Oasis blog
Below is a selection of our top blogs. Keep up to date with all the latest news from Oasis.
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Crew Focus: Driver Grant & Tour Leader Andi
Grant and Andi have been working for Oasis for over 15 years, lets here what they have to say.
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Focus on Namibia
The name ‘Namib’ translates as “vast place”, which is apt given that Namibia is one of the least crowded destinations on the planet (with a population of 2.6 million people). Situated, in southern Africa, between the Namib and Kalahari Desserts, it has the least rainfall of any sub-Saharan African country.
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What do you know about Russia
What have you heard about Russia? It’s the world’s largest country? Tick. They drink lots of vodka? Tick. “It’s cold, the people are rude and there are lots of secrets”, is what one friend told me. Oasis Overland have recently launched a new exploratory trip which begins by travelling from London to St Petersburg, and I for one am keen to learn more about this country characterised by so many stereotypes.
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5 best sights in Singapore
South East Asia has always been an incredible place to explore, and our adventurous team at Overland Oasis are constantly recommending it to fellow travellers. From the diverse cultures to the wonderful food, there’s so much on offer on this half of the continent! One place in particular that we want to tell you about is Singapore, an island off of Southern Malaysia that’s bursting with colour and life. To give you a little insight into what a trip here could be like, check out our top 5 sights!
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Tour Leader Kate
Many of you will know Kate both as a Tour Leader and from her time working here at the Oasis office. Its 12 years since Kate’s first trip and she is finally moving on to pastures new – and today is her last day at Oasis!
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5 Reasons to visit Laos
Landlocked Laos, in the heart of Southeast Asia, is often overshadowed by it’s larger, more extrovert neighbours. Laos retains many of the traditions and purity that have disappeared in a frenzy of development elsewhere in the region.
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Quito to La Paz overland through Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia
Wroxy, who writes for the Irish Sun, recently did our QUITO to LA PAZ (37 days) Andes & Amazon overland tour in South America. Here are her favourite moments and photos!:
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Crew Focus: Driver Paul
Meet Paul - one of Oasis Overlands drivers, who has worked in South America, Africa and Central Asia.
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Crew focus: Steve
Our Driver Steve has been overlanding for over 40 years, here what he has to say.
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Toilet twinning
Oasis travellers can generally appreciate, more than many, the joys of a proper toilet! 2.3 billion people across the world however, don’t have somewhere safe and hygienic to go to the loo. Oasis Overland are proud to be working with Toilet Twinning to support the building of more toilets and providing hygiene/sanitation education in developing areas of the world.
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Top destinations to visit in Central Asia
Central Asia is one of the most culturally diverse and beautiful areas of the world – well, in our opinion anyway! We’re huge fans of Central Asia here at Oasis Overland and love sharing all of its wonders with you. To give you a little teaser of the kind of things that you could see if you come on a Central Asia overland tour, we’ve put together a few of our favorite destinations and sights. Enjoy!
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Crew Focus: Danny
A few words from Oasis Overland tour leaders Danny who is in South America.
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Take a once in a lifetime Tour in Morocco
Located in the North Africa, Morocco is a hugely popular destination for holiday-makers and rugged travellers alike. Being a place of colourful culture, vibrant communities and beautiful sunny weather, it’s not hard to see why people love it so much! We’d encourage anyone who wants to see the world to take a trip here, and to show you why we’ve put together some more information on this wonderful country.
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Our tips for long haul travel
There’s no arguing that long-haul flights can be frustrating and often leave people feeling ruffled – even if you’re a pro-flyer! All that time sat in plane isn’t the most fun you’ll ever have in your life (but it’s worth it once you land!). If you’re preparing for a long-haul flight for your Oasis Overland tour, then we’ve got some handy tricks that’ll make it a whole lot nicer up in the sky.
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Tour Leader Mark on Central Asia
Some of you will know or have travelled with our Tour Leader Mark Dawson, either on our Cairo to Cape Town expeditions or last year in Central Asia. Here he tells us about some of his Central Asia experiences and highlights.