7 Incredible Volunteer Projects Abroad
Getting involved in volunteer projects abroad is an excellent use of a gap year or career break. At Oyster we have volunteer projects available across the globe that are designed not only to …
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3 months as an elephant volunteer in South Africa- by Kirsty Wilson
On 15th June 2014, I had a very tearful goodbye with my parents at Heathrow airport, not to see them again until 9th September. I spent three months as an elephant volunteer …
Q&A with a volunteer with children in Romania
Here at Oyster Worldwide we love to receive feedback from our volunteers. We asked three important questions to Megan Kirsten, who spent 4 weeks as a volunteer with children in Romania in …
A stunning photo diary of incredible Brazil
With the World Cup last year and the Olympics next year there couldn’t be a more exciting time to visit beautiful Brazil. We have put together a collection of photos taken from …
Why coach sports on my gap year?
Top 5 reasons to coach sports on your gap year Sport is one of those amazing things that can unite us all. Watch the Olympics, the paralympics, the football world cup, the …
Five ways to enjoy animals overseas- without harming them
How to enjoy animals overseas- without harming them Guest post by Chris Pitt of RIGHT-tourism Wildlife tourism and visiting animal attractions on holiday is as popular as ever. Most Bucket Lists feature …
Why donate to TREE AID to offset flights
When you book an Oyster programme you are offered the opportunity to offset your flight with a £15 donation to TREE AID. As we all know flying has a negative impact on …
Kit review: LifeStraw
At the end of last year our friends over at the Gap Year Travel Store sent us a LifeStraw (a different water purification method) to test. Desperate to try it out, we couldn’t …
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 …
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 …
