14 intriguing facts about Borneo
Borneo is an incredible island and is somewhere that many travellers dream of visiting. Don’t believe me? Check out these 14 fascinating facts about Borneo to see why it is on so many bucket lists. …
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Life as a volunteer in Costa Rica by Faye Simpson
Today we have a fantastic first-hand account from Faye Simpson of what it is like volunteer in Costa Rica with turtles. Keep reading to find out all about what it is really like …
The moment I fell in love with Malaysia
When I was asked to visit Malaysia for work in April, I jumped at the chance – nothing and nobody could stop me doing this! Oyster Worldwide was setting up new projects …
15 ways to stay healthy when you travel abroad
Now nothing spoils an overseas trip like getting sick. But don’t let the fear of getting ill stop you from travelling we have put together our top tips to help keep you …
Visiting the sun bear rehabilitation centre in Borneo
Everyone who knows me is more than aware that bears are my favourite animal. When the opportunity arose therefore to head to Borneo to visit a leading sun bear rehabilitation centre, I …
17 fascinating facts about coral reefs
Coral reefs are intriguing things and as we wrote about last month it is imperative that we protect them. Because of that we have put together our top 17 fascinating facts about coral …
Visiting orangutans in Borneo and Malaysia
I have just returned from an amazing time visiting our most recent project: volunteering with orangutans in Borneo and Malaysia. I am extremely excited to be able to offer this opportunity to …
My day in the life of a zookeeper in Malaysia
I have just returned from an amazing time visiting our most recent project where participants can take part in a zookeeper internship. This is such an exciting opportunity and one which many …
Top 7 reasons to do a medical internship abroad if you are considering a career in medicine
If you are considering a career in medicine then getting work experience is vital. Volunteering abroad can be a fantastic option as not only do you get excellent experience, but you will …
Top 12 ways to fund a gap year
Working out how to fund a gap year can be tough, but it is certainly not impossible. With a bit of planning and hard work everyone can save up for a trip of a …
