21 of the Best Treks in the World
There is no better way to experience nature’s beauty and splendour combined with a human’s tenacity and desire than a trek across and through some of the world’s greatest peaks and sights. …
Category: Nepal Trekking
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 …
A guide to Adventure Travel
What is Adventure Travel? An adventure is defined as an unusual, exciting or daring experience which takes you out of your comfort zone. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to do …
Easy as ABC – trek to Annapurna Base Camp with Oyster!
We are delighted to launch our new trekking website, which offers 4 exciting treks to anyone looking to fill their annual leave with awe-inspiring adventure. Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, …
Re-visiting Nepal – what has changed in two years? By Emma at Oyster
I volunteered as an English teacher in Nepal with Oyster in 2011. Two years later, in 2013, I returned to my host family and school in the village of Godawari to pay …
Memories from Nepal 5 years on – Part 4
4) The Langtang Trek Starting my four months in Nepal with a trek into the beautiful mountains of the Langtang region was a perfect way to settle into the country, find out …
Volunteer story – life after travel
Volunteer story: Chris, our newest Oyster ambassador, talks about life after an Oyster volunteer gap year in Nepal and what he is up to now.
Top tips for trekking and hiking
When it comes to exploring a new place trekking is one of my favourite ways to do it. There are few things that I enjoy more than getting outside and challenging myself …
Trek on your gap year in Nepal
All Oyster volunteers on their gap year in Nepal have the option to take part on a 10 day trek to Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is not designed to be too challenging …
