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Shelley Seale is a freelance writer based out of Seattle and Austin, but she vagabonds in any part of the world whenever possible. Her forthcoming book, The Weight of Silence, follows her journeys into the orphanages, streets and slums of India where millions of children live without families. Her mantra is “travel with a purpose.”

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Worst travel blunders, by ResponsibleTravel.com

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Volunteer and earn a free stay at any Sage hotel

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Destination of the week on Mother Nature Network: Austin, Texas

In March 2009, the Mother Nature Network (MNN) made Austin its Green Destination of the Week.The article states:...
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Make Travel Matter - Philanthropy still has a place in travel

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Volunteer vacation in India

Last month, I spent several weeks in India, including a week volunteering at an orphanage with a volunteer group...
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Angels of the sea: Night diving with Hawaii’s manta rays

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One of the top attractions of the Hawaiian Islands is the spectacular natural setting: breathtaking coasts and...
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Intrepid's top 12 responsible travel tips

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