ABOUT AWESOME TRAVEL
Every Journey Begins with a Dream
Every great opportunity starts with someone asking, “What if?”
Maybe it is the dream of working in another country.
Maybe it is building a career with one of the world's leading hospitality brands.
Or maybe it is simply the desire to discover what you are capable of.
At Awesome Travel, we have spent more than two decades helping students, graduates and young professionals take that first step with confidence.
We believe international work experience is about so much more than travelling overseas.
It is about building confidence, discovering new opportunities and realising that you are capable of more than you ever imagined.
Sometimes the biggest journey is not across the world. It is discovering what is possible within yourself.
Our Story
Who We Are
For more than two decades, Awesome Travel has had the privilege of helping thousands of young people begin life-changing international journeys.
Over the years, we have built trusted relationships with international employers, programme sponsors and industry partners, but what has always mattered most to us is people.
To us, every participant is far more than an application.
You are an individual with your own personality, dreams and ambitions.
That is why we take the time to get to know you, understand your goals and guide you with honesty, encouragement and genuine care.
Because when someone believes in you, you begin to believe in yourself.
The Awesome Travel Way
Everything we do is guided by six simple beliefs.
We see the person before we see the application.
We believe in people before they believe in themselves.
We meet every participant where they are.
We walk beside them every step of the way.
We celebrate not just where they go—but who they become.
We help them discover what is possible.
Experience That Gives You Confidence.
25 years of delivering trusted international work and cultural exchange opportunities.
Our experience means we understand that no two journeys are exactly the same.
Over the years, we have supported participants through exciting opportunities, changing visa requirements,
global challenges and countless life-changing moments. That experience helps us anticipate challenges,
answer the difficult questions and provide honest guidance when it matters most.
No matter what the journey brings, our commitment remains the same:
Honest advice.
Trusted opportunities.
Unwavering support.
Because no matter where your journey takes you, you will never have to face it alone.
More Than Colleagues Behind every participant's journey is a team that genuinely cares.
We are a close-knit team who believe:
The way we care for one another is the way we will care for our participants.
Whether we are preparing students for their first international interview, volunteering in our local community,
raising guide dogs for the South African Guide-Dogs Association or simply spending time together as a team,
the values that guide us at work are the same values we try to live every day.
We believe the strongest teams are built on kindness, encouragement and a genuine sense of family.
These are the same values we bring to every interaction with our participants.
From your very first conversation with us, we hope every participant feels welcomed, encouraged and supported.
Meet Some of the Awesome Travel Family
Family comes in all shapes and sizes.
Over the years, our office has been home to more than just
our team. It has also been home to some very special four-legged family members who have brought joy, comfort and countless smiles to everyone who has walked through our doors.
This group photograph incudes Hunter, who spent almost 15 years growing up alongside Awesome Travel. From just 8 weeks old, he welcomed staff, participants and international employers into our office with
his calm, gentle nature.
Alongside Hunter, we have also had the privilege of raising
guide dog puppies for the South African Guide Dogs
Association. An experience that has taught us so much
about patience, encouragement and believing in potential.
In many ways, they helped shape the culture of Awesome Travel too.
Your Next Step
Your Story Starts Here
Whether you are still exploring your options or already dreaming about your future overseas, we would love to get to know you.
Tell us about your goals. Your questions. Your dreams. Let’s see what’s possible.