Guide to volunteering with children
Have you considered volunteering on a teaching, childcare or sport coaching programme? This guide will help you to choose the right programme for you!
Category: Oyster News
Top 8 Scariest Places to Visit on Earth
With Halloween around the corner we at Oyster thought it would be appropriate to find out what the strangest, spookiest and scariest places are around the world. From creepy caverns to terrifying …
How to survive ‘Delhi belly’ in India
The idea of travelling to India is often exciting, but too often travellers cross it off the bucket list because people fear the dreaded ‘Delhi belly’.
Guide To Working Overseas
Working overseas in a foreign country is a unique and enriching experience. It allows you to get a good perspective of a country which is new to you and exposes you to …
Oyster’s top tips for how to be culturally sensitive when travelling
How to be culturally sensitive when travelling Having the opportunity to experience other cultures is a key part of travelling, and one of the most exciting parts too. Whether you are trekking …
How to dress like a local in our destinations
Wondering if that old denim shirt or pair of flip-flops can survive another outing? Can’t decide how to best appear like an experienced local? Want to give off that well-settled and cool …
Most awkward travel experiences – true stories from the Oyster team!
Anyone who has been away before will know that when travelling, things don’t always go as smoothly as planned. The hectic lives we lead as European/American ‘urbanites’ who are used to iPhone …
Volunteering with wild elephants in Sri Lanka, by Tasha Whates
We at Oyster are very proud and excited to have received a blog post written by one of our volunteers who volunteered with elephants in Sri Lanka this summer for 2 weeks. Thank …
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 …
What to do in your free time in Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb is a haven for ski and snowboard enthusiasts and is a globally renowned resort for its quality of terrain and quantity of snow. Oyster sends groups out to Whistler every …
