“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 would otherwise never have even thought about and…
Find out how our Oyster volunteers have got on in Laos: “It was such an incredible trip! I learnt so much about Laos, elephants, travelling alone and myself in general! It was completely unforgettable! I am missing Laos so much already!!…
Volunteering with animals abroad: finding the right project for you Volunteering with animals abroad is a popular and often life-changing opportunity. With so many wonderful opportunities out there, it can feel like a bit of a mine field to know…
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. Luckily our travel savvy and experienced Oyster office…
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 have rounded up our favourite 17 facts about…
Find out what our elephant conservation volunteers in Namibia have to say about their time on the project
Packing masterclass: how to travel with hand luggage only Packing can often seem like the hardest part of going travelling. Deciding what to take, working out how to fit it in the bag and then how on earth to carry…
A huge thank you to Luke for sharing his experience of volunteering in Romania with us. Why does time always fly by when you’re having so much fun? I’ve just spent three weeks with the Bear project in Romania and…
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 this vast and amazing country. Australia is a…
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, on arrival these expectations can sometimes be far-flung…
