19 Interesting Holidays to Try in 2020
Are you looking to try something different in the New Year? Travelling is one of the best ways to broaden your mind and delight your soul, as well as open your heart …
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Best things to do in Canada in summer
Have you made plans for the summer yet? If not, there’s still time to book your place to spend the summer working in Canada with Oyster. We have links with employers in …
Here is Where to See Wolves in Europe
One of the best wildlife experiences you can have is wolf watching in Europe. Wolves and humans have had a complicated relationship throughout history. We have hunted them, worshipped them and feared …
Time to start planning your summer volunteer adventure!
Now we are approaching the middle of winter, our thoughts are turning to the summer already. What better time to start planning for your next summer volunteer adventure? I can think of …
Travel Money Advice
We are often asked how best to take money overseas. Over the years we have recommended many different ways of doing this. Today, we feel that the best way to take your …
Oyster reviews: Volunteer with orangutans and sun bears in Borneo
Find out what Oyster volunteers have said in these reviews of our orangutan conservation project in Borneo: “It was a great experience and I did very much enjoy myself with other volunteers. …
Canada IEC Working Holiday Permit for 2020 – Hints and Tips
Is 2020 the year that you are looking to work in Canada on your gap year or during a career break ? If you are lucky enough to hold a Canadian …
Top travel blogs to watch
As a gap year and travel specialist organisation we enjoying writing daily blogs…but we also enjoy reading travel blogs! Here is a list of 15 travel blogs that we think are the …
These are 21 of the Best Places to Ski in the World
Not only is skiing a fun and sociable sport, but it’s also great for your physical and mental health. As an aerobic endurance activity, skiing helps you burn calories and lose weight. …
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 …
