Top tips for trekking and hiking
When it comes to exploring a new place trekking is one of my favourite ways to do it. There are few things that I enjoy more than getting outside and challenging myself …
Tag: Nepal
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 …
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 …
Sophie Browne tells us about her Nepal experience
When I first decided to take a gap year, I immediately found myself faced with a thousand different choices of what to do, where to go, and which company to go with. …
Where are they now? Leah Arnold 2008 Nepal Teaching
This is the first post in a series of ‘Where are they now?’ blogs. Leah Arnold took part in the Nepal teaching programme in January 2008, she has since been in touch …
Meet the Oyster Worldwide team: Jon Arnold, Senior Operations Manager
I have been working at Oyster Worldwide since September 2007 but that’s only half the story… I first heard about gap years when I was at Sixth Form in Haywards Heath, …
Trek in the Himalayas and fundraise for Art Refuge UK
Are you looking to do something a bit different with your annual leave this year? Why not get off the beach and off the beaten track and join our worthwhile fundraising trek …
Trek on your gap year in Nepal
All Oyster volunteers on their gap year in Nepal have the option to take part on a 10 day trek to Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is not designed to be too challenging …
My unforgettable time as a volunteer teacher in Nepal!
Now working a summer at Oyster following my degree, I am filled with excitement (and an unhealthy dose of jealousy!) every time we get an application for our Nepal program – reminded …
Erin George recounts a few tales from her first week of teaching in Nepal
My time teaching in Nepal The past week began with Kitty and I being dropped off at out school. Naturally, I was anxious about arrival. What would the school be like? Would …
