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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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Celebrate the Festive Season
Fancy time on the beach during the Festive Season this year?
Have you ever thought about getting away for Christmas and New Year but have never actually done it?!
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Getting Off the Beaten Track
One of the biggest advantages of overland travel is being able to access places that many people only dream of. Not only will the trip take you to some of the most celebrated regions of the continent, we also try to include smaller, lesser known places that are special to us.
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Why I love being an Oasis Tour Leader by Jemma
It’s an amazing feeling when a passion and a career come together!
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Mindfulness on an Adventure Holiday?!
It’s the buzz word of the moment. Everyone wants to achieve inner peace, reach that oasis of calm within, and improve their mental health.
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The W Trek - Photo Blog
There are some places on earth where words, however powerful they are, cannot begin to evoke the beauty of the natural world. We think one of these such places in Torres del Paine National Park. The W Trek is a 4 day walk through the incredible mountainous landscape of the park and can be completed during any Oasis trip that travels down to Patagonia. Here’s the trek as a photo journey.
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5 of the most renowned pieces of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Ancient Egypt is well known for its culture and creativity. It’s art dates as far back as 3000BC, and it teaches us a whole lot about the civilisation. Their architecture, is diverse, ranging from pyramids to temples. They are widely considered to be one of the most influential cultures that developed many sciences and arts, including architecture. Many of the more notable structures still stand, even though they were built over 4,000 years ago, with hieroglyphs that tell the story of an empire. While some facts about the structures are really surprising, others are just amazing, and we’ve put together information on 5 of the most renowned pieces of ancient Egyptian architecture for you.
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A Local Tipple
One of my favourite parts of travelling is the weird and wonderful food and drink you “have” to try when visiting a new place – it’s a huge part of the local culture.
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Group Travel: the best bits
Group Travel; What’s it like? A lot of people have an opinion on travelling in a group. Some people think it’s the best thing ever; others might worry they’ll be stuck with a group of non like-minded travellers. Why not find out for yourself? Whether you’re a solo traveller, travelling with a partner or wanting to tag along with a friend, our overland group trips enable you to have a fantastic trip!
