Conservation volunteering in Borneo – by Jessica Prestage
My name is Jessica Prestage, I’m 18 years old and I am from England. I have just completed a four-week volunteering programme in Borneo. I finished school in May and I am …
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2 days in the life of a wildlife volunteer in Thailand
Back in April I was lucky enough to experience life as an Oyster wildlife volunteer in Thailand. For two days I enjoyed working next to some of my favourite animals, whilst also …
Oyster reviews: Conservation volunteering in New Zealand
“I’m doing very well, here the volunteering has been great and kept me busy. I’m enjoying exploring wellington on my days off too. The first few days were a bit disrupted due …
Oyster reviews: volunteer in conservation, New Zealand
“Excellent project! Take your time if you change your project site. You always finish on a Friday and if you want to go the another gateway city then travel in between …
16 ways to save money when travelling
When you head abroad, it is amazing how many costs arise that you forgot to account for before you left. Whether it is unexpected airport fees or dreaded mobile roaming costs, there …
Six weeks volunteering with elephants in South Africa
Find out what it’s really like to be volunteering with elephants in South Africa from Oyster volunteer Andrew. Andrew volunteered for 6 weeks in June and July 2012 and here is what …
Where do the rescued elephants in Thailand come from?
The elephant sanctuary in Thailand has been growing over the last 5 years, and is currently home to over 20 elephants. But where do the rescued elephants in Thailand come from? Below …
Easy as ABC – trek to Annapurna Base Camp with Oyster!
We are delighted to launch our new trekking website, which offers 4 exciting treks to anyone looking to fill their annual leave with awe-inspiring adventure. Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, …
Where to See Monkeys Around the World
Have you ever asked yourself where do you find monkeys? We get the question all the time, so we have asked animal welfare expert Anne to tell us more about these cheeky …
Volunteering through the eyes of a child – Costa Rica
We were fortunate enough to have received this fabulous account from 11 year old Ruth who took part in a volunteering project with her mum at the end of last year. Ruth …
