Life as a volunteer in Nepal – part 2
Here is the second installment from our returned Nepal volunteer, Kenny. He has been sharing his experience with us in a number of insightful posts. If you missed the first one make …
Author: Georgie Collcutt
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with Wildlife in Ecuador
“We have just had the most incredible experience volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary in Ecuador! Oyster Worldwide was endlessly helpful right from the get go with reassuring and consistent communication. We felt …
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 …
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 …
Advice for first time travellers
Travelling overseas for the first time can be daunting, especially if you are thinking about going solo. Don’t worry! There is a first time for everyone so you are definitely not alone. …
Why does time fly when you are having fun? – Luke Williams’ experience volunteering in Romania
A huge thank you to Luke for sharing his experience of volunteering in Romania with us. Why does time always fly by when you’re having so much fun? I’ve just spent three …
Top 4 tips for travelling Australia – by Georgie
Top 4 tips for travelling Australia – by Georgie I have just returned from a trip to Australia and every time I revisit I pick up more tips on how to conquer …
6 Top Tips For Overcoming Homesickness
The most important message to relay here is that you’re not the only one! After the excitement of planning a trip, googling the destination and imagining what your life will be like, …
Georgie’s Top 7 hostel recommendations across Australia
Australia is the home of backpackers and thus a plethora of budget accommodation options are available for those travelling up and down the country. I believe Australia has become one of the …
#DitchTheSelfie Campaign!
Photo Credit As travel specialists, we at Oyster have decided to bring back the essence of what it means to experience a location and the true beauty of cultural diversity. With National …
