11 Ways to Survive the Travelling Blues
Got the travelling blues? Don’t despair! Read this survival guide to get you enthusiastic again!
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Day one in the classroom in Chile
Saskia has recently started the volunteering element of her time in Chile and has written a really insightful piece on what day one in the classroom in Chile is really like. Check …
How can a gap year boost your CV?
At Oyster, we often hear people worry about the impact that taking a year out will have on their future employability. It’s time to put your mind at ease. When you take the leap and book a gap year, it is worth taking time to consider these questions…
Settling into life 13000 km away from home
Our Chile volunteers have finally made it to their new home for 12 weeks – Coyhaique. After many hours of travel and several days settling in Saskia has shared her thoughts from …
Oyster Reviews: TESOL and Teach in Thailand
Read out Oyster reviews about the TEFL and teach programmed in Thailand. Some great feedback from our previous participants.
Meet the Oyster Worldwide Team: Sarah Waldie, Travel Adviser
As the newest member of Oyster Worldwide, I am excited to join the team as a travel adviser. My desire to explore exotic locations and meet people from other cultures stems back …
What days at sea are really like as a shark volunteer
A huge thank you to Laura, a shark volunteer, for her detailed account of what days are like out at sea whilst volunteering in South Africa. “Arriving in Gansbaai, South Africa I …
Life with a Nepali family
Thank you to Kenny for his fantastic account of what life with a Nepali family is like! “Living in Godavari has been one of the highlights of my life. Each morning on …
A day in the life of a Thailand wildlife volunteer
When you decide to go overseas on a volunteering trip you expect your days to be quite different to normal but what exactly can you expect to be doing all day? Emma …
Costa Rica: 1 week in paradise – by Chrissie Foster
Huge thanks to Chrissie Foster who has shared her experiences in Costa Rica with us. Even just a week can make the trip of a lifetime! I just wanted say, Costa Rica …
