Today we’ll embark on an around the world race with skipper Donald Lawson, we’ll journey among the people of the rainforest with Maya Roads author Mary Jo McConahay and we’ll explore what it means to be an ethical designer in the fashion house of Aidah Fontenot.

Skipper Donald Lawson is making history on the water.  He is one of just a few African-American professional sailors who holds the titles skipper and captain and is working towards breaking barriers in the sport of sailing.  Donald Lawson anticipates becoming the first African American sailor to race around the world solo but his first stop will be on World Footprints. before he embarks we’re going to try to convince him that he must take this adventure radio crew with. 

As a young woman studying Spanish in Mexico in the 1970s, Mary Jo McConahay fell in love with the haunting beauty and mystery of the rainforest.  Determined to experience the jungle firsthand, Mary Jo traveled solo through the beautiful wild region that spans southern Mexico and northern Guatemala.  That first trip was the beginning of her life’s work and adventures in Central America.  Mary Jo’s newest book, Maya Roads: One Woman’s Journey Among the People of the Rainforest, draws upon three decades in Central America’s remote and dangerous landscapes where she traveled, lived, and worked as a war correspondent.

Aidah Fontenot wears many artistic hats.  With over 16 years of experience and training, she continues to raise the bar in the artistic genres of fine art, photography, graphic and fashion design.  Aidah is most recognized as an ethical fashion designer.  Her Aidah Collection supports a “green mission” to empower women and protect the environment.  The collection is handmade locally with natural and recycled materials and many designs have been spotted on the red carpet.

The best and worst airlines in terms of carbon emissions in American and European skies have been revealed after a painstaking study of the behavior of major airlines.

It is not the coefficient, which the majority of passengers cares about the most when using an airline, yet a 10-year study by Brighter Planet has revealed the saints and sinners in terms of emissions and care for the color green in the sky. (more…)

The Asturias region is often dubbed ‘Green Spain’ thanks to the diverse wilderness of the region. It is one of the most charming areas which still remain in the shade of southern beaches and cities like Madrid or Barcelona.

Asturias is a region situated on the northern coast of Spain, facing the Bay of Biscay. Locals, however, often call it ‘Green Spain’. It is a verdant coastal strip which runs north from Cantabrian Mountains. The region is wonderfully diverse and appeals to a large group of traveling enthusiasts. (more…)

Tokyo is keeping pace with the rising popularity of ecotourism. A fabulous new eco-friendly park was opened recently and its reputation is growing.

Luckily for the environment, tourists are becoming increasingly interested in ecotourism and often insist on traveling in the most eco-friendly way. Whether it is the means of travel, the choice of hotel or even the restaurant, the activities one indulges in, this approach is very considerate of nature. Eco-fans who plan to visit Tokyo, Japan, have now one extra stop to put on their list – the Yoyogi Village. (more…)

This is Part 3 of our wonderful conversation with Emmy-winning actor Eric Braeden.  Eric is best known for his role as Victor Newman on the #1 Daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” and he opens up about his transition to Hollywood, his hope for peace in the Middle East, his desire for better German-Israeli relations, and his love for America.  We also share an enlightening conversation with our dear friend, Dr. Kristin Lamoureux, Director of the International Institute of Tourism Studies at George Washington University.  Kristin recently returned from a symposium on Voluntourism in Egypt and she shares the highlights of her experience in Egypt and the volunteer initiatives that are taking place in Egypt and around the world.