Travelling in Laos – my visit to Vientiane
In November 2016 I was lucky enough to spend time travelling in Laos. Whilst I was there I visited some stunning locations, both far flung and on the tourist trails. My Penultimate …
Blog
Volunteering in Laos: my elephant adventure
I awoke fresh and excited for my first full day of volunteering in Laos. Today we were going to see the elephant nursery, where baby elephants can be born in safety, as …
What to Do in Whistler in Winter
Whistler is widely recognised as one of the world’s premier ski destinations, but there’s so much more to this snowy Canadian haven than just skiing. If you’re wondering what to do in …
Becoming a part of elephant conservation in Laos
In November 2016, my travels took me to a stunning corner of the world to witness and become part of an elephant conservation project. Located on the edge of a lake in …
Congratulations to all the Oyster Volunteers who took part in our Australia and New Zealand conservation programmes this year!
Here are some pleasing stats for 2016 to take a look at. Well done everybody! There has been over 270,000 hours of volunteer contribution to practical conservation More than 435,000 native trees …
The Australian Outback’s most photographed image
In Australia the windmill symbolises life and prosperity. With much of inland Australia offering no lasting surface water, windmills have traditionally been used to pump underground bore water for animals and people …
How to enjoy animal-friendly tourism when travelling
Seeing exotic animals is one of the highlights of many trips overseas. In many countries we are affronted with monkeys in dresses ready to sit on your shoulder, elephants ready to play …
Georgia’s experience volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Georgia recently returned home from a wonderful trip to Costa Rica to volunteer at the turtles project. Here is what she got up to. “As a volunteer, I patrolled beaches at night, …
What can be gained from service learning?
Service learning is a perfect way for people to develop their own personal skills while contributing to a community. Don’t just say you can do it – be able to prove it.
Aged 16-18? Looking for pre-medical experience during the summer? Look no further.
Oyster Worldwide have launched a 2 week pre-medical internship in exciting India this summer.
