences for all customers.
It is very unfortunate that you had this experience with our company and consequently feel negatively about us. When you made your booking, there is a lot of things that happen behind the scenes, even if you didn't see anything tangible come out the other end. We make sure that we hire the best people to ensure our operations run smoothly, and those people don't work for free (as I'm sure you wouldn't either).
We need to charge cancellation fees as when a booking is made, a lot of expenses have been and can further be triggered behind the scenes to create, hold and service that booking both internally with us and through partners who may provide certain aspects of the trip that we may be required to contractually pre-commit to on a customer's behalf, even though they may not have travelled yet. As a service-based business, we cannot simply restock our store shelves like businesses that provide physical products can, like retail. As a service-based business, our primary cost to provide our trips is human time.
During your cancellation process (and on your original sales call), you were made aware of our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee. Had you have taken us up on this opportunity, you could have placed your trip on hold until you were ready to go, transferred it to any of our other trips, or transferred your trip payment to someone else who is ready to travel. If you were to change your mind, or have personal extenuating circumstances affect your trip with the majority of other services in the travel industry you would not receive this as an option.
Again, we are saddened your experience did not meet your expectations, if you would like to discuss this matter further please don't hesitate to get in touch with feedback@globalworkandtravel.com
Reviewed March 16, 2020
My experience has been really good so far, Global Work and Travel they have been amazing with me, very helpful. I did all my paperwork thanks to them including my visa, my bank account, insurance, flights, new mobile number, etc. The team Dylan and Shelby are so great. I can't thank them enuogh. I'm very grateful and I fully recommend it.
Hey JJ,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a great review! We'll be sure to pass on the feedback to Dylan and Shelby.
If there's anything we can do to make this a 5-star experience for you, please let us know via feedback@globalworkandtravel.com
Reviewed March 16, 2020
Amazing service, very helpful with everything. Great that they offer unlimited jobs so you always know that you will never be out of work but still enjoy your time in Aus. Very friendly staff, always there to help with your needs. Defo recommend.
Hey Nicole,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review! We're glad you're enjoying your time in Australia so far! If there's anything we can do to make this a 5-star experience for you, please let us know at feedback@globalworkandtravel.com
Reviewed March 16, 2020
My experience with Global Work & Travel has been great. They have been very supportive of any questions I have had and all information has been very clear throughout. And now I have arrived the information and help adapting to our surroundings has been perfect. Felt confident that I am being looked after and not just left alone.
Hello Cole,
We are thrilled you're having a great experience with Global Work & Travel so far! We hope that you have an absolutely amazing time in Australia and we'll be here every step of the way!
Reviewed March 13, 2020
Vedrana is AMAZING - she is extremely helpful and super excited about helping travelers succeed. She does not hesitate to help you with anything. She made my experience so easy and reassured me that everything will be fine and that she is there to help. Can not fault her fantastic service and help along my journey. Super grateful for her **.
Reviewed March 13, 2020
I was recommended GW&T by a good friend, and I could not be happier with the service. All of the coordinators are super helpful, and with the amount of questions I had, I was pleasantly surprised with their ability to answer everything efficiently and in detail. Vedrana was definitely the most helpful when I got to the UK - she made me feel right at home, ensuring I settled in nicely. Thank you so much to GW&T for helping me live my dream :).
Reviewed March 13, 2020
Super helpful and reassuring!! Sorted all my accommodation and transport out so fast and with very little stress/worry on my end. I am so happy that Vedrana has my back honestly could not ask for anyone better. Thank you so much!!
Reviewed March 13, 2020
The best gift that Global Work and Travel gave to me was allowing me to feel comfortable doing something previously out of my comfort zone. They worked like a well oiled machine helping me along the way. They always reminded me of what I needed to do and helped me know how to do it. They answered every question I had, even though I should have asked more. I just arrived in Surfer's Paradise today from the US (Utah to be exact). I was feeling very overwhelmed, but my orientation made me feel more at home. I'm somebody with a LOT of nerves and anxieties and I am so grateful I get to settle in with help and a 24 hour emergency hotline.
Hey Simone,
We're so happy you've had such a great experience with Global Work & Travel so far. If there's anything we can do to make this a 5-star experience for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on feedback@globalworkandtravel.com. Have an amazing trip, and we'll be here every step of the way!
Reviewed March 12, 2020
Global Work and Travel, although very pleasant and relatively helpful, I did sometimes feel they were just after money. Once I paid money I didn’t hear anything from them for quite a while so I was worried it was a scam. However it’s not a scam and I am living in Vietnam now and loving every minute. I think they need to be more specific with what each payment is for as I wasn’t really sure what I was paying for! They also said that if I paid my money before a certain date I get a £100 voucher for activities and excursions. I did pay my money before this date (and more) but almost 5 months into my trip and I still haven’t heard anything about that. Despite all this though, everyone I spoke to was very friendly and I especially want to thank Dylan who was my trip co-ordinator.
Reviewed March 11, 2020
Vee was very nice and helped me a lot when I arrive to my orientation day. I met some nice traveler's there too. I appreciate the help I got from Global and would recommend to other people wanting to work in the UK.
Hello Jorgia! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a nice review! We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company, so feedback like this is always appreciated. Have an awesome time in the UK!
Reviewed March 11, 2020
Vedrana has been very helpful and has given useful information about how things operate. She has gone out of her way to make sure everything runs smoothly, has been contactable from the first moment, and been a warm person to be with during the orientation.
Reviewed March 11, 2020
Vedrana was very helpful, super kind and made me feel calm and right at home. She made me laugh a lot and put me at ease with the changes going on in my life currently. She was also very helpful with teaching me about the UK and was able to answer every question I had.
Reviewed March 11, 2020
V has been absolutely phenomenal. Extremely helpful and understanding. Could not have asked for a better arrival coordinator and she has exceeded all my expectations not just as a travel coordinator but Global Work as a whole. Super welcoming and easy going. She has helped me fit in so much easier than I thought and has provided alot of essential information. Extremely happy!
Hello Dale,
Thank you so much for writing us such a nice review. We'll be sure to pass on the feedback to Vedrana!
Reviewed March 4, 2020
They really help you really well with everything. If you have any questions they will answer you soon. I do not have a job yet, but they give you good opportunities They are always here with an emergency number. They will make sure you arrive in Australia safe and sound.
Reviewed March 4, 2020
Very happy to be in Australia, good help from Global Work and Travel. Nice to have everything sorted out for me and helped with everything. Accommodation is good and nice to meet new people from around the world. Lovely city and good weather.
Reviewed March 4, 2020
Arrived in Australia three days ago, so far Global Work and Travel has been really helpful with setting up everything you need to get started on working in Australia. Although I haven't landed a job yet, they were very quick to find me a job interview/ job opportunity in a very nice location down in Melbourne. Throughout the entire process the GWAT team has always been very punctual and the communication has been on point.
Reviewed March 4, 2020
So far easy transition from Canada. Everyone has been super helpful and nice. Hostel that I was put in has been great. Clean and tidy, great roommates. Shuttle was easy to find - great driver. Coordinators have been excellent as well.
Hey Brittany,
We're so happy you've had a great experience so far! If there's anything we can do to turn this into a 5-star experience for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with feedback@globalworkandtravel.com
Reviewed March 3, 2020
She was really lovely and welcoming. Made things really easy and helped me a lot sorting everything. I have been really nervous and anxious about this whole experience and she has made me feel comfortable and at ease with everything. Knew a lot about everything and had really good advice!
Reviewed March 3, 2020
Verneda was really great! She really showed her own personality in the meeting to make us a lot more comfortable and happy. She helped us a lot and made things very simple while also made it feel as if we were just meeting people and making friends while doing what we need to do.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020
Found Vee really polite and friendly. Open to answer all our questions and supportive which I find is important especially it being my first time so far away from home, I'm so relieved to know that I have someone there if I really need help with something.
Hey Sharnthalia,
We're so glad you've had such a great experience so far! Have an absolutely amazing trip!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020
Global Work and Travel has been a great way for me to plan everything I needed to move to the UK, our initial introduction was great and very informative, I'm reassured that if I have any issues moving forward I have the support of Global.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. I have only been here for one day, but I can gladly say I have enjoyed every moment so far and will continue to do so! Shelby has been absolutely amazing and helpful, from the moment I signed up and is always happy to chat and answer all my questions! I'm so glad I booked through Global as I could not have done it without them!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. Everything was amazing, very helpful and I wouldn't have been able to set all of this up on my own. The only thing that worried me was not having a job set up before arrival but fortunately have been presented with two interviews within the first day of arriving. No complaints other than that.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2020
I have had a good experience working with Global and would recommend to other people wishing to travel. I like how there is a range of things and places to choose from and the team are friendly and have good communication skill and are well equipped to give us the information we need. It's good we get to met with our travel team when we get over to our destination and help us set ourselves up before we head off on our own and do our thing.
Hello Cassandra,
Thank you so much for writing us such a nice review! We are glad you've had such a great experience with us so far.
If you do recommend us to your friends make sure to remember your referral bonus. You could score a bit of money off your next trip.
Also, be sure to Share the Fun with us (there's a link on your gWorld account) and hashtag #globalworkandtravel for a chance to be featured.
Have an amazing trip! We're going to be there every step of the way.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2020
Since arriving in Australia for my working holiday I have been welcomed with open arms by the Global family. In the days prior to my departure from the UK my wonderful arrival coordinator Ashleigh was on the ball with helpful information to ensure my arrival went smoothly and helped ease my many, many worries (stress head alert haha).
I had my orientation at Global's beautiful Gold Coast headquarters the day after I arrived and had a lovely warm welcome and was made to feel at home. I got to meet Ashleigh in person and she helped me set up my sim card, tax number and gave me loads of helpful information along with vouchers to do the exciting activities at a time that suits me. I had my first job opportunity presented to me a week or so before leaving the UK and had my interview the day after arrival. While this was not the job for me, it was good to know there was potentially something for when I arrived.
While waiting for my next job opportunity Ashleigh has kept in touch and made sure I was up to date with everything as obviously it can take some time to hear back from partners. In the meantime I have been able to do the things I love including cuddling a koala, feeding kangaroos and even scuba diving! I email Ash most days and she is always thrilled to hear about my adventures and happy to help in any way.
I have since received my next job opportunity so fingers crossed! I know that Global have got my back and Ash (or anyone else for that matter) is just a phone call away if I have any worries at all. My advice to anyone considering working holiday (whether with Global or anyone else) is definitely to make sure you have plenty of money to do everything you want to do until you get a job because we never know how long it can take and it's much more fun to go out and do crazy things than sit in a hostel worrying about money.
All in all my experience has been super positive so far and I am sure it will continue. Trust me when I say I was skeptical at first (because hey, who isn't) and it seems like a lot of money to do something you could probably do cheaper yourself. However, when I consider all the support I have received (and will continue to receive) along with the peace of mind travelling through Global has given me I would definitely recommend it to anyone, especially if it is your first big adventure. Hopefully this helps someone! :-)
Hello Melissa,
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It's really great to know that you have had such a great experience with Global Work & Travel and Australia as a whole so far!
We've passed on the feedback to Ashleigh as well!
You should have a look at Sharing the Fun! There's a link on your gWorld account. You can share some photos and a review, make a video, or write a blog post and score yourself some pretty awesome rewards.
We hope you keep really enjoying Australia and good luck with your next job opportunity. We'll be here every step of the way.
Thanks again!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020
Really welcoming, welcoming people who have helped me settle into Australia well. I would recommend to anybody looking to travel the world. I think if i had done this on my own it would have been a lot more difficult to find work and meet the correct people to help me on my journey.
Hello Shaun,
We're so happy you've had such a positive experience with us so far. Remember that if you do recommend someone they should mention that you referred them. You could score some money off your next trip. I've passed on your feedback to your arrivals team. Thank you and have an amazing trip!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020
Global Work and Travel have turned my idea to come to Australia into a reality whilst making it the smoothest and easiest experience from booking to arrival. Global Work and Travel also make finding a job stress free as well as being there as a guide if you ever need a hand which will allow you to have the best experience possible.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020
So far so good, been here a few hours. They seem nice. Let's hope they find me work. Heard some good things so I hope they stick to that representation. View's great from their office in Surfers Paradise.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
The Global team have been so friendly and helpful. They have made my experience so easy by guiding me through everything I need to do/ know about the UK. They are making me more excited about my time here and I cant wait for all the future trips and experiences to be made.
Hey Hayley!
Thanks for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We're glad you've had such a great time with us so far and hope you have an absolutely amazing time in the UK!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
This company has been amazing. The whole experience has been easy and everyone has been extremely helpful every step of the way. I would definitely recommend to other people! Every step of the way has been extremely helpful and well worth the money.
Hey Lexi,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. If you do recommend us to your friends you can score yourself a referral bonus as well. We hope you have an awesome trip!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
Had my orientation with Vedrana. She was really helpful and made the orientation really enjoyable. She helped make my experience even more exciting by showing me how many opportunity are now opened up. Super excited to start my journey with Global Work and Travel Co.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
Communication was easy and informative, and the website had most of the information needed to make a decision on where and what to do. A welcoming team and friendly staff, made arrival very easy. Lots of goodies to take away with amazing day trips and advice.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
I have just started my journey with Global Work and Travel and they have been very helpful so far with helping me settle into Australia and getting me set up. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The hostel that GWAT placed us with is great.
Hey Jade!
We're so glad the start of your trip has gone off without a hitch. We will be here for your unlimited support for the rest of your trip as well. If there's anything we can do to make this a 5-star experience for you please don't hesitate to get in touch with feedback@globalworkandtravel.com
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020
So far into my working holiday, Global has been very helpful and made the whole experience a lot less stressful. The people I have spoken to have been very kind and helpful. I would recommend Global highly, and encourage others to use them.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2020
I have found the company very friendly and helpful, they have explained everything in detail and have made me feel at ease before and when arriving in Australia. They have made it very easy to be able to come to Australia. I would recommend the company to others.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2020
This company has been of great help so far and my journey has only just begun. Therefore I feel very positive about how my experience will go due to have Global Work and Travel there to help me through my time.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2020
The Global Work and Travel team have been really helpful with providing information and making me feel welcome in Australia. They definitely reinforce the idea that moving to Australia was a fantastic idea, and I would certainly recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2020
The experience so far has been great. Any one of the people I have had contact with have been great and helpful and available for any questions or worries I have had and they were very friendly. Could not recommend them enough.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
From the start, everyone has been so helpful and passionate about the working holiday and life here in Australia. Everything has been so well planned and there is more than I could imagine set up in place for me to make the best of this experience.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
Very friendly and welcoming, very responsive and helpful via emails and calls. Felt uneasy and nervous on arrival but they made me feel comfortable and helped me settle in, they provide lots of useful info and vouchers to enable you to travel and try lots of new things!
Hey Caitlin,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading service, so feedback is always appreciated. If you wanted to let us know how we could make this a 5-star experience for you please feel free to get in touch with feedback@globalworkandtravel.com. We hope you have a fantastic trip and welcome to Australia!
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
Extremely friendly and helpful team preparing you for your arrival. Help is given when applying for your visa as well as when finding flights and insurance. They provide you with their own flight options or you are able to choose your own independently with continued support.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
Really friendly and awesome people. So far is amazing. Thank you Global Work and Travel for getting me into Australia. I love the communication and how they explain everything straightforward. I am very happy for being here. Thank You.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
Overall, my experience so far has be great. I was greeted at Brisbane airport by my royal transfer driver, Bruno. From there, I was transferred safely to hostel Bunk. I'm happy with how Global have made things easier for me in terms of getting on my feet and looking for jobs, so we aren't stranded.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020
It's been very good, been very responsive to my questions and email. The meeting today has been amazing, lots of information and can't complain about anything so far. Great choice of hostels and flights with no problems on either, would highly recommend so far.
Hey Steven,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We pride ourselves in being a world-leading service so feedback like this is always appreciated. If there's anything we can do to make your experience a 5-star one please feel free to get in contact with feedback@globalworkandtravel.com Have a great trip!
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2020
Global has the potential to be a fantastic company that could be used by many and still have a good reputation, but unfortunately it’s not there yet. All of the coordinators I’ve had on my journey so far have been fantastic, they’ve all been incredibly sweet and understanding and I genuinely like them all. Although they’re great human beings they’re being held back by a company who doesn’t have the best interest in their clients and are very money motivated. Every single traveller I’ve met on my trip so far that travelled through Global regrets it. We all admit Global paved some of the way so we didn’t have to worry but it’ll all things with a little bit of research we could’ve done on our own without spending a ridiculous amount of money. We found the same flight Global told us to get except when we found it on our own it was almost $600 less than the itinerary Global gave us.
Global really does have potential but the management is not focusing on the things that make company’s great, reliable and trustworthy. Your employees deserve more than what you’re giving them and you should allow them to actually be able to help instead of shutting a situation down with useless automated answers. I understand it can get overwhelming, busy and stressful for your employees but there are many people out of jobs, so you can just hire more and share the workload with the amount of people that pay you guys constantly. Overall, I’m impressed with the people I’ve worked with so far, they are quite lovely but Global as a whole needs to step up.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2020
We had Jaz as our travel concierge and we could't recommend her enough! She went above beyond before we left for out trip and is still just as happy to help out while we're here. Both kind and honest, Jaz made me feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire payment process.
Hey Courtney!
We're so happy you had a great experience with Jaz! We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company, so feedback like this is always appreciated. We'll be sure to pass on the message. We hope you have an absolutely incredible trip.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2020
Just wanted to say Stacey ** has been great as my as my travel concierge. She has made the steps for me getting to my working vacation very simple. She was very receptive and never took long to get back to me!
Hello Kevin,
We're so glad you've had such a great experience with your Travel Concierge! We pride ourselves on being a world-leading service so feedback like this is always appreciated. We'll pass the feedback onto Stacey.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020
Everyone has been very friendly and nice! It's nice to be able to meet people who are in the same situation as you when you first get here. Looking forward to working with this team and looking forward to getting a job opportunity.
Hey Brooke,
Thanks for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company, so feedback like this is always appreciated. If there's anything we can do to make your experience a 5-star one, please let us know at feedback@globalworkandtravel.com.
Have an amazing trip!
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020
Global has been great so far, very helpful and on the ball. They have been good at responding to my queries and reminding me of what I am supposed to be doing in my preparation for my trip. Clair and Shelby have been really good and have let me know when things have changed.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2020
Cannot stress enough how much to avoid this company, extremely pushy and manipulative sales people who won’t let you think about it and push you into paying while on the phone to them. Once you have paid and think about what you’ve actually just done and see all the negative reviews change your mind you never hear from that sales person again and get punted from person to person. They can not justify their extortionate charges for what is effectively an international job centre service.
Complete and utter joke of an organisation - very angry, I easily lost around £900 in the space of a 30 minute phone call with them (they only refunded me around £400). Don’t see how they can justify £900 for a few manipulative phone calls and an odd email, in my mind I feel scammed. I also spoke to someone currently out on a trip with them on Instagram and they warned me not to go with them and she had had zero support of what was initially promised for her - this was another reason that prompted me to change my mind almost the second I got off the phone to them, but was told I couldn’t -.
Hi Danni,
Our services are designed to save our customers lots of money, time and stress, and our 50,000+ customer base and growing make us one of the most travelled gap year companies in the world. Our overall rating and reviews from real, past customers is testament to our excellent service so we're very saddened to receive this review and very sorry that you feel this way about your experience with us.
You are correct that a trip deposit is generally non-refundable. This offsets costs in creating your booking in the first place and taking away a spot from another potential customer. We have some of the best staff in the industry and unfortunately, they don't like to work for free (as we're sure you wouldn't either). We do, however, make booking conditions known before anyone books with us, in fact, you would have been required to scroll to the bottom of our T&Cs first, before you were even able to agree to them and proceed. We then also have a few checkboxes as fail-safes, which you needed to agree to in order to book. There is no way to complete registration for one of our trips if you didn't scroll to the bottom of our T&Cs and then also manually tick the box agreeing to them and the separate box acknowledging that the deposit is non-refundable, "before" actually completing the booking (and we also email a copy straight after).
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2020
Very satisfied with my first couple days in the Gold Coast. The accommodation is nice and I have already met a new friend! I look forward to my adventures and many memories to come. And I am very glad that I chose to work with Global Work and Travel.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2020
Top tier service! Would travel with them again. They have been very helpful with my flight and living conditions. The people on the phone have been very patient and my meeting at the Global headquarters went very smoothly. Can't say enough good things about this travel agency.
Hey Luke,
We're so glad you've had such a great experience with us so far! We're going to be here for anything you may need for the rest of your trip. Have an amazing time!
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2020
Booking with Global is providing some ease while traveling. All questions are answered during orientation. Satisfied with the experience so far. Should anything arise, representatives seem supportive. Really excited for what's ahead and regardless of what is experienced, I know I have people who'll be able to help out which does provide some ease with the whole process!
Hey Erikka,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading service, so feedback is always appreciated. If there's anything we can do to take us up to a 5-star experience for you please let us know at feedback@globalworkandtravel.com.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020
I arrived in Australia two days ago after booking my working holiday in Australia through Global Work and Travel four months ago. The transfer from the airport and the hostel arrival went well without any problems and all the communication via email so far has been prompt and helpful. The orientation was helpful and so far I have been happy with the service. I am slightly worried about the lack of detail I have been provided about my job opportunity. However staff are very helpful answering all of my questions.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020
Very easy going girls. Very clear and answered all questions. Making this experience more exciting. Was very scared before coming here but they make you more relaxed and very supportive overall. Very excited to see what's to come. Australia is a gorgeous city and thank you for letting us know where to travel and what to look out for.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. The service is perfect! Since day 1, I feel really confident and safe knowing the Global work and travel team is helping me with this trip. They made sure I understood everything every time we talked, since my first language is French. Thank you so much guys!
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020
Helped with all aspects of my travel, sim cards, bank accounts, and made sure every aspect was gone through to make my stay as best as possible. They've offered continued support throughout and I have never felt worried about my travel.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2020
Just wanted to put a good word in for the whole team of girls who have helped me organise my working holiday so far. The whole team have been so accommodating, making the otherwise very daunting task of organising this holiday really enjoyable. I owe my Travel Concierge Jaz especially, she made last minute changes to my travel proposal with absolutely no fuss and was always quick to reply. So many thanks to my whole team.
Hey Courtney!
We're so happy you've had such a great experience with Global Work & Travel so far. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading service, so feedback like this is always appreciated. We've passed on the message to Jaz as well.
Have an incredible trip, we'll be here for whatever you need every step of the way.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2020
My travel concierge has been lovely and a huge help. Ashley was persistent with me, friendly and have made me feel confident about my trip. Kept me up to date with necessary info regarding the trip and has been a pleasure to speak with. It’s reassuring to know you’re working with good people. Overall good booking experience with my travel concierge.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2020
Normally with these kinds of reviews you start with the negatives and move into the positives. However, I had no troubles with Ashley Travel Concierge at all! I actually found myself thinking the only issue I had was her having the "Boring" Job of booking travel and not being able to share my excitement like I did with my other Global Contacts. Ashley was always quick to reply and to Answer my questions. She even went the extra effort to remind me stuff like ESTA Visa Waivers that I had missed completely. Thanks for the save!!
Ashley booked my flights and provided the information in a clear and legible way. She even took care of booking the Train for me to travel from Vancouver to Jasper (The Location I would be working). Global really goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable with what is happening and needs to be done... allowing me to stay as cool as a Cucumber when thinking about my Working Holiday Coming up in Canada. Thanks again Ashley!
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
I booked my trip about two years ago and for the most part have had a very good experience. The staff are very accommodating and have definitely eased me into sorting out a working holiday visa for Australia. At times I have difficulty reaching out to different coordinators on phone calls. This is mainly due to time differences but it would be useful to have the travel coordinator who arranges the flights and the insurance to be more accessible via phone. So far it has been good and I look forward to the next year.
Hello Amber,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. Those time differences can be such a hassle, right? But, you got there in the end. We're so looking forward to welcoming you down under! We're going to be here every step of the way for whatever you may need when you get here (and we'll be able to pick up the phone at a reasonable hour too!)
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
The communication has been fantastic and they have very quickly got us set up and ready. Shelby managed to find some fantastic interviews for us all in really interesting roles. Cannot rate the team highly enough, they have been fabulous.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
They are so helpful and responsive with any inquiries I have. While leading up to my trip they gave me everything I would need to know and bring with me. It makes it easier for myself as they have sorted out my Australian sim card, tax file number, bank account.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
Amazingly friendly and helpful with getting all the important information together. Tax codes, Sim cards and information about accommodation. Helping you with travel plans and all the best places to visit to make the best with your time. Not just work.
Hey Nicola,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading service so getting feedback like this is always appreciated :)
We hope you have an amazing time for the rest of your trip!
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
Global Work and Travel made moving across the world simple and easy, they helped with everything I needed and continue to create a stress free trip for myself. I'm incredibly thankful for their awesome work. Would recommend to anyone looking to work abroad!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such an amazing review! We're so glad you've had such a great experience with us.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020
It's been really easy to contact the company whenever I had a question or an issue. The staff have been so lovely and very helpful, not just on work issues but also general life in Australia. The first few days with the company has allowed me to meet some other travelers.
Hey Ewa!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company, so feedback is always appreciated. If there was any way in which we could make this a 5-star experience for you please get in contact with us at feedback@globalworkandtravel.com and we will try to get it done.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020
Very good service and the staff are exceptionally helpful. I found the experience thus far fun and enjoyable. Australia is extremely hot however this has not hindered my level of excitement from being here at this current moment. It is fun and the people are nice.
Hello Rai,
We're so happy that you have enjoyed the service so far. You did happen to arrive at an exceptionally hot time, incredibly humid! All the more reason to get to the beach right? Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020
So far, I feel well informed and have no reason to feel otherwise, I feel secured and well-assured I'm on the right track based off all the information Global Travel have provided me. I look forward to the rest of my Travels.
Thank you for the kind words Matthea! We will continue to work hard for you and help you out wherever we can on your adventure. Have an amazing trip!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020
I just arrived in Australia yesterday but so far the experience has been great, Shelby has done an amazing job helping me find accommodations, and helping me find a job, Giving me multiple websites to look for the things that I need and done an amazing job at answering any silly questions that I've had.
Hey Chelsea,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We'll be sure to pass this feedback onto Shelby. We hope you have an absolutely amazing trip and we'll be happy to support you with anything else you may need while you're here.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
Great experience so far, the staff at Global Travel are friendly and easy to talk to. Everything is ready for you to set up, it is very easy! The fact that in the orientation you set up your bank, tax phone number and a lot more.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. I have had a great experience. So far, they have been such great help. I've not had to worry about anything, they have helped with everything from sim to my tax number. They are so friendly, welcoming and helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
I got on well with Global but only downfall is its a bit overpriced, other than that, I got on well with them. Hannah was very helpful before I arrrived. Only downfall is that I got my job oppurtunity. I wanted to go working on a farm not inside shop.
Hello Daniel,
We're sorry that you haven't had an amazing experience so far. Our team will continue to work hard to assist and support you. Hopefully, we will be able to get you into your preference of employment ASAP.
Other than that, welcome to Australia! We hope you're having a great time so far!
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. I like the organization so far. It is well organized and the activities look fun. I am pretty excited for my experience and I think that it will pretty fun. I was just a little not sure when I arrived at Bunk because I did not meet anyone from the co.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
Global has helped me get ready for this trip while I was up north. Don't think I would have been able to do everything with such little stress that I had without their help. They have been a big help so far and hope to keep with the company for more adventures to come.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
The company was very quick to take my money from me, a deposit of $695.00. None of which they went through the terms and conditions with me when I signed up. I have recently been in contact with them, which they advised to me they have no record of my deposit in the system and is unable to follow up any emails about my 'trip'. But also advising me that the deposit is non-refundable, but no one told me this when I signed up; because I wouldn't of gone ahead with it otherwise. I am a fulltime student, struggling with funds, I wont be able to go on a working holiday, due to funds. This companies compassion towards this matter, they don't care. They're more interested in taking your money. I am very disappointed in this company.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
Lack of communication at the beginning, as I was told different things by different staff, and arrivals coordinator was changed twice. However Shelby was really helpful and made sure that everything was sorted for me by the time I arrived in Australia!
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
The Global team has been very supportive and extremely helpful with sorting out the trip. They have helped me feel confident in travelling with no worries or serious concerns. If I were to travel again, I would definitely use Global Work and Travel. Would highly recommend to a friend.
Hey Shannon,
We're so happy that you have had such a great time so far. Just so you know, if you do recommend us to a friend you would get a referral bonus for doing so. Also, If you are to travel in the future you get a pretty substantial past traveller discount too :)
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
I really like the services Global has to offer. Travelling to the other side of the world and knowing everything will be taken care of takes away a lot of stress. They help you out with all of your questions and make sure all the practical stuff is arranged.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
I have just arrived in Australia and so far Global Work and Travel company have helped me on every step! I haven't had to worry about anything as they have it all sorted for me. I have told everyone about this company.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
Working with the Global team has been a breeze! They provided help quickly and their information is very helpful. I wish there were more job options suited to the traveller. The team is very organised which makes things easy. I highly recommend Global Work and Travel!
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
So far my experience with Global Work and Travel has been very good, very helpful and friendly and always happy to help. Shelby is very friendly and always there if I need anything. I am very excited to start my work in Aus.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2020
At first when I purchased Global assistance I was very excited to have someone help me plan out my travel plans and help me find different work opportunities, that match my interests and passion. I wanted this service to help me weave out jobs so I may put my efforts towards more specific work that I'm passionate to learn about and help me grow towards my career. However, I am disappointed to learn that your partners are not in many broad fields yet and there's not as much diversity as I hoped for. I'm hoping to remain open minded since it is only the beginning.. and I do want help researching and being pushed in the right directions for finding purposeful work. Hopefully, there will some good use for your services and not feel so regretful asking for your assistance. At least your staff is friendly and polite.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2020
Working holiday in Australia. Been here 2 weeks so far. Flew into Sydney and traveled to the Gold Coast my car.. I will be going up to Cairns to do my farm work and to get some experience and make some friends.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2020
I’ve been planning my trip to Australia since March 2019 and I’m finally ready to go this upcoming Tuesday. Dylan has been an absolutely incredible with the whole planning process, he’s calmed my nerves, made sure I know everything I need to know and even sat on call and answered my mum's 101 questions. He really has been amazing. Thank you so much Dylan for everything! Next review due when I touch base in Australia???
Hello Aleah,
We're so glad you're having such a great experience so far! We'll pass on the feedback to Dylan.Hopefully, we can keep impressing you on the other side of the world. That's so exciting! And we can't wait to see you Down Under :)
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2020
Overall I’m very happy with the experience I had with the Global Work and Travel co. My travel coordinator Mikayla, did a great job of supporting me and helping me find work before my arrival. She kept in touch regularly and checked up on how my interviews went and also followed up with the company I wanted to work at when I couldn’t get in touch with them.
The only thing I found a bit difficult and would have liked to have been different was when I arrived in Vancouver. The itinerary that had been booked for me was 3 different flights which was really exhausting. I also had a lot of time between my arrival and starting work as I was told I needed to be there for the orientation on the 16th December even though I did not start work till the 6th January. The orientation although helpful only really gave me a background to Vancouver culture. The hostel I stayed at was not social at all and there were no other people from global staying there. This was the only thing I would improve as I was by myself and had a lot of time in the city alone.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2020
Global Work and Travel are a fantastic company that were extremely helpful in providing with a job in Canada. Their staff is outstanding, all of them were extremely nice and went out of their way multiple times to ensure I was happy with everything.
Hello Matthew,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company so we're so happy you've had such a great experience.
We hope you keep loving your time over in Canada.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2019
All the staff that have helped me at Global have been so lovely and helpful. They have answered all my questions and have gone above and beyond! They gave me the best advice and were able to point me in the right direction.
Hey Emily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We pride ourselves on being a world-leading company so receiving feedback like this is always appreciated. I hope you have an absolutely fantastic trip!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019
Great information on jobs which are available for us and around different areas which we can visit.
Hey Marianne,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We're glad you've had such a great experience so far!
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019
Everything has been great apart from our account with the company had been passed on to different people 3 times and information passed on esp relating to work had not been correct all 3 times. We had to relay the correct information to each different person each time our account was passed.
Hey Grace,
Global Work & Travel prides itself on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we were hoping for some feedback on how we can help make this a 5-star experience for you? If you could please get in touch via feedback@globalworkandtravel.com that’d be great! :)
Thanks!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019
Thee experience has been pretty good so far, I'm impressed with what I see so far. I look forward to seeing what else Australia has to offer. Also to see different parts of Australia and how different the lifestyle is.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019
Everyone was very good to work with and helpful with any questions that I had. have recommended to other friends, and they are excited about trying it if they have the opportunity. Am excited to see the rest of the country, hopefully come back up to surfers paradise and see Melbourne.
Hey David,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from Global Work & Travel
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019
Most people coming to Global Work And Travel are young and just want to get out of it for a while. I didn't have a plan when I signed up but I knew I wanted something different. If you don't have a clue where you're going and just want to have a great experience Global will get you there. I did my own thing, but I'm really grateful to have had Shelby because even though it took a while for me to find a job, or even what I wanted to do, she always gave me a reassuring feeling that I could always count on Global if I needed it. Kind regards, Thomas **.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019
Excellent service and knowledge from our travel coordinator. Well organized and communicative. Always answering the phone with a friendly reassuring voice whenever we have questions. The benefits are fantastic as we have vouchers for so many fun things to do!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019
At first I was nervous if this company was going to be a scam and was nervous about the reviews about Global. But I decided to take the leap of faith and just go with the flow. They were very helpful with booking flights and being the middle man between the employer and employee.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019
Updated on 01/11/2020: You seemed to have not respond back to my last email. Initially you have responded fairly quickly but suddenly after my response I don't understand why I I'm left to wonder. Are there any reasons for this?
Original Review: This company will pressurise you to purchase a package and traveling with them. BUT THEY WILL NOT REFUND YOU EVEN IN AN EMERGENCY. They will keep your money. You will not find no refund policy on their website until you go on to the pay deposit page. I would stay away just like many others.
Hello,
We are sorry that you feel this way about our company. This goes against our vision as a company. Your deposit offsets costs in creating your booking in the first place and takes away a spot from another potential customer. We make booking conditions known before you book with us, in fact, you were required to scroll to the bottom of our T&Cs first before you were able to agree to them and proceed. We then also have a few checkboxes as fail-safes, which you needed to agree to in order to book. You couldn't have completed registration for one of our trips if you didn't scroll to the bottom of our T&Cs and manually tick the box agreeing to them. As well as the separate box acknowledging that your deposit is non-refundable. We do also mention at the same time our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee (which other travel companies don't offer), so if something has come up and you can't travel now, you can in fact still use it at a later date or even transfer it to someone else instead.
We do have charges to cancel bookings, but we make these very clear to you upfront before you choose to book with us. Each customer has to tick several boxes during the booking forms making it clear they have read and understood the conditions, that their deposit is non-refundable, that their trip doesn't include flights or travel insurance.
Your deposit is still on hold with us and will be here for whenever you want to travel.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019
Thank you to Global team for all the help and support, I could not have done it with out you all! Scored an awesome job in Blue River at Mike Wiegele Heli ski resort! Amazing opportunity, the resort is Celebrating their 50th anniversary so it’s going to be a really special season, happy to be here. Thanks Global Team!
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
Just completed orientation with Kirsty and she’s very informative and helpful. Willing to answer question, always happy to listen and clearly loves her job. Katy has been fantastic with the job opportunity too, very well organised and happy to email whenever questions arise.
Hi Justine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Kirsty and Katy and that they were super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks from Global Work & Travel
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
I think Global Work and Travel made me take the jump to actually organise to go to Australia. They were very persuasive which was good because otherwise I would of never of come to Australia. However the price looking back now is very expensive for what you get. They were good for getting us to the hostel and great for helping you set up a bank account and tax etc. Any questions they do answer. But looking back I think I would of rather got a job before ourselves before we got to Australia. As the job global gave us is not what were after and didnt listen to what we wanted to do. Now it's a mad rush to sort one out before the 4 days are up. The people who work for global are lovely people but look for other ways before booking with them, that's just our opinion.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
Pleased with the experience so far but the current job opportunity is not really what I am looking for. Hoping to find a farming/ranch job as this is what I am passionate about. Don't mind traveling but would like to find somewhere to settle and find our feet.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
Global have been very helpful since arriving in Australia, they have kept in constant contact answering any queries and problems ive had. And have been very quick in finding jobs and I am able to start working straight away. All around very good service and would highly recommend.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
I have just arrived, so my experience has just begun. I would say that so far, so good. The flight was long, however everyone I have met so far have been really friendly and accommodating. I look forward to making lasting friendships.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
Everyone is very friendly, and lots of help. Willing to assist whenever they can to the best of their ability. Would highly recommend to a friend as the team make the whole journey stress free. Very glad I chose to go with Global.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019
My experiences so far with The Global Work & Travel has been nothing shy of brilliant, and has totally relieved any stress from booking to actually arriving in Australia. They have been very informative and have allowed the process to flow with ease. Finally I would most definitely recommend the company to all my friends and anyone who needs to know.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Jack!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with our team.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with Global Work & Travel
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
I've only just started with Global. They have fulfilled their promise of a job offer upon arrival, which is in line with what I was wanting in terms of jobs. They seem very pro active and I am optimistic my time with them will be positive.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
Travelling abroad with Global has been an absolute breeze. From booking a flight, helping with travel insurance, and getting a job interview it has been made super easy. Any question I had were answered very quick and informative. Setting up my Sim card, tax number and bank account was made super simple and they have been very helpful throughout the process. Traveling with global has also helped put my family at ease knowing I am taken care of abroad.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
My experience with Global Work and Travel CO was filled with lots of help and support. While going through the whole planning process I was giving a very good experience with multiple employees who have all been helpful and knowledgeable in all the areas I was needing answered.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
Global Work and Travel made this experience very stress free and simple for a first time traveller. Shelby was very friendly and answered all questions that I had. Will for sure recommend to a friend if they ever think about going on a working holiday.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
Yeah, very good experience so far. Everyone is very nice. amazing views and nice weather. Very good knowledge of area around the and in the Gold Coast of things to do. thank you for all the discounts. I cant wait to explore and travel around Australia. I know I can feel safe knowing that Global Work and Travel have my back on my travels.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
The experience so far has been amazing, the help I have had off Hannah is amazing. Thank you so much for all the help you guys have given and thank you for being there for us whenever we needed to contact. I would highly recommend this company as they are always helping with whatever we need.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019
Experience has been okay. Glad to have the guidance but feel I could have done it on my own. Glad to finally be in Australia. I am not a fan of the hostel. I am happy to have the continued guidance if I run into issues.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019
My experience so far with The Global Work and Travel company has been outstanding. Katy and Kirsty have been very helpful and have met every need or requirement I have presented them with. I am most satisfied with their level of efficiency considering the time zones before I came over to the UK. Can’t wait to commence this journey, feeling even better knowing I’m in good hands with plenty of support.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
Everyone so so friendly, made the traveling process very easy and smooth. Their local knowledge has been extremely helpful for my travels and has made my stay in Australia memorable. Settling in the area was tough but they really helped out a bunch.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
Would definitely recommend to friends and family, especially people just starting out after high school. They help you in every which way you, need from how to get a visa to getting you a job with a partnering organisation. I would 100% go on another trip with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
Very lovely people and make the move very easy!!!! I would recommend to anyone thinking of traveling. They made me feel very welcome and always up for giving me a hand on anything that I may need help with. Five start five star.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
Travel to and from Brisbane was super simple and easy, awesome to have the first couple nights booked at the hostel, great choice and location. Phone number and bank account were extremely helpful as well. Friendly staff, first job was lined before orientation.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
GWAT were very helpful in planning my trip as that is something I struggle with. Very kind employees, very organized as far as my initial transfer, etc. Thankful to have the help finding a job! I would recommend GWAT to others.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
So far my working holiday in Australia has been amazing. I had a shuttle pick me up from the airport right away and took me to the hostel. The beach is amazing and very close to Budds Hostel. I recommend doing the big night out on Wednesday or Saturday. It's a great way to meet new people when you first arrive. My second day here was great. Walked down the beach, and did some shopping. I went to the orientation to set up my sim card and TFN. The Global Work and travel team was very helpful!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
So far my experience has been great. I’ve met some friends at the hostel and I’m excited to go explore more of Aus. Looking forward to my first job opportunity as well. Hannah has been so helpful and has been a wonderful coordinator.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
Very accommodating, able to answer all questions, friendly staff! Timely responses to emails and phone calls. If I could change one thing, it would be to have one travel concierge and one arrivals coordinator the whole way through so that everyone is on the same page. Great service otherwise!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
Global have just taken the stress of traveling across the world. Coming from England would have been more difficult trying to get interviews and contact employers with an 8 hour difference. The communication is excellent and all my questions were answered. All in all it's been good.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019
Kirsty has been an excellent coordinator throughout my moving process. I was constantly listing emails and important information and I received fast replies with no judgment. She has made the orientation very simple and easy, explaining all perks and problems in an easy efficient way. She has a very bubbly personality which makes her very approachable easy going.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019
I had such a great experience with Global Work and Travel. They were there every step of the way when I needed help. The people that have helped me out through this experience were super friendly and always willing to help me out!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
Global Work & Travel were heaps sick with helping me out with all questions and queries while planning my travel. Mikayla was heaps awesome in making sure I was feeling heaps comfortable prior to leaving and arriving in Canda. Thanks heaps Global!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
The staff at Global have been very pleasant from start to finish, they were always happy to answer questions and make suggestions. I found the sales techniques for flights and insurance to be slightly aggressive, but once turned down our choice was accepted and we were offered advice whenever possible. Whilst the overall experience was a good one, I do feel the price is a bit steep for what you receive. The trip coordinator Anna has been very chirpy and pleasant to work with.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
Kirsty my coordinator and Katy, were very helpful and made all my travel preparations very easy. And have been in nonstop communication since signing up, helping me with accommodation and any enquiries I have as I go. Would recommend this agency to friends.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
Ashley **. Fantastic, quick to reply when possible and provided clear answers when I had a question or was confused. Thanks to her help, I was able to get everything done rapidly. I think I would have been stuck at the first hurdle otherwise. Incredibly grateful for her professionalism and friendly attitude.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
The service is awesome and people are very friendly and helpful. They help you a lot to settle in Australia which is really helpful. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to travel stress free because working and traveling can be complicated sometimes.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
Had a great time learning about Canada and the culture, really helpful for setting up everything. Very excited to get started and working in Canada, all of the information was easy to understand and helpful for an Australian who isn't accustomed to the culture.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
I couldn’t be happier with The Global Work and Travel Company. Everyone that I have spoken to in the company have been extremely friendly and helpful in assisting me in getting everything prepared for my big adventure. It has made me feel comfortable and supported. I did find it confusing as to whom to talk to about what, but that was a minor issue. Thanks Everyone???
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
So far I only got two opportunities. Maybe it's me but I thought there would be more jobs for me to choose from. The invitation so far was pretty good. Really useful information and I've learned new stuff about Australia.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
The coordinators are easy to reach for any question. When you arrive transport is ensured and the first 4 nights you stay in a very nice lovely hostel. The orientation is on the second day and is very informative. The only thing is if I don't know if I will like the gold coast and I have to make a commitment of at least 4 months and that there are no job opportunities outside of Surfers paradise. Further I am really looking forward to this experience.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
The experience was good. Had a few misunderstandings along the way but might have been due to the time difference. There was a few things we had to be on top of and figure out ourselves which is somewhat normal. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019
Jaz was absolutely wonderful with helping me get sorted and ready to travel!! She helped with every single question I had no matter how urgent and she always gave really good advice, answers and feedback to those questions. The whole team at Global are very friendly and great at their jobs!!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019
My time so far with Global Work and Travel has been great. I haven't had to worry about anything really as they have lead me in the right path the whole way thus far! I would recommend this to any friend or family that would like to travel abroad!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019
All has gone well so far, bit of a mix up with flights, not Global's fault in my eyes. Accommodation is ideal and has received some job opportunities, orientation was good and happy with the welcome pack, great view from the office.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2019
Ashley made it super easy for me to book this trip, and did all of the work for me, which was great as I was in the middle of university exams. She was always happy to talk and answer my questions, which made it feel very safe to be working with Global to organise going overseas! :)
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019
I initially registered my interest about 10 months before my planned trip to Australia and was very keen to be organised about the whole affair since it was the beginning of a trip around the world! I was called up almost immediately by a very pushy phone operator who promised me amazing things that Global could do for me such as finding me a job and helping me with accommodation! This all sounded amazing and he preyed on my naivety (since I had never done a trip of this magnitude) by saying that it is pretty difficult to find jobs during the summer for Sydney. THIS IS NOT TRUE AT ALL. After I had paid my NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of £300 which they pushed me to pay by promising a £50 Amazon voucher if I did it before Christmas, it was really all in from there.
I had already stated that I wanted to buy my own flights and my own insurance but nevertheless they attempted to sell me extortionately priced flights and extortionately high insurance. FYI I managed to get a round the world ticket with STA for £1500 which was almost the same price as the one flight they were going to get me... and insurance for a whole year for half the price of the one for 6 months they had found me.
Nonetheless I was not yet suspicious until they told me to change my flight from Sydney to Brisbane since they are based in the Gold Coast. Stupidly, although I had told them my plan was to work in Sydney, I assumed they would provide some sort of transport up to Sydney for me....nope. I then had to buy a flight for £50 from Gold Coast to Sydney as an extra to the over £1000 they had already charged me. I came to Australia completely disillusioned with their process and with no confidence that they could get me the job I wanted...which they didn't. They claim they have connections around the country but they don't. Despite wanting to work in Sydney the opportunity at a mall in West Sydney was awful and even the woman hiring agreed it wouldn't be a good location for me. In response my travel coordinator basically said 'well in Sydney they prefer you to come in person so we can't really help with that.'
If you are lucky you get a decent job, but most have to find their own. If you are happy with your £1300 buying you a 4 day hostel stay, a sim for one month, and help with a bank account set up, then Global is for you. However, if you want help finding a job I would save your breath. They promise you so much and provide so little so please save your money and take my warning!
Hi Ismay,
We're very saddened to receive this review and very sorry that you feel this way about your experience with us. Our Work & Travel Experts are very knowledgeable in their field and were simply trying to assist you with your first big overseas work and travel trip. As I'm sure you can understand, Sydney is an extremely popular destination for many travellers who come to Australia to work and travel and can be very costly, however we still have job opportunities in Sydney for our travellers who wish to be in this location as long as they are open-minded on their job type and we have enough planning time with them.
In terms of flights, we do not force our customers to book these through us. We do recommend it though and offer the service as a way to save our customers stress and time, to ensure they arrive at the right place at the right time, and to be able to provide flexibility in case something comes up that needs them to be changed, which online budget fares generally do not come with.
We do not advertise nor do we state that we provide transfers to all of our job opportunities located in Australia. Every traveller must attend their arrival orientation on the Gold Coast to receive their welcome pack with sim card, activity inclusions, bank account and tax file number set up. Again this is another reason why we advise customers to book their flights through us as we can ensure you fly into the right airport for your orientation. You were told in your first initial conversation with your Work & Travel Expert that your orientation is located on the Gold Coast, however, you booked your flight to arrive in Melbourne. When our team were made aware of this we asked you to change them to arrive into Brisbane in order to attend your orientation and meet a number of other travellers arriving at the same time.
When you first registered with us, you were deciding between our Working Holiday in Australia trip and our Internship in the USA trip. Our team discussed all of the specifics for each trip and at the end of January 2019, you made the decision to commit to the Working Holiday in Australia trip. You had your introduction call with our team who secure your job opportunities on February 7th, where you communicated that you were open-minded about the location and job type.
Three weeks before your arrival, you advised our team that you had only ever wanted to be considered for opportunities in Sydney and you were not open to locations. It is clear that we are unable to guarantee exact locations or job types, however, we were able to provide you with a job opportunity in Sydney as you desired within this short time frame with a partner organisation providing accommodation and a base in Sydney. Once you arrived, you advised us that the role was not for you and decided to make applications yourself in Bondi.
We can see that you have not used all of your arrival inclusions such as the wildlife park pass or the open-top boat cruise while on the Gold Coast, the vouchers for the activities do not have an expiry date so you are welcome to still use these at any time when you are back on the Gold Coast.
We are saddened that your experience did not meet your expectations, all of our other arrival inclusions are still available to you during your stay in Australia should you wish to take advantage of and use them.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019
This company is charging way too much for equivocally nothing. Literally, if you go through Xploreasia, they will take you through all the steps and everything that you need to do anyway. This company literally sends you to Xploreasia, and all their templates come from there as well. They have not been helpful in teaching me anything about the area, or even the situation that I'm getting myself into. They keep saying that I'll learn from the next person, but the next person is Xploreasia. They charge you around $3,000, in 2019 at least, and then they keep adding fees on as you go.
One of the biggest fees, was an extra $400 for a flight. I looked it up myself. It was the same flight and it had amenities that they wouldn't verify with me. They wouldn't even tell me what airline they were trying to book through for like 20 minutes of conversation. They were just trying to get more money out of me. When asked, they sent me a list of reasons why I should go through them, but none of the reasons made sense. They said that I should get travel insurance so that way if my flight gets canceled or delayed, I can get reimbursed and changed, but then they also want to charge $400 so that way they can do the same thing... They are peppy salespeople. They don't know the details of what they're selling though.
Hi Will,
We're sorry to hear you feel this way about your recent experience with us. As I'm sure you can understand, our in-country partners have templates which they require travellers to complete which have been approved by the schools as applications, which is why we pass these approved templates to our travellers to complete for a strong and quick application process to the schools in South Korea.
We are saddened to hear that you feel our team and partner did not communicate well with you about the trip. You were told all of the trip inclusions and possible school contracts that you have the option to engage in after successful completion of the TESOL. As the locations of schools vary across South Korea we can not provide any information on these areas until your placement has been confirmed. However, you booked our in-country TESOL course which as you are aware starts in Seoul.
Our Teach Abroad trips provide you with the opportunity to teach English overseas, as well as connecting you with our in-country partner, Global Work & Travel provide dedicated pre-departure support, access to our 24/7 Emergency Line, plus many other inclusions which many are only offered exclusively through Global Work & Travel.
In terms of flights, we do not force our customers to book these through us. We do recommend it though and offer the service as a way to save our customers stress and time, to ensure they arrive at the right place at the right time, and to be able to provide flexibility in case something comes up that needs them to be changed, which online budget fares generally do not come with. All of our trips require travellers to purchase travel insurance so we know you are safe and covered overseas if anything was to happen to you.
We are disappointed that your experience so far did not meet your expectations and that you have chosen not to continue with the trip before even starting your TESOL and placement in South Korea.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019
Moving from UK to BC. We already had our VISAs to work in Canada sorted before contacting Global but they have been so helpful with every part of our journey since then. It has been so easy to contact Anna and she has been able to give us loads of help and advice. The orientation session was great, we learnt loads and everyone was really friendly and helpful. We have had great experiences with Global and would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking of emigrating to Canada.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019
Anna, Stacey and Tiarna have all been exceptionally helpful, patient and understanding with all of my travel, work and immigration questions and bookings. I initially booked GW&T as a way to lock myself into actually doing the move, but the bonus is that I haven't had to worry about a thing - as a person who gets quite a bit of travel anxiety, it is an invaluable asset. A big thanks to everyone who has helped me make my dream of moving and working overseas a reality. A+.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019
Worst company ever. Uses dodgy sales tactics to get your money then back tracks on promises and does very little actual work helping customers. Has been investigated for dodgy sales practices in the past and needs to be again. Have not actually met anyone who has said postive things about this company. All other fellow travellers I was with have quit their jobs and living situations arranged for them overseas. Do not use this company for a working holiday to the UK.
Hi Annabelle,
We're very saddened to receive this review and very sorry that you feel this way about your experience with us. We understand that you felt you were told incorrect information upon booking your trip regarding securing a job opportunity in central London, however, our team reviewed the phone call recording between yourself and the rep to find this was never discussed. You were then offered a great ‘live in’ position that you happily accepted outside of London.
Our team checked in with you shortly after starting your job opportunity to which you responded you were not enjoying the job, our team replied offering support and to help resolve why you were not enjoying your role, to which you responded saying you had a family emergency arise and you had to leave as soon as possible and it did not have anything to do with not liking the job and location.
Our team have worked hard to try and resolve your frustrations and supported you throughout your entire trip. We have delivered on every part of the trip and provided you with all the trip inclusions.
Over our many review platforms, we are proud to have 10,000+ 4 & 5-star reviews from happy customers who have been extremely satisfied with our trips and service.
Again, we are sorry that you feel the trip did not meet your expectations.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019
I am so happy with the enthusiasm of team Global! The people who work at Global really love what they do and they show that in every way possible. They backed me up with any question I could possibly have and makes the trip feel really safe and prepared.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019
The information session was very helpful and very informative, Any questions I had were answered and additional info was given in all instances. Glad to know that people are here to help if needed, and will help with any other questions or information that I need.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019
Very friendly and helpful staff, provided plenty of useful information. Settling into Canada has been incredibly easy, it's an amazing. Their office is in a stunning location and it beautifly set out. The views of the mountains in the background are stunning.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
I've been happy with the experience the communication has always been really fast and helpful, and the information given in the orientation presentation was very useful, with lots of different experiences on offer. I would recommend Global to anyone wanting to do a working holiday.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
My Canadian orientation was very informative and creative. Especially due to it being run by Eimear who made the whole powerpoint very easy to comprehend by giving life experiences as well as showing enthusiasm which lighted up the room with laughs also keeping us interested and engaged. 10/10 Eimear killed it!!!!
Hi Brock,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Work & Travel Expert Eimear was so helpful and informative, especially during your orientation. We're so glad she was able to make you feel so welcomed into Canada.
Thanks for travelling with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
It's been a fab morning, I didn't expect all of the support that has been given to us. I'm now more confident that this company suitable for my needs. Eimear has been so so lovely and has made us all feel at ease. She's super funny and incredibly informative. I'm excited to get my job placement secured asap!!
Hi Annie,
Thank you for choosing Global Work & Travel for your Working Holiday in Canada trip!
We're so pleased to read you had a 4-star experience with Eimear and that she filled you in on everything. It's great that she has been so funny and friendly.
Enjoy the rest of your trip, we're so excited for you.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
It was a very informative session and laid back, I really enjoyed the vibe and Eimear made the session easy to attend. The cider at 10:30 in the morning definitely topped off the experience. A nice introduction to Canada. EIMEAR IS A BABE.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
Happy with experience, lovely friendly people. Happy to answer questions we have. Came with sceptical attitude through previous costs and wondered whether it was worth the money however happy with service of Global so far and the confidence they have in their services.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2019
I don't have a single bad word to say about my experience with the Global Work and Travel Co thus far. From start to finish everyone has been so friendly, helpful and informative. I'd specifically like to give a shoutout to Dylan who is my Travel Concierge. From the beginning he has been responsive and informative and has been very helpful when it came down to me selecting travel insurance and my flights. I am very indecisive and panic about committing to things (especially when they are as important and expensive as these!) and there have been some circumstances where for example, I myself found cheaper flights that did not come with the support I would get by purchasing through Global.
I was naturally hesitant however Dylan explained to me the pros and cons for each side of the argument and put my mind at ease regarding any flight delays (fingers crossed they don't happen!) transfers etc which are all things we don't want to be worrying about on our travels. I've not once felt pressured to automatically select the options Dylan has suggested to me and when it came to travel insurance for example I picked my own, yet with the flights I purchased through Global for the peace of mind more than anything.
Overall I am very happy with my experience and hope it continues to be this great up until I fly to Brisbane next February. There is always a friendly voice down the phone to answer any questions no matter how silly they may seem, I know for a fact I have probably been one annoying customer at times haha but I have always ended my communications satisfied. I would 100% recommend the Global Work and Travel Co to anyone who is wanting to travel but is a bit scared to do so as the support is incredible.
Hi Melissa,
We’re blown away with your review and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your 5/5 star experience with us in great detail. Thank you so much!
We’re thrilled our team, especially your Travel Concierge Dylan, was able to put your mind at ease and calm your (completely normal) travel nerves! Our team knows how important it is to feel comfortable when making your travel decisions and we’re glad Dylan was able to help you tailor your travel to suit your needs.
We’re so happy to hear you have been satisfied with the support and guidance our team has provided you with, and we also love hearing that you’d recommend us around to anyone wanting to travel!
Enjoy your trip to Australia with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
I have been very pleased with my experience with the Global Work and Travel Co. They have helped me a lot along the way to get me here and they really easy to work with. Shame about the weather so far but really looking forward for what's to come.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Fantastic from the first phone call to the time of arrival. Very friendly staff and very professional throughout. Would recommended to anyone looking to work in Australia! Job opportunity received in townsville before arrival working in a bar and can't wait to start!
Hi Scott,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such awesome feedback!
We are so glad to hear our team has been able to help you, from your initial call through to your arrival in Australia. We hope you enjoy your exciting move to Townsville and your epic job working in a bar.
We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Enjoy the rest of your time in Oz with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Global have been very helpful from the start, been helpful every step of the way, from the first call to arriving in Australia. The staff are very friendly and would advise anyone who is thinking of doing this to go through global.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Although communication in the first stages were lacking slightly due to change in trip coordinator, things were resolved quickly and were very helpful on arrival! I was made to feel at home and would highly recommend! Hostel accommodation is very nice!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Content with the service, friendly service and helpful feedback and useful starter pack information and guidance. Warm welcome and friendly staff upon arrival. However, I was not completely satisfied with job offer after the areas and interests I asked to work in.
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy to read that you're content with our service, feedback and guidance throughout your travel journey.
We're disappointed to read you weren't happy with the job opportunity you were offered, but we do try our best to cater to interests and offer additional opportunities.
Enjoy the rest of your trip with Global Work & Travel.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Global have been amazing from the very beginning! Going to Australia for a year is such a big commitment and so far away but the support they've provided has been amazing. I'm so happy with the job opportunity they arranged for me and they've explained everything so well. The little perks you get through booking with them is awesome! I'm so excited to cuddle a koala :D. Thank you so much, can't wait to explore more of Oz.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
My Global Work & Travel experience has been great!! The feedback and knowledge has been first class. Anna ** my arrival coordinator has been exceptional. Especially because as I have been constantly emailing and messaging about everything to do with my Canada trip. Cant fault her or Global.
Hi Ben,
Thank you for choosing Global Work & Travel for your Canada trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with your Arrivals Coordinator and that she has been in constant contact and provided you with first-class knowledge.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
For the price of going through Global Work & Travel, their professionalism, assistance, customer service, facilities, are well worth it if you're new to the Working Holiday experience. Very welcoming, very informative, as well as a great peace of mind.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
Traveling with Global has been amazing. Making all the steps getting anywhere have been so much easier, and help with some details I would not even think about when trying to do something so similar. The team that worked with me have answered so many of my questions in such detail. So Fantastic.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Great orientation, complimentary beverages always a winner! Really friendly staff, made us feel very comfortable, lots of information told to us in a way that made us feel easy. Everyone's feeling very confident after the orientation. Very educational, feeling very excited about the future.
Hi Bethany,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience at your orientation and enjoyed the complimentary drinks! and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service and making our Global Travellers feel comfortable and excited about the adventure ahead.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co. and we hope you enjoy your trip.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Kirsty along with Katy have been an absolute pleasure to work with. They have made moving across the other side of the world a breeze. I highly recommend to anyone considering moving across the world for work and travel. :)
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
The initial phone call to offer "information" on this travel experience was filled with pressure to "pay now or you will lose your chance." I was not offered additional information on fees and the series of events in order to travel to Australia until I paid a few thousand dollars. You pay an initial fee of $1800, you then pay another $900-$1600 for insurance, $300-400 for a visa (which I knew to expect) an additional couple thousand for airfare and all of these things are paid before you even secure a job.
I wish that this series of events wasn't so secretive and that more information was disclosed in the beginning, but then again, most people probably wouldn't go through this company if they knew how much everything would cost. There is no lost of partnering organizations so you can research companies that you may want to work for and prepare yourself for an interview. I am about 2 months away from landing in Australia and still do not have any leads on jobs. It's terrifying to pay all of this money to travel on a work visa and hear that 2 weeks before your trip, you will start scheduling interviews.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Jaz has been really lovely the entire time I've been in contact with her about my flights and travel details. Helped me a lot choosing different tours and gave me some amazing options to choose from. The flight deals she got me were amazing and I can't wait to keep talking to her about my travel details.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
My travel concierge, Jaz has been amazing in helping me with my flights/travel insurance and any extra other bits I’ve needed help with. Always keeping in contact and being an overall friendly person towards me over the phone. Jaz has made booking some of the very difficult things very easy, truly don’t think I would have been going to the UK without her.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Sydney!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with our team, especially Jaz. We're glad that she has made some of the tricky travel logistics so easy for you.
Enjoy your UK trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
It’s been an amazing experience, very easy team to work with and been incredibly helpful. Definitely made everything so much easier for myself. Will be recommending The Global team to any of my mates who decide to work abroad. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I spoke to Angie who was very helpful and a lot of fun to talk to, she helped me find what would fit me most and helped me through the entire process. Definitely the best customer service experience, let alone experience on the phone. Thanks, Angie!
Thanks for the positive feedback, Sofia!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers and making them feel comfortable, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with our team, particularly Angie. Our team love finding the best trip to suit you and your travel needs.
Enjoy your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
The orientation was really informing, Eimear was really nice and helpful, but I would have expected a little bit more job offers. The emails got a reply very fast. A little bit too expensive, but the people were good advisors.
Hi Daniela,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with some feedback, we really appreciate it!
We are so glad your Work & Travel Expert Eimear was so helpful, nice and prompt with her communication.
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so the price of our trips is a reflection of all the incredible inclusions.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
I'm really impressed with how efficient and supportive Global Work and Travel have been. The company has been super helpful with any questions I have. I definitely don't feel nervous about living in a completely new country anymore with Global Work and Travel to fall back on if I'm ever in need of assistance!
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Rhiannon was so helpful and lovely. She told me about what to expect, her experiences and she made the whole process very easy and straightforward. She provided me with all the information I needed going forward. I am thankful for her help and support, it was a great chat! I’m so excited to begin this journey now!
Hi Sophie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such delightful feedback!
We're so glad your Work & Travel Expert Rhiannon was so helpful and filled you in on everything you needed to know before your trip away. It's great to read that she made the whole process simple for you.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co. and we hope you enjoy your exciting overseas adventure!
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
From the beginning Global Work & Travel have been so easy and great to work with, making me feel so comfortable and made the whole journey so far feel so easy, I wouldnt be here without them. Can't wait for the rest of my experience in Canada.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
I have read many bad reviews about Global Work & Travel (GWAT) but here is my personal experience...real talk. They have been absolutely wonderful so far. My move to Canada isn't until October/November 2020 (I will be moving for 2 years) and they have already been extremely attentive. My trip and arrival coordinator's are so lovely and I have been able to have a Skype call with my arrival coordinator to discuss where I would like to be located and what job roles interest me.
I do note that when I first inquired with GWAT they were quite pushy about me putting down a deposit but you do need to understand that this is their job and they have hundreds of calls a day to attend to and will prioritise those who put down their deposits. They don't want to be messed around when there are other customers who are ready and interested. I think I ended up paying a total of $1800 to GWAT. This seems like a lot of money to be forking out but if you sit down and think about how much you are getting covered for, it is an amazing price that I would pay again in a heartbeat. What GWAT has done for me:
- assisting me with my visa process;- helping me set up my bank account upon arrival in Canada;
- helping me set up my SIN Number upon arrival in Canada;
- 24/7 support when I am over in Canada;
- helping me find a job before I move;
- helping me with accommodation before I move;
- 2 day orientation upon arrival in Canada;
- 2 free nights accommodation at a hostel upon arrival in Canada;
- season ski pass (depending on job);
- $60 voucher for sim card upon arrival in Canada; and
- When I paid for my trip in full GWAT were doing a deal if I paid in full there and then I would get two free nights accommodation anywhere in America (3 star)
covered by them.
These are most of the things covered with the initial $1800 I paid (not including everything) and as you can see already it is well worth your money. Not only do I feel safer going through this company but I know that if I am ever stuck I will always have the 24/7 support. Another benefit is that if I ever want to move location or change jobs (within reason) GWAT will help assist me and I won't need to worry about organizing it by myself.
The only thing I would have to be negative about with GWAT is the price of travel insurance through them, it is very expensive. I have been quoted $7,376.82 for my 2 years over in Canada. This to me seems very extreme as I do travel a lot myself and know a lot about travel insurance. In saying that, you can understand that it will be reliable as it covers you for absolutely everything with no excess (including snow-sports). I have looked into travel insurance myself and it looks like it will cost me around $2,500 with $300 excess for my 2 years in Canada. I hope this information is helpful and if anyone has any questions feel free to ask me. I promise you GWAT is worth it and is not a scam.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
Our travel journey took, roughly, a year to fully finalise and finish. We had a couple different co-ordinators throughout the planning whom were all super helpful and supportive! The time difference between countries was hard to work around but with constant e-mails and fast response times, you can hardly notice. If, like me, you turn to reviews before finally booking something, I would say my top advice is to give yourselves a good year to plan everything and just GO FOR IT. The Global Work and Travel team help you through everything along the way and even continue with their support after you have arrived at your destination. Definitely 10/10 recommend. Wish I had done this sooner.
Hi Laura-May,
Wow, a huge thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience. We're glad our team was able to offer you constant support and helped you with everything along the way.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co. and we hope you are enjoying your trip!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
Absolutely amazing service, super friendly and helpful. Made the transition so much more easier and a lot less daunting. They helped with things that I didn't even think about. Mikayala was super helpful. Loving Canada and I can not wait to see more of it.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2019
They made applying for work so easy. If I was stuck or had any questions then my travel concierge Eimear would be wonderful and help. I had some trouble with my visa and they helped me out. The orientation was easy and really helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019
From the moment I arrived in Australia, things have been taking a turn for the worst. I have worked for a whole year to save up for this trip to still not have enough. When first heard of Global Work and Travel, they had told me I need 5,000 USD to enter the country. When I did not have enough they told me to borrow the money from family members and other people to get into the country faster. When I arrived to Australia they were not much help and could not get me to where I needed to be without having to reach them fast enough. When I first got to Australia I could not get my money until 2 days later which meant I had to starve for 2 days without eating. When I finally had my orientation they told me they would help and more, that they would be here 24/7 but they lied. I had to live for myself by finding apartments, finding jobs by myself which I turned out to be unsuccessful.
I used all my money moving around house to house, job to job. Without getting paid. They make it seem like it's your fault when they present these horrible jobs towards you some which you don't even get paid for. My support team member name is Hanna and she is not much help but claims she does everything in her power to help. I've told her 10 times I'm starving out here and she's focused on what I've done by denying the jobs she's presented towards me. I've had the worst experience since I've been down here and I've only been down here for 4 weeks.
What they don't tell you is if your jobs are 3 hours away, or even 4 hours away you have to pay for everything including flight cost and more. They make it seem like they will help assist you on your journey no matter what. But that's a lie. This company is a scam and they do not help. I still trying to figure out how I can go back home before I end up homeless in Australia. PLEASEEE read this before thinking about traveling with this company. Everything they tell you is what they have to, to make you feel comfortable enough to spend your hard earned money with them.
Hi Patricia,
We're sorry to hear you feel this way about your experience with us. We take negative feedback like this very seriously, as this goes against our core values and mission to provide a premium service.
Upon investigation into this feedback, we are aware that you were offered your first job opportunity one month prior to your arrival in Australia. Following your interviews, your Trip Coordinator advised you to send the Hiring Manager of our partner organisation an email confirming your interest in the position. This was failed to be completed, so our partner did not move forward with hiring you.
On the same day as your in-country orientation, another job opportunity was presented to you. However, you declined this as you wanted to be closer to the city.
Three days after arrival, a third job opportunity was presented in the city, you attended this interview and were offered a job. You had expressed concerns about accommodation so we were in touch to offer accommodation assistance. Despite our efforts, you resigned one day later.
One day after your resignation, you were presented with another job opportunity which offered live-in accommodation. You were successful in obtaining this job, however, decided after employment that you would not be living on-site, which was one of the job requirements, and you found your own accommodation.
Since then, you have been provided with two additional job opportunities, one with staff accommodation and one without. However, we have heard no response.
We understand you have decided to stay in Australia and we will continue to assist you with your job opportunities whilst you are here.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2019
Global has reassured me through every part of my trip. Always help with any questions I have, very friendly team. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to work abroad but don't want to be completely alone. Great way to meet new people who are in the same situation as you.
Hi Tonika,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us on here! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to you've found the team to be so reassuring and that we were able to answer any questions you had for us.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co. and we hope you're enjoying your trip in Australia.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2019
My experience so far has been very positive! The team has been very supportive and answered any and every question I had. Since I was traveling alone I was very nervous to figure everything out by myself. Global Work & Travel Co. took so much of the guesswork out of things and made me feel so much more comfortable and confident with my travel!
Hi Jenna,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad that our team has been so supportive and answered all your questions for you. We totally understand how intimidating it can be, so we're glad that we were able to take care of all the stressful travel logistics for you!
Enjoy your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
Been having an awesome time in Vancouver so far exploring the city. The team at Global have been great helping me when needed. Very excited to start my new job in Kananaskis on the 9th. I plan to travel around after the winter season.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
I arrived in Canada a few days ago, so far I've had a mad time. I've been exploring the city with my friend and will be going to Whistler to work soon. This is my first solo travel experience I've been fairly nervous of course, however, having Global and my trip coordinator Eimear helping through the steps has been great and made me super excited for my working holiday. Cheers guys.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
I have really been taken back by the level of organization within Global. Everyone has been super friendly, and rather than feeling like a 'client' I feel more of a friend of the Global workers due to their confident, friendly and fun attitudes. I was lucky enough to be introduced to global while in NZ by Mikayla, and since arriving in Vancouver have been helped by Matt and Eimear, who have been fantastic. All information I need has been received without me even asking. THANK YOU GLOBAL.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
I was helped out in many situations and even before I entered the country, all my worries were corrected very quick and any questions asked were answered and solutions for them were given. So excited to continue the rest of my journey with Global, thanks guys.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019
Signed up for more information on the trunks and trails trips and within that day received 6 texts to schedule a call, ignored them, received a call few days later. Spoke to Lex who was friendly, informative, a bit pushy in a sense obviously working on commission, made this trip sound wonderful... which it does don’t get me wrong! Then said I had to pay a deposit which I have... said there was no real rush to pay remaining balance, but then spoke to trip coordinator Tai who now rushing for me to pay the trip and yes there is an option to pay by installments, but again not so easily feasible!
Feel like I’ve been pushed into something without be able to really think about and consider options! Yes maybe I’ve not read small print as now I have to fund for rabies vaccination, and police check etc! It’s ending up costing more and more and really what is it am I actually paying for? Apart from deposit not paid anything else and don’t think I want to after hearing other reviews! Sounds like they just rip you off!
Hi Emma,
We're very saddened to receive this review and very sorry that you feel this way about your experience with us.
We have strict deadlines for our intakes, which are due to things such as visa submission dates & cut-offs, season variables, intake capacity for our offices, and even flight limitations for some trips. Depending on the trip, these fill up especially quickly during peak periods, and on a first-in, first-served basis. Our reps were simply trying to save you any disappointment from missing out on a spot on our Trunks & Tails Rescue trip as it’s very popular.
The cost of your volunteer trip is to fund all the trip inclusions, including a volunteer placement, pre-departure information pack, return airport transfers, accommodation for the duration of your placement, some meals, cultural activities, project supplies, ongoing support and much more.
Please feel free to contact your Trip Coordinator or email us on feedback@globalworkandtravel.com if you want to discuss your trip, its inclusions and your deposit further. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019
Global was very helpful with all aspects of my trip. They were really helpful with things I would have no clue how to do. Coordinators and other travelers were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend to other travelers who are slight unsure what they want to do and how to do it.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019
Everything so far has been great. Eimear has helped with all my needs and has made this whole experience a breeze. Really excited to be in Vancouver and to explore the country. Wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of Global!
Hi Isaac,
Thanks so much for leaving us a great review!
We're so happy to hear that everything has been great so far and that your Trip Coordinator Eimear has helped make the process as simple as possible for you.
Enjoy your time in Canada with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Global Work & Travel Company Information
- Company Name:
- Global Work & Travel
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 2008
- Website:
- www.globalworkandtravel.com
