My first few days in Nepal – by Kenny
Our volunteers in Nepal are nearing the end of their first stint teaching in the Kathmandu Valley. Next week they begin the Oyster ‘holiday month’ during which they will go on a …
Author: Aimee Ford
Where are they now? Sean McGann tells us how his life has changed since his time in Nepal
Sean McGann headed to Nepal with Oyster way back in January 2008. We are really pleased that Sean has got in touch to tell us how his life has changed since he …
Where are they now?: Dan Browne discusses his time volunteering in Tanzania
Dan Browne volunteered in Tanzania with Oyster in 2010 for 5 months. His gap year (between school and university) has had a big impact on the decisions Dan has made since returning …
Where are they now? Katy MacKay tells her story of volunteering in Tanzania
Back in 2009, Katy set off on her gap year to Tanzania with Oyster Worldwide. As part of our ‘where are they now?’ series, Katy has got in touch to tell us …
Where are they now? Kate Griffiths with memories of her gap year in Nepal in 2008
In the latest of our ‘where are they now?’ blogs, we’ve heard from Kate Griffiths. Kate signed up to participate on our gap year in Nepal teaching programme as a graduate in January …
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 …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with kids in Nepal
Find out what Oyster volunteers have said about their time volunteering in Nepal in these great reviews: “I love trekking, and naturally assumed that the trekking section would be the most impactful …
Tanzania orientation and waterfalls trip
Having sent people to volunteer in Tanzania since 2000 and having been a volunteer there for 5 months myself, at Oyster we know a thing or two about setting people up well for …
Great family friendly hotels – where to stay in Whistler
Julie has recently returned from Whistler having visited as a parent and has provided us with a couple of reviews of where to stay in Whistler. If you have parents who want …
Kit Review: ‘Water-to-Go’ Bottle
For my recent trip to Tanzania, our good friends at the Gap Year Travel Store sent me a new water bottle to test in Africa, the Water-to-Go bottle. It’s a sports bottle …
