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Williamson/Rex FeaturesOne of the most conflicting and troubling things in today's world for those of us who both love to travel, and also care deeply about the environment and sustainability, is the horrible carbon emissions that airpla... travel green travel enviromentalist global warming emissions airplane train Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Is-traveling-by-train-worse-for-the-environment-than-airplanes?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Worst-travel-blunders-by-ResponsibleTravelcom?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   Photo courtesy of ResponsibleTravel.comJust because you're traveling away from home doesn't mean that your eco-friendly habits have to go on vacation too. Responsibletravel.com recently surveyed their readers about which travel faux pas they n... travel ecotourism green travel ethical destinations enviromentalist national geographic geotourism responsible travel sustainability sustainable destinations shelley seale travel mistakes Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:49:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Worst-travel-blunders-by-ResponsibleTravelcom?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Austin-is-one-of-Americas-best-bikefriendly-cities?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner © Kim Karpeles / AlamyIt's no secret that Austin, Texas is a city that loves to bicycle - and is very friendly to cyclists. Bike lanes populate many of the major roads, and cars around town are plastered with "Give Bikes the Right" bu... green travel bicycle geotourism austin lance armstrong forbes Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:18:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Austin-is-one-of-Americas-best-bikefriendly-cities?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Through-a-new-lens-Salon-Ciel-photography-exhibit-in-New-York?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner Glenn Losack is a different kind of photographer. He's also a psychiatrist, and his unique perspective into the inner workings of the mind gives him a way of looking at the outer images of what is seen in the world in a whole new way - a way that we'... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:52:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Through-a-new-lens-Salon-Ciel-photography-exhibit-in-New-York?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Sunday-is-Free-Museum-Day-in-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   The Austin Museum Partnership is proud to host the twelfth annual Austin Museum Day — a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums. On Sunday, September 20, take the entire family out on the town to enjoy local exhibits and activities... austin free museum Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:44:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Sunday-is-Free-Museum-Day-in-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d12-A-road-trip-to-end-hunger?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner September is "Stamp Out Hunger" month, and The Cheesecake Factory restaurant is going on the road to help reach that goal.The Cheesecake Factory partnering with Feeding America for what they are calling the “Drive Out Hunger Tour&ldqu... fundraising donation hunger Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:30:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d12-A-road-trip-to-end-hunger?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Info-101-Free-things-to-do-in-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner Photo courtesy of Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Austin draws visitors and residents with many popular attractions, from SXSW and ACL festivals to hill country spots such as Barton Springs and The Oasis. But did you know that Austin offers ma... austin free Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:40:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Info-101-Free-things-to-do-in-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-You-can-support-women-and-children-in-India-without-even-leaving-home?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   Caroline with Deepak, March 2009Recently The Miracle Foundation, an Austin nonprofit that supports orphanages and hundreds of children in India, had a chance to secure a permanent spot on the Global Giving website. You can read about my person... india children volunteer fundraising donation contests asia nonprofit austin volunteer vacation miracle foundation global giving Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-You-can-support-women-and-children-in-India-without-even-leaving-home?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Getting-Lost-and-Finding-Home-in-Marrakechs-Winding-Medina?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   A minaret in Marrakech's old Medina Morocco is the magical spot of Northern Africa. With its energetic and ancient cities, rugged deserts and mountains, spices and music and creativity, Morocco enchants. Few places in the world offer such cul... travel hotels hospitality experience africa morocco marrakech Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:41:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Getting-Lost-and-Finding-Home-in-Marrakechs-Winding-Medina?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Compassionate-Travel--Great-resource-on-traveling-animalfriendly?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   Photo courtesy of WSPAAre you, like me, an animal lover? If so, there is a great resource for animal-loving travelers, with animal friendly travel ideas for traveling with your own furry friend, as well as ways to prevent animal cruelty around... travel vacation animals animal rights compassionate travel Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:46:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Compassionate-Travel--Great-resource-on-traveling-animalfriendly?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Mapping-Your-Volunteer-Vacation?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner                    Author Jane StanfieldToday's article is a review of a terrific new resource for anyone planning to volunteer while traveling: Mapping Your Vo... volunteer travel voluntourism vacation writing book author jane stanfield book review volunteer vacation Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Mapping-Your-Volunteer-Vacation?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Volunteer-and-earn-a-free-stay-at-any-Sage-hotel?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner Volunteer one day to a registered 501C3 nonprofit organization and your next stay at a Sage Hospitality property could be free. The hotel group is offering a limited number of free rooms at each of its 53 hotels around the country to those who can ve... volunteer travel ethical destinations hotels hospitality voluntourism donation responsible travel sage hotels Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:28:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Volunteer-and-earn-a-free-stay-at-any-Sage-hotel?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d11-At-Art-Refuge-in-India-Butterflies-are-Free?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner  Mariellen Ward and the children at Art Refuge I often focus on volunteer vacations in this column. Today, I would like to highlight a wonderful organization and delightful volunteer traveler, Mariellen Ward, who shares her experiences voluntee... india volunteer travel voluntourism mariellen ward tibet dharamsala art Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:40:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d11-At-Art-Refuge-in-India-Butterflies-are-Free?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Shelley-Seale-speaks-at-BookWoman-tonight-about-her-volunteer-travels-to-India-and-new-book?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner  Buy the book at weightofsilence.wordpress.comYours truly, Shelley Seale - your Austin Sustainable Travel Examiner - will be at BookWoman bookstore tonight to talk about my recently published book: The Weight of Silence: Invisible Children of In... shelley seale bookwoman readings Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:42:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Shelley-Seale-speaks-at-BookWoman-tonight-about-her-volunteer-travels-to-India-and-new-book?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d16-VOTING-OPENS-TO-SELECT-BEST-IDEAS-AROUND-GLOBE-FOR-SUSTAINABLE-TOURISM?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner Ten of the most innovative, sustainable travel programs around the world have been named finalists in the second annual Geotourism Challenge sponsored by the National Geographic Society and Ashoka’s Changemakers. From now through Wednesday, Aug... travel ecotourism green travel ethical destinations national geographic geotourism responsible travel sustainability sustainable destinations ashoka Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:47:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d16-VOTING-OPENS-TO-SELECT-BEST-IDEAS-AROUND-GLOBE-FOR-SUSTAINABLE-TOURISM?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Austin-named-one-of-the-10-greenest-cities-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Mother Nature NetworkSustainablog has just released their 10 Greenest Cities report, published by The Mother Nature Network. The number one greenest city in the U.S., according to The Mother Nature Network report, is Por... green city sustainability Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:25:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Austin-named-one-of-the-10-greenest-cities-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Armchair-volunteering--make-a-difference-when-you-cant-leave-home?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   Photo credit: Afghan's Women MissionThis incredible organization and concept was brought to my attention by The Lost Girls, who interviewed me on their blog. The Lost Girls are three twenty-something New Yorkers who ditched their media jobs to... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:51:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Armchair-volunteering--make-a-difference-when-you-cant-leave-home?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Dreaming-of-the-Three-Cups-of-Tea-Experience-Build-a-school-in-Nepal-with-Crooked-Trails?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner   A guest on the Crooked Trails Nepal tripDid you read Three Cups of Tea, about Greg Mortenson's failed K2 summit attempt and subsequent journey to building schools for impoverised villages in Pakistan? I read the book and loved the story. Did i... travel ethical destinations voluntourism experience responsible travel kathmandu nepal asia nonprofit Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:34:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Dreaming-of-the-Three-Cups-of-Tea-Experience-Build-a-school-in-Nepal-with-Crooked-Trails?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Great-new-book--Wanderlust-and-Lipstick-Traveling-with-Kids?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner  Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with KidsToday I am featuring some information about a terrific new resource for traveling with children. Leslie Forsberg and Michelle Duffy are the co-authors of Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids, ... children travel family travel book author publishing wanderlust and lipstick kid travel Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:18:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Great-new-book--Wanderlust-and-Lipstick-Traveling-with-Kids?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1644-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Barrierfree-travel-for-the-mobility-challenged--and-a-book-giveaway?cid=exrss-Austin-Sustainable-Travel-Examiner Barrier-Free TravelFor those who love to travel, the thrill of discovering a new place, culture, history and adventure is one of the most magical experiences we have. But for those with any sort of mobility challenge, traveling can be difficult and ... 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