17 of the Best Places to do Farm Work in Australia
We’ve all heard the stories from those people who have dropped everything, taken a gap year gallivanting off to places around the globe and never looked back. They’re quick to tell us …
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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. …
43 things to do before you’re 30
Dreams and aspirations drive us and give us purpose. They make us feel alive, like we’re thriving and on top of the world. We feel unstoppable. The world really is our oyster. …
What is Ecotourism?
Travel is good for the soul. It expands the mind – and our hearts. And it helps us realise life’s most important purpose, which is to love and respect everyone around us …
23 Alternative Christmas Holiday Ideas
Every year, Christmases are spent around the tree in the family living room. Someone cooks up a festive feast and everyone toasts to their favourite time of year. These are the special …
Oyster reviews: Surf development course
Find out what Oyster volunteers have said in these reviews of our surf development course in Australia: “My time was amazing! The staff are super great people and incredibly welcoming and friendly. …
My volunteering diary: Ecuador wildlife sanctuary – by Barbara Boylan
Last day of the week and I get Saturday off! Looking forward to a long sleep though the girls sharing my cabin leave in the morning so probs won’t get much of …
My experience of volunteering at an Ecuador wildlife sanctuary – by Barbara Boylan
Barbara Boylan is currently volunteering at the Ecuador wildlife sanctuary, helping to care for rescued animals. Some of these animals are being prepared for release to the wild, whereas others will spend …
Travelling the Galapagos after volunteering – by Barbara Boylan
Barbara Boylan has just spent a week travelling the Galapagos after completing her conservation volunteering project. Find out more about what it is like to be travelling the Galapagos below: A week …
Week 2 in as a Galapagos volunteer
Galapagos volunteer Barbara Boylan has been keeping us updated with her tales of conservation volunteering on this stunning archipelago. Here she tells us more about her second week as a Galapagos volunteer: …
