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 …
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Family volunteering with elephants in Namibia
An increasing number of adventurous families are looking to volunteering holidays as an alternative to the more traditional beach holiday. Whilst sipping cool drinks poolside and reading the top picks of the …
Family volunteering with monkeys through the eyes of a nine year old
Family volunteering is increasingly popular with more and more intrepid families taking the plunge and heading off on an adventure of their own. We often get fantastic and enthusiastic feedback from parents, …
Oyster’s pick of the most beautiful countries in the world
Happy New Year!! Christmas feels like a distant memory now and if you are anything like us, you are trying to think of ways to make 2018 an amazing year. How about …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteer teaching in Chile
Find out what Oyster volunteers have said in these reviews of our volunteer teaching project in Chile: “Doing really well. I absolutely love my host family. School is fun and I’m hoping …
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 …
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. …
#DitchTheSelfie Campaign!
Photo Credit As travel specialists, we at Oyster have decided to bring back the essence of what it means to experience a location and the true beauty of cultural diversity. With National …
