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Chasing a Volcanic Summit and its Legend
The small village of Cemoro Lawang is perched on the fringes of an undulating stretch of fine volcanic sand. This is Laut Pasir which, in Javanese, means Sea of Sand. My hotel, Bromo Permai, has a charming lobby that overlooks this unsettlingly unearthly territory.
Confronting Cannibalism Stereotypes in Papua New Guinea
I hate to admit it, but when we booked our trip, I didn’t even know where to find Papua New Guinea on the map. Our travel companions had selected the destination. But in the months leading up to our departure, I began to fall in love with a place that was extremely difficult to find accurate information on.
Chasing a Volcanic Summit and its Legend
The small village of Cemoro Lawang is perched on the fringes of an undulating stretch of fine volcanic sand. This is Laut Pasir which, in Javanese, means Sea of Sand. My hotel, Bromo Permai, has a charming lobby that overlooks this unsettlingly unearthly territory.
Confronting Cannibalism Stereotypes in Papua New Guinea
I hate to admit it, but when we booked our trip, I didn’t even know where to find Papua New Guinea on the map. Our travel companions had selected the destination. But in the months leading up to our departure, I began to fall in love with a place that was extremely difficult to find accurate information on.
Desert Safari in Dubai: A Journey to a Different Era
Dubai never fails to astound visitors with its contrasting and marvelous sights. Most people visit here for its wealth of modern and cultural attractions. But Dubai is more than that; it is equally worth visiting for its natural splendors, especially its endless untouched desert.
Beaufort, North Carolina: A coastal hidden gem
Beaufort is a gorgeous coastal town filled with beaches, local shops, and even diving experiences. With so much to explore in Beaufort, this coastal gem is packed with an interesting history and some amazing activities.
Becoming a Digital Nomad
Digital nomadism is here and on the rise. I’m proud to count myself among that tribe.
Why Walking the Camino de Santiago is Not Just a Religious Journey
Though it’s best known as a religious pilgrimage, walking the Camino de Santiago does not need to be a spiritual journey and people from all walks of life can and do take this adventure for different reasons.
Jekyll Island Before It Was a Millionaires’ Playground
Jekyll Island today is well known as a Georgia State Park where we can view a preserved piece of the lifestyle of the elite during the time of the robber barons. But did you know it also has a piece of history that was a factor in the Civil War? It was here that an illegal slave ship, The Wanderer, arrived on November 28, 1858, with over 400 people who were sold into slavery.
Quincy, Illinois: The Midwest’s Hidden Gem
Located in western Illinois, on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, you’ll find my charming and welcoming hometown of Quincy. With a rich history, Midwestern hospitality, and a thriving arts scene, Quincy is Illinois’s best-kept secret.
Featured Podcast
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Dreaming the DREAM
Enjoy the historic opening ceremonies surrounding the opening of the MLK Memorial in Washington, DC
Recent Podcasts
Talk about Travel Mania
Travel vicariously through author Karen Gershowitz’s compelling stories as she gives us an up-close, often humorous look at the defining moments that only travel can offer.
What does the future of travel look like?
What does the future of travel look like? We asked a travel industry insider, Helen Hernandez, CEO of the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) for her insights.
World Footprints Holiday Music Special
'Tis the season with the gift of holiday music.
Editors' Picks - Selections of inspiring stories from around the world
How Budapest’s Cafe Culture is Lifting Social Stigmas
Hungary, and Budapest more specifically, was once known for its mistreatment of those with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Township tourism: The good, the bad, and the ugly
If you have traveled to a developing country, you have probably seen tours that visit favelas, slums, or in South Africa’s case, townships.
Philotimo: the Greek secret not easily translated
‘Philotimo’ dates back millennia, and although can’t be translated into a single word in the English language to this day, is packed with meaning, often illustrated through honourable, respectful and humble acts towards others, no matter who they are, or where they come from.
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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