What we got out of our own gap years?
Here at Oyster, we love to travel – that’s a given – but we often forget what we each got from our own gap years. We have taken some time to think …
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A family conservation adventure
The Wrench family spent one week in September 2015 volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica. Kerri, Simon, Sienna and Charlie were kind enough to share with us their thoughts and experiences of …
Free time planning whilst on the game reserve
Taking part in our Big 5, game ranger and veterinary projects on the game reserve in South Africa isn’t all work and no play. You will be living in a stunning and …
Next steps in sun bear care in Borneo
Volunteers in Borneo have been busy at it of late, working hard to help the sun bears at the rehabilitation centre to embrace their wild side. Through their hard work, the centre …
It’s the perfect time for a China Adventure!
As one of the largest countries in the world, the prospect of travelling China can be daunting. Find out why China should be on your travel list.
A guide to finding your perfect TEFL course
This guide will shed some light on the TEFL mystery and will provide you with guidance about how to choose a good, reputable TEFL provider.
A day in the life of a volunteer in Chile
Saskia is still having a fantastic time in Chile. If you want to see what she has been up to check out posts one and two, three and four. Today she is sharing her experience of what a day in …
Fantastic news from LIONSROCK
Oyster are happy to announce that we have some excellent news from LIONSROCK! Petrica, Lavinia and Lidia and baby lions, Tarhon Big and Marin are the newest arrivals to the Big Cat …
Oyster partner receives the highest CSIA ranking available!
At Oyster, we are proud to announce that Colin Borrow, our partner in Jasper, has just received his CSIA Level 4 conductor’s certification!
What to pack in an emergency first aid kit
It is good to be prepared on a trip abroad and to take precautions. What you should pack in your first aid kit depends on the type of trip that you are going on. I have created a kit for all occasions.
