Top 5 things NOT to take travelling (trust me- I know!)
You’re going away for a long period of time. If you’re like me, when it comes to packing it’s always better to be safe than sorry; you never know what you’re going …
Category: Oyster News
Demand for language skills in the working world
News reports in recent months have expressed that there is an increased demand for language skills in the working world and that companies are looking for employees with language skills. Surveys have …
Namibia Top August Photos
Our new project in Namibia has kindly been providing us with monthly updates on how the conservation work is going. This month they have provided us with ‘Top August Photos’- fantastic pictures …
South Africa sports coaching: A typical day under the South African sun
South Africa sports coaching: a typical day under the South African sun… Has this year’s World Cup given you the sporting bug? If so, why not consider our Sports Coaching programme in …
Oyster briefing day
At Oyster, we take the briefing of our participants before departure very seriously. We want to make sure that you are aware of how to stay safe, how to remain fit …
Namibia elephant tracking: June – July update
Our new and exciting Namibia project has already provided us with a June – July update including some fantastic images of wild elephants! After a few chaotic building weeks the hard working groups were rewarded with a …
How will new security measures at airports affect my travel?
New security measures at airports have been launched for flights leaving and entering the UK. Which flights will be afftected is unknown, so you are advised to leave a good amount of …
Top 5 reasons to book your gap year early
Having spent much of the past few weeks out and about visiting schools and colleges to talk about gap years, I thought it would be a good idea to summarise the messages …
Max the celebrity bear
We were delighted to hear that Max the bear has been featured in an art exhibition. Oyster has been working with the bear sanctuary in Romania since 2007, sending volunteers to work …
A journey where you get a lifetime experience
Hello volunteers and travellers out there! My name is Sophie and I spent 5 weeks in the Big Cat Sanctuary Lionsrock in South Africa. I have a big heart for all animals …
