Travel By Design: Insights
“Discovery is the journey; insight is the destination.”
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Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
In this episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, 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. Tune in to learn more about the Museum … Read more Read more
New Orleans Insights History
Around the World in 16 Photos
By Tonya FitzpatrickPhotos and good storytelling inspire and engage our senses so we have curated this compelling photo essay from 16 fellow travelers who have memorable travel stories to share. Read more
The World Insights
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. In an era of segregation, the Green Book directed African-American travelers to safe havens as they traveled through inhospitable and outright dangerous places. Indeed, being a Black family … Read more Read more
United States Insights History
How Traveling Inspires You to Study
You cannot learn the same kinds of lessons about life by sitting in a classroom as you would by journeying the world. The saying that learning goes beyond the classroom block is no joke. When you leave the college block, you encounter new cultures and people of different knowledge. While … Read more Read more
The World Insights
Budapest – Odes to Anti-Authoritarianism
By Austin ClinkenbeardBudapest boasts a wonderful array of activities, from bustling nightlife, to delicious cheap eats, and adorable architecture. Savvy travelers should also be aware of it’s darker past and recent struggles against oppression. Monuments and works of art found throughout the city belay this region’s tragic history. Read more
Europe Insights History
Why Travel is the Best Form of Education
Travel is a life-transforming experience as it teaches you about new cultures, new people and new cuisines. On traveling to any place, the location doesn’t matter; the only thing that counts is leaving your comfort zone and going to experience a new world. When you are in a new place, … Read more Read more
The World Insights
The Risk of Rabies is Real: Here’s What Travellers Need to Know
By Melissa HobsonWhile rabies occurs in more than 150 countries and territories and causes around 59,000 deaths worldwide each year, many travellers don’t fully understand the risks. Read more
Asia Health & Wellness Insights
Adventure begins at the end of your comfort zone
By Kellie PaxianI never expected to become the adventurous traveler I am today. My comfort zone has done a complete 180 over recent years, and I have the unbeaten path to thank for it. Read more
The World Adventure Insights
What to do about Racism and Bigotry as Travelers of Conscience and Culture
By Ian FitzpatrickWith 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. Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping Insights Social Responsibility
The Bittersweet Experience of Repatriation
By Breana JohnsonBecoming an expat in Sint Maarten was hard, with culture shock taking the wind out of my sails for days at a time at the beginning. It Read more
United States Insights
Traveling Today: What You Should Know
In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know about traveling today, especially, if we plan to travel for extended periods of time. As Tim says, “we can’t just wing it anymore.” Read more
The World Insights
Understanding U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts
By Tonya FitzpatrickThe 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. Read more
United States Insights
“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 during the pandemic and the common mistakes people make when booking airline tickets. Read more
The World Insights
Animal Cruelty for Tourists’ Entertainment: An Industry in Need of Reform
By Bianca CaruanaAs selfies with tigers, primates and other wild species front Instagram and Facebook feeds, tourists are now forced to question the morals and ethics of their encounters with captive animals. Read more
The World Insights Social Responsibility
Becoming a Digital Nomad
By Ali JenningsDigital nomadism is here and on the rise. I’m proud to count myself among that tribe. Read more
The World Insights