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Oasis Trip Announcement
We are all very excited here at Oasis HQ to let you know that it is time to get our custom built, big yellow trucks back out on the road.
As you are all aware, we have had to park up trucks around the world, while this pandemic has been spreading globally. Our ambition has always been to get back up and on the road as soon as we are able to, so that you can get to go on your trips, and so that people in local communities in the different countries we travel through can be supported again. We have of course had to take many difficult and sad decisions in postponing trips throughout 2020, since the pandemic's first real emergence back in March.
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Taster Weekend Success
On the 25th – 27th September we held our first successful UK taster weekend in the Peak District.
As the Summer was drawing to an end, and ahead of lockdown 2.0, we held our first ever Taster Weekend in Matlock, the Peak District. Despite lots of challenges being thrown our way with changing rules as a result of Covid19, we managed to adapt our weekend so that we were in small bubbles of 6 or less and we all enjoyed a fantastic weekend together.
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Oasis Overland July 2020 Newsletter
Yes, who would have thought it...... our incredible travellers, tour leaders, drivers, operation teams and wider Oasis family scattered to the four corners of the globe and (currently!) not moving? But more on this later.
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A Good Cup of Coffee
Wondering where you’ll get your daily fix on trip? Oasis Overland has got you covered! Our trips travel to some of the best coffee producing regions around the world, meaning you can sample coffee from all over.
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Crew Focus: Chris Blake
Chris Blake has been a Driver for Oasis in South America and is also currently Tour Leading the 2019 Trans Africa Expedition.
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Gorilla Numbers are Up!
The Ugandan Wildlife Authority has announced the official results of the 2018 Bwindi – Sarambwe Mountain Gorilla population survey and the total world population of endangered mountain gorillas now stands at 1063, making these magnificent creatures the only great ape species in the world to be increasing in numbers. More than half the world’s mountain gorillas reside in Uganda.
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Discover Tajikistan
Following our venture into this amazing country last year, Oasis has decided to make Tajikistan a permanent fixture within our repertoire. It's a stunning addition to our trips through Central Asia, and a great way for travellers to visit somewhere that until recently was very difficult to access.
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Crew Focus: Tour Leader Mark
How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it? Which Oasis areas have you worked in?
I inadvertently fell into Overlanding in the Middle East in early 2008 with Kumuka Worldwide. At the time I was travelling independently from Istanbul to Cape Town working where I could in the Scuba diving industry. I had never seen an Overland Truck, nor, did I know of their existence until a fateful night in the “Sand Pit” camp ground in Aqaba.
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Travelling in the Slow Lane
Life today is full to the brim. We bustle from home to work to the gym, some people have kids to ferry around and organise, others whirl around in a social haze of engagements. Holidays are meant to be a sanctuary from the craziness of everyday, a balm to our busy brains. Too often though, we urge ourselves to pack in as much as we can into our “break”, rushing at speed from must-see highlight to the next tourist hotspot. Oasis Overland are experts at slowing down the pace.
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Pakistan: Fun Facts!
How much do you know about this incredible country? We’re all falling in love with Pakistan here at Oasis Overland, and we wanted to share some fun and interesting facts about it. Get ready to be wowed….
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Overlanding for the Under and Over Fifties
Life begins at 21! At 40! At 50! At 60! What is the latest age the media are trying to reinvent? Does life really begin again? The truth is, exclusive of ill health or injuries, life can start or continue being awesome at any age. But there does seem to be something about reaching 50 that makes people hesitate. Some people question whether they are now too old to do some things or take certain holidays. Is it our age that affects our sense of adventure?
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Travel Shows 2020
Still deciding where to go for your next adventures? If you’re in Manchester in January or London in January or February, come along to the following travel shows and have a chat with us so we can help you plan your trip of a lifetime!
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Did you know you can charter one of our vehicles?
Whatever trip you are planning, wherever it may be in the world, Oasis is sure to be able to help so if you are thinking about organising a trip for friends, family, work colleagues, or a college or charity expedition then why not use one of our vehicles?!
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New Years Resolutions for 2020
Have you made yours yet? Will you keep them this year? Are they the same as last year? We’ve had a look at peoples’ most common New Years resolutions, and want to show you how Oasis Overland might be able to help you make them come true for 2020!
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Travelling with Benefits
Travel isn’t always about relaxing and switching off from it all – it can be a great opportunity to learn a new skill or give back through volunteering. Here’s a few trips where you not only have a great time, but you’ll learn something new or help someone too!
