Training in Outback Australia, by Alysha Jaillet
A big thank you to Alysha from Canada who has taken the time to give us her account of her training week in outback Queensland and her experiences of working on a …
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Childcare volunteer changes the lives of Romanian orphans
In August 2017, an Oyster childcare volunteer, Victoria Vuckovic decided to do all that she could to improve the lives of Romanian orphans. Victoria joined the Oyster childcare volunteer programme for 8 …
The Oyster guide to Romania
The Oyster guide to Romania gives you a great snap shot into life within this fascinating country, from the weather to the history, from culture to skiing. Dip in to find out …
Oyster’s Top 17 Fascinating Facts About rhinos
Top 17 Facts About Rhinos We Bet You Didn’t Know Rhinos are one of the most iconic animals in the world, yet many people do not know a great deal about this …
Why you should leave social media at home when travelling
Social Media – Yes or No? There is an argument on both sides for this. It is clear on the one hand that in many ways, the world of social media has …
Why you won’t regret travelling
“It’s the things you don’t do you regret” as the age-old saying goes, and simply, travelling will never be something you regret doing. It allows you to discover new places which you …
Advice for first time travellers
Travelling overseas for the first time can be daunting, especially if you are thinking about going solo. Don’t worry! There is a first time for everyone so you are definitely not alone. …
Oyster’s top 17 facts you didn’t know about South Africa
South Africa is known to be an incredibly diverse country, with amazing wildlife, friendly people and buzzing cities. But there is much more to South Africa than meets the eye, and we …
Top 4 tips for travelling Australia – by Georgie
Top 4 tips for travelling Australia – by Georgie I have just returned from a trip to Australia and every time I revisit I pick up more tips on how to conquer …
6 Top Tips For Overcoming Homesickness
The most important message to relay here is that you’re not the only one! After the excitement of planning a trip, googling the destination and imagining what your life will be like, …
