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Live the History in Romania’s Sighisoara Fortress
By Tonya FitzpatrickOne of the last inhabited medieval fortresses of Europe lies in a small Romanian town, deep into the wonderful land of Transylvania, a land of legends and myths. Unknown to many tourists, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most interesting attractions of Romania, with a history that … Read more Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path Architecture History Preservation
Walking Israel: An Author’s Perspective
By Martin FletcherMartin Fletcher, author of “Walking Israel,” (St Martin’s Press) provides a first-hand perspective of his walk along the coast of Israel, in which he reveals the country and its problems, drawing on the experiences of his trek, a year’s research, and twenty-five years of life in the country. Read more
Middle East Experiences
Rafting in Nepal
By Jackie JonesOne of the most popular features Nepal has to offer is its striking natural setting, and especially its mighty rivers. Whitewater rafting has become the third most popular sport that tourists want to try here. Read more
Asia Adventure
Bucharest offers a great Budget holiday
By Jackie JonesDubbed "Little Paris" by many affectionate citizens and tourists, Bucharest's stunning beauty and rich history make it a popular spot for leisure travelers and history lovers. Read more
Europe Budget Travel Architecture History The Arts
The Sochi Olympics from a local perspective
By Holly DemareeFor a spectator, traveling to the Olympic Games takes about 24 hours of constant travel, but once you see Sochi and all it has to offer, the inconvenience and jet lag drift away. Others have endured and waited for this moment far longer than 24 hours. Residents of Sochi have … Read more Read more
Russia Sports Social Responsibility
Traveling with Pets in the USA
By Jackie JonesNowadays more and more business travelers as well as leisure travelers take their pets with them on trips. This brings various problems. For example, almost every airline in the USA has its own rules concerning the transportation of pets. Read more
United States Family Travel
The Worst Food in the World: Ñachi
By Richard BangsOn the way to the headwaters of the Bio-Bio River in Chile, where we hoped to make the first descent, we stopped at a Mapuche Indian farm house and asked if we might camp in an untilled field. Yes, Yaco, the owner, replied, but only if we joined for dinner. … Read more Read more
Central and South America Food & Drink
Australia’s Kagaroo Island
By Jackie JonesSouth Australia’s Kangaroo Island quietly attracts wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers along with adventure seekers. It is a unique and exciting place. Read more
Oceania Adventure Food & Drink
Asia’s marvelous floating markets
By Jackie JonesExperiencing different cultures in all their diversity is one of the most fascinating aspects of exploring Asia. What all tourists ought to see there are local wondrous floating markets. Read more
Asia Off the Beaten Path
World Footprints wins two travel journalism awards
By Ian FitzpatrickThe North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) announced that World Footprints has received two top awards for journalism excellence. Read more
United States Events & Festivals Literature & Music
The Attraction of Olympic Stadiums
By Jackie JonesOlympic stadiums around the world are not only places with famous history. Often they also serve as an important landmark and tourist attraction. Among the most popular stadiums is the Beijing complex or Montreal stadium. Read more
The World Sports Architecture The Arts
Armenia: an ideal destination for history lovers and adventurers
By Jackie JonesThe Caucasus has been attracting an increasing number of travelers recently, and Armenia is one of the major region draws. Local tourist traffic is expected to boom as the region’s heritage and cultural and natural riches are so overwhelming. Read more
Europe Religious Travel Architecture
Asturias – “Green Spain”
By Jackie JonesThe 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. Read more
Spain Adventure Food & Drink Sustainability
Wallonia, Belgium: A Budget and Family Travel treasure
By Jackie JonesWhen looking for a relatively cheap, active holiday, many travelers tend to overlook Belgium. However, one of its three federal regions, Wallonia, might hit all the buttons for a family holiday. Read more
Europe Budget Travel Family Travel The Arts
The art of Thaipusam- a measure of Devotion
By Jackie JonesLooking for a travel experience that’s religious-based? Each year in January or February, over 1.6 million devotees and visitors make their way to Malaysia’s most popular Hindu shrine at the Batu Caves, to join in celebration for their religious holiday Thaipusam. The shrine is dedicated to Murugan, the God of … Read more Read more
Asia Religious Travel