Why you should avoid tame tigers in Thailand
The appeal of hugging a tiger for many is huge. The thought of embracing one of the most majestic and ferocious felines in the world can simply be too tantalising. Before you …
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How I became a game ranger in South Africa- by Adam Watson
Adam Watson has just returned from spending 8 weeks in South Africa where he trained to be a game ranger. Along with a group of other hardworking interns, they learned all about …
Oyster Reviews: Game ranger qualification in South Africa
“Thank you! The weeks have gone really well, I really enjoy life on the reserve. The people are great, and the volunteers are also really nice. The lessons are going well, being …
Meet the Oyster Worldwide Team: Harriet Wray, Travel Adviser
I joined Oyster Worldwide in December 2014. I graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2011 and have since spent two years living and working in Vancouver, Canada and 4 months backpacking …
Where are they now? Sean McGann tells us how his life has changed since his time in Nepal
Sean McGann headed to Nepal with Oyster way back in January 2008. We are really pleased that Sean has got in touch to tell us how his life has changed since he …
Why is marine conservation so important?
Marine conservation as a concept is relatively new. It was only in the 1960s that it was generally acknowledged that major fish populations were in decline and ecosystems were dramatically deteriorating. Today, …
My time volunteering in South Africa – by Toby Fleming
“From January to April 2013, I spent 12 weeks volunteering in South Africa, coaching sport in the townships. I was desperate to do something to do with sport on my gap year, …
Charlotte Gannon describes her life as a gap year volunteer
I cannot believe I am sitting here with packed boxes beside me ready for university and my trip to South Africa finished 3 months ago. The 8 weeks I spent out working with …
Rafting and Chitwan Safari in Nepal
In the latest of our series, Chris Wagstaff has emailed us with his experience of participating on the White Water Rafting and Chitwan Safari trips – both of which can be added …
Where are they now?: Dan Browne discusses his time volunteering in Tanzania
Dan Browne volunteered in Tanzania with Oyster in 2010 for 5 months. His gap year (between school and university) has had a big impact on the decisions Dan has made since returning …
