Gap year football coaching in South Africa
In 2010 South Africa became the first African nation to host the football World Cup. The country went mad for the game, and fans and supporters from all over the world flocked …
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My time as a volunteer with sharks in South Africa
Arriving in the fishing port of Gansbaai, I was taken aback at by how beautiful the community was. The sea was lapping gently over the shore, with vast swathes of white sand …
Adopt a bear and volunteer: new member welcomed to the Oyster family
Oyster are delighted to have adopted Max the blind bear at the Romania bear sanctuary. I fell in love with Max when I volunteered at the sanctuary for three months back in …
When I was a volunteer with elephants in South Africa
My trip continued on from Port Elizabeth along the stunning Garden Route in the direction of our elephant research and conservation project. The drive was incredible, over gorges, past towering mountains and …
An unforgettable time as a volunteer with lions in South Africa
Before I arrived at LIONSROCK, in my mind I had a really clear image of what I expected: beautiful rolling hills, lions prowling gracefully around a roaring their content, and a friendly …
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa: a time never to forget!
I have just returned from South Africa, where I spent an incredible few days volunteering with the delightful monkeys and baboons at our monkey rehabilitation centre deep in the South African bush. …
Gap year support: the parent’s perspective
“Increasing numbers of young adults are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience a gap year between school and further studies. When our youngest daughter Zantel turned 18 in grade 12, …
Top five things to do on your gap year in Tanzania
When you think of Tanzania, what do you think of? Personally, I am a bit stumped by this question. Having never been there myself, and the fact that it is not really …
Melanie, current Oyster Nepal volunteer, tells us just how resourceful Nepali people are
We are very pleased to have recieved another brilliant update from Melanie Bowman who has now settled into village life tells us in this update about just how resourceful Nepali people are, …
FCO Travel Advice: Oyster Worldwide and the Know Before You Go Campaign
Whenever undertaking a trip overseas, we always want it to be as smooth running as possible. Many of the things that often go wrong for travellers can be prevented or made less …
