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World Footprints Featured in New Book
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.World Footprints is proud to be featured in the new book, Become an Award Winning Company by award-winning speaker Matt Shoup. Read more
United States Literature & Music
First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Youth Arts and Humanities at The White House (2011)
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.On November 2, 2011, I had the pleasure of covering First Lady Michelle Obama at a President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) ceremony at the White House. This event honored 12 arts and humanities after-school programs with the National Arts and Humanities Youth Award. Twelve young people … Read more Read more
United States Events & Festivals The Arts
In Step with Fela! Yeah-yeah!
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.After thrilling audiences on three continents, FELA!, a three-time Tony Award winning powerhouse production, has arrived at Washington, DC’s Shakespeare Theatre to kick-off its U.S. tour. Read more
Africa Events & Festivals The Arts
Experiencing Colombia through the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
By Melissa JohnsonMy first day interning at World Footprints was very educational because I was able to attend the Colombian Festival. It was exciting, especially because I have never traveled to Colombia and my experience at the festival was amazing. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
Camp Joy – A young traveler experiences the joy of voluntourism
By Melissa JohnsonEvery year, my church participates in a summer volunteer program in West Virginia called Camp Joy. This camp is a very special camp that allows citizens surrounding the area of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to have the opportunity to receive free help fixing up their homes. It is a one … Read more Read more
United States Religious Travel Volunteer Travel
Unique Places to Celebrate Black History
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.During Black History Month, there are many lesser known sites around the country where you can celebrate the month in a unique way. The African-American Heritage Trail is quite long and the short list that follows doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of the attractions you can visit. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path History
10 Tips to Responsible Travel
By Kathy GerhardtWhen simple actions – such as recycling, conserving water, and turning off the lights when you leave a room – help in making a difference for our environment, there is no reason one’s eco-friendly ways need to “take a vacation” when an individual or family goes on vacation. Read more
United States Social Responsibility
World Footprints radio receives Top Award
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.The North American Travel Journalists Association awarded World Footprints Radio the top travel broadcast award for 2009. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
Travelogue: Vancouver Olympics 2010 – Day One
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.After several flight cancellations from Washington DC we finally arrived in Vancouver at 11:15pm on Saturday evening, February 13, 2010. Regrettably we missed the Opening Ceremony but in our short time here we have experienced a wonderful flavor of cultural diversity and national spirit. We have been to Vancouver many times and … Read more Read more
Canada Adventure Sports Events & Festivals
Day Ten through the Canadian Rockies– Towards Calgary and Home
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Morning view of Lake Louise from our room. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick Our final day in Lake Louise, we awoke very early to take in the sunrise over the lake and mountains from our large picture window. This place is so beautiful that it brings tears to your eyes. This truly … Read more Read more
Canada Rail & Road Travel
Canadian Rockies train journey on day seven: Discovering Banff
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Ian working away inside our Douglas Fir chalet. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick Last night we checked into a great resort—the Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets. The resort is set in a wooded area above the town in a remote area and we were given a very nice two-level, loft chalet. The … Read more Read more
Canada Rail & Road Travel
Canadian Rockies Day Five: A Happy Birthday from Vancouver to Kamloops
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.As we started the day a bit on the sleepy side, our taxi transported us to the Rocky Mountaineer Station on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver. Over 500 passengers were gathered in anticipation of a long journey from the coastal British Columbia rain-forest through the Canadian Rockies into the desert … Read more Read more
Canada Rail & Road Travel