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What a snack from southern Spain tells you about religious persecution
I was eating my favourite sandwich in a tapas bar in Seville when my mind was blown.
There’s More to Kundasang, Borneo than Mount Kinabalu
Farfetched as it may seem, the tiny Malaysian mountain town of Kundasang is sometimes compared to the pastoral villages in the Alps. S
What a snack from southern Spain tells you about religious persecution
I was eating my favourite sandwich in a tapas bar in Seville when my mind was blown.
There’s More to Kundasang, Borneo than Mount Kinabalu
Farfetched as it may seem, the tiny Malaysian mountain town of Kundasang is sometimes compared to the pastoral villages in the Alps. S
Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes | A Natural Treasure
Do you know that feeling of how a smell, sound, or taste takes you back to some of your fondest memories? That’s what happens to me when something reminds me of my summer family vacations in Michigans Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. So, after all these years, whenever I travel to Michigan, I try my best to visit the Dunes.
How to Travel the World by House Sitting
Accommodations form the bulk of most travelers’ budgets, and with the general cost of everything increasing, it can be difficult to find somewhere for a decent price, especially if you’re traveling to a country that has a strong economy. What if I told you there was a way of traveling the world where you could stay in apartments, and even houses, practically for free?
Understanding U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts
The U.S. State Department provides American citizens with regular notifications of events that may affect their safety and security. These notices come in the form of Travel Alerts or Travel Warnings.
Following Mexico’s Tequila Trail
Tequila is Mexico’s national drink, and a symbol of citizens’ pride and culture.
Top 8 Free Things to do in New Orleans
Let’s face it; travel can be expensive. But, when you know where to go, you can explore new destinations at a fraction of the cost. One of our favorite places, New Orleans (aka The Big Easy), can be pricey to visit but is filled with rich culture, historic buildings and landmarks, and music that will move your soul and justify the travel investment.
Three Desert Gardens to Visit near Phoenix
When you think “Phoenix,” you probably picture a city surrounded by desolate wilderness. Tourists rarely arrive with a list of gardens on their itinerary. However, you may be surprised to learn that the Valley of the Sun offers many gorgeous garden experiences!
Featured Podcast
Dancing in the Streets: A History of the Second Line
In this episode of World Footprints, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick visited The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) in the French Quarter to meet with two … Read more
Recent Podcasts
“Don’t Buy the Cheap Tickets” and more tips from an airline insider
Airline industry expert Kewwin McKenzie shares important airline tips that he's gained from his experience of traveling around the world.
Walking and singing our way through Birmingham, Alabama’s rich history
World Footprints goes on a walking tour through Birmingham, Alabama history along the Civil Rights Heritage Trail as we step onto the grounds where African Americans confronted Jim Crow era voilence with non-voilent civil disobedience.
No Boundaries: Women Explorers and Scientists who are Changing the World
Enjoy this interview with National Geographic Explorer, Gabby Salazar, as she shares inspiring stories from the women in STEM and STEAM (including the “art” discipline) who are changing the world.
Editors' Picks - Selections of inspiring stories from around the world
The Coral Rehabilitation Project Reviving the Maldives Reefs
The Maldives islands are home to more than a thousand coral reefs, vibrant ecosystems that provide a home for marine life.
What to do about Racism and Bigotry as Travelers of Conscience and Culture
With everything taking place in the world from the coronavirus pandemic, global recession, and America’s racial reckoning, even a brief escape from these problems can be an elixir for the body, mind, spirit, and soul.
Discover Black History and Culture While Traveling the USA
As a Southern-born white woman, incorporating Black history sites into my travel plans never crossed my mind… until I married a Black man.
ABOUT US
Hi! We’re Tonya & Ian, two recovering lawyers and the founders of World Footprints. Travel is our passion and illuminating our shared humanity to inspire people to discover the world with an open heart and mind is our purpose. We founded World Footprints on the principle of ‘Ubuntu’, a Zulu expression of unity and our responsibility to one another and our planet.
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