Shannon O'Donnell

National Geographic Traveler of the Year using travel as a force for good since 2008. Vegetarian. Writer. Mom. Coffee fan. Geek. :-)

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There are places that simply surprise you and defy your every expectation. Visiting St. Petersburg, Russia was that place for me. Here's why I left completely charmed: https://t.co/ngluzQKD22

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@Saiyamar_K Thanks for letting me know, I'll update it!

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@JoAnneMcGinley @WritetoTravel So glad you found it helpful! :)

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@pamelamacn @legalnomads @LolaAkinmade @anne_theriault @BeresfordJane @TravelingAnna @meemalee @GL0 @HeckticTravels @collazoprojects Thanks lady!

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@WildSpiritTrvlr So glad to hear that! And 43 is fantastic turnout—it heartens me to know so many people cared enough about the topic to come out and discuss it!

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@rebecca_arnold Thank you lady! So appreciate it. :)

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Talked w/ the London Evening Standard about the pitfalls of volunteering & was pleased the article is not just "rah rah rah, go volunteer">> How to combine your next wellness retreat with volunteering https://t.co/YvAhKSYCTd via @eslifeandstyle

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All that stuff you're throwing in the recycling? It may be getting incinerated or stashed in a landfill>> China Has Stopped Taking Our Trash. Is This the End of Recycling? https://t.co/qNRTm4bvWz

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Just beautiful>> Photographer Spends 6 Months Traveling Alone to Photograph Siberia’s Indigenous People https://t.co/yVpbahMPsP via @mymodernmet

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@reddtse Good luck! And I would love to know how it goes once you're back from your volunteering. :)

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@aworldtotravel1 @discoverKG Thank you! So appreciate the share. :)

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@reddtse It really varies depending on your passport. There are great sites though that let you check visas based on nationality, or you can google "visa free travel for ___ passports" for some ideas! https://t.co/pv3ypDEaOo

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@reddtse Yes, that is enough experience. And butter tea is unique—an acquired taste. But once you're used to it, it's tasty.

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@reddtse I have not volunteered there personally, but yes, to the best of my knowledge it's a great experience. You could also look into https://t.co/V28TFiV2pa , which is on my radar but I have not yet had time to vet it and add to the site.

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@reddtse Good question! GV is just a database of opportunities, so you should reach out directly to Volunteer Ladakh for their policies on that! Hope it's a phenomenal trip. :)

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@ATravelJo So glad it resonated! Thanks for sharing.

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Because of this article I wrote on #responsibletravel, I now #travel differently. https://t.co/yCeohso1v9
For example, @allgrassroots is the 1st site I consult when looking for local businesses that are local and socially responsible.

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Why your mental map of the world is (probably) wrong https://t.co/yiP9Ayx0lG via @NatGeo

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@driftingkiwi Thank you sir! And a question! Are you guys in Bristol over the holidays? I'm coming into town but only for a super tight window. Would love a quick catch up if we can!

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@ashley_wanders Thank you Ashley! <3