Top tips to combat jet lag!
Jet lag is something that you can never predict. Sometimes you travel long distances and feel fine from the moment you arrive. At other times it seems you just can’t shake that …
Tag: animal conservation
What is conservation volunteering in New Zealand like?
Sending volunteers to Australia and New Zealand to take part in valuable conservation projects is something Oyster is very proud of. We offer 10 destinations in Australia and 3 in New Zealand, …
A day in the life of a Big 5 conservation volunteer
A day exploring the home of the Big 5 conservation volunteers Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport always brings a smile to my face. The reason is two-fold: firstly, there are no …
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 …
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 …
Book now for a family holiday with a difference!
Booking a family holiday with a difference: the Oyster Worldwide guide Thinking about your next family holiday? So are we! If you are looking for a family holiday with a difference then …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with elephants in Namibia
Find out what our elephant conservation volunteers in Namibia have to say about their time on the project
Interesting facts about elephants
Elephants are fascinating creatures. Being the largest of all land mammals on Earth, many aspects of their huge anatomy are a source of amazement themselves, whilst their high level of social development …
Photo Blog: Oyster’s projects in Ecuador
Take part in one of two amazing projects that Oyster offers in Ecuador. These photos illustrate the fantastic work undertaken by volunteers and project co-ordinators at our Wildlife Sanctuary and our Monkey …
Top tips from Costa Rica volunteers
Our turtle conservation volunteering project in Costa Rica is the perfect opportunity to step off the beaten track and spend some time living with remote local communities on the golden shores of …
