Shannon O'Donnell

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: alittleadrift.com/russia-cultura…

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

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

Loved the episode @WritetoTravel @ShannonRTW & all the volunteer travel & photography tips! bit.ly/1bwKFkZ

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

@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!

@ShannonRTW It went great! Had 43 travelers attend. Your book was a great tool. Had it there & lots of people took a look. Thanks for creating this handbook. As someone who traveled the world several times I feel this is an important topic and I like your tips.

Tuesday, we'll be Talking Travel on #Voluntourism. For it, we will be using "The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook" by Shannon O'Donell. I have recommended this book for year to any #traveler wanting to do a voluntourism trip. Thanks @ShannonRTW for the info. meetup.com/Global-Travel-…

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

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 standard.co.uk/lifestyle/trav… via @eslifeandstyle

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? theatlantic.com/technology/arc…

Just beautiful>> Photographer Spends 6 Months Traveling Alone to Photograph Siberia’s Indigenous People mymodernmet.com/alexander-khim… via @mymodernmet

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

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

A Little Insight... What Goes Into a Sustainable Tourism Industry? alittleadrift.com/tourism-indust… via @ShanonRTW @discoverKG #sustainabletourism #responsibletravel

@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! #How_to_long-term_travelers_secure_visas" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">alittleadrift.com/rtw-travel/faq…

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

@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 dwls.org/get-involved/v… , which is on my radar but I have not yet had time to vet it and add to the site.

@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. :)

@ATravelJo So glad it resonated! Thanks for sharing.

Because of this article I wrote on #responsibletravel, I now #travel differently. creditwalk.ca/how-to-be-a-re… For example, @allgrassroots is the 1st site I consult when looking for local businesses that are local and socially responsible.

Why your mental map of the world is (probably) wrong on.natgeo.com/2Pwe0UF via @NatGeo

@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!

A Little Adrift... Dispatch from Russia: Upending Cultural Assumptions alittleadrift.com/russia-cultura… via @ShannonRTW

@ashley_wanders Thank you Ashley! <3

A Little Adrift... Dispatch from Russia: Upending Cultural Assumptions alittleadrift.com/russia-cultura… via @ShannonRTW