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Swat Valley: The Switzerland of Pakistan
Swat Valley (Swat) is known as the ‘Switzerland’ of Pakistan because of its snow-capped mountains and beautiful scenery.
9 Powerful Transformative Travel Stories That Inspire
The greatest gift that travel affords us is the power to transform our lives. Travel is like an elixir for the soul. A single trip can change your life by giving you the space to embark on an inner journey towards personal growth and self-reflection.
Swat Valley: The Switzerland of Pakistan
Swat Valley (Swat) is known as the ‘Switzerland’ of Pakistan because of its snow-capped mountains and beautiful scenery.
9 Powerful Transformative Travel Stories That Inspire
The greatest gift that travel affords us is the power to transform our lives. Travel is like an elixir for the soul. A single trip can change your life by giving you the space to embark on an inner journey towards personal growth and self-reflection.
The magic behind the tourist’s Paris
Paris is polarizing. You either love it or you hate it. It’s either cliché or it’s charming.
A day trip to Mexico’s Chichen Itza
Because Chichen Itza is one of the new 7 world wonders according to UNESCO, this place represents the most-visited archaeological site in Mexico.
Rebuilding Wildlife Tourism in Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura is a town of 4,000 people located about 110 miles north of Christchurch, on New Zealand’s South Island. It is tucked away on a beautiful peninsula, backed by the snow-capped peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Far From Home: Experiencing the Holidays in Spain
When I moved to Spain, I knew I’d have to say goodbye to the very North-American traditions of Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Exploring Arizona’s Ancient Native Dwellings
I squint my eyes, trying to blur out the gaps in the mu … Read more
On Antoni Gaudi’s Trail in Barcelona
The Spanish city of Barcelona had been Antoni Gaudi’s canvas and muse, at once. The 19th-century architect-wizard used the entire Catalonian city to express his creative genius and seamlessly blended the Gothic and the French Art-Nouveau with Expressionism to create his architectural masterpieces.
Featured Podcast
Remembering Emmett Till
The Let the World See exhibit tells both Emmett’s story but also illuminates the courage of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, who insisted on an open … Read more
Recent Podcasts
Inspirational Life and Travel Journeys from a Woman Marine
One of America’s first Black female Marines talks about her military service, inspirational life journey and travels.
Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
In this World Footprints episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE), gives us a guided tour and explains in depth how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the cultural heritage of their local communities.
Exploring the Green Book trail and Rochester’s African-American Heritage
World Footprints will uncover the stories behind the story of the Green Book and we’ll explore Rochester, New York’s rich African-American heritage.
Editors' Picks - Selections of inspiring stories from around the world
How a trip to Pakistan changed my life
I first became interested in Pakistan when I was 9 years old. At the time, I was completely fascinated by all things South Asia.
In the Footsteps of Birmingham’s Civil Rights Movement (Lowell Thomas Award-Winning show)
Birmingham, Alabama is considered ground zero in the ci … Read more
Traveling Insights from a deaf Traveler
Have you ever thought what it would feel like to travel the world in silence?
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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