Cultural Heritage: History
“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.”
— Moslih Eddin Saadi
No matter where you go, every place has a story and historical travel unpacks those stories.
From great struggles against oppressive forces to human ingenuity, the people and the places who have defined significant eras in human history move many to travel see where history was made. Travel through the historical places, see and observe what was then and how things are now. Every place has evolved over ages and become what it is today , hence you must visit history to understand the struggles and changes that came through with time.
Being able to walk where history was made, seeing the places that shaped legendary figures or experiencing life as our ancestors did, historical travel allows history to come to life in ways that transcend a history book.
LEGACY SHOW: Historic Civil Rights sites in Montgomery, Alabama
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian travel to Mongomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement to explore iconic sites. Key sites in Montgomery Alabama include the Rosa Parks museum; the Freedom … Read more Read more
United States Experiences History
LEGACY SHOW: Historic Civil Rights sites in Detroit, Michigan
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian head to Detroit, Michigan to explore what the Henry Ford Museum is doing for Black History Month. Read more
United States History
LEGACY SHOW: Exploring the rich cultural heritage of Curacao
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We travel to Curacao to explore the rich African heritage and culture that continues to influence the culture of the island today. Curacao, the “C” in the ABC … Read more Read more
Caribbean and Atlantic History
LEGACY SHOW: Uncovering Baltimore’s African-American heritage
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let’s learn about Baltimore’s African American Heritage. Baltimore, Maryland has a number of unique attractions that showcase African-American culture and contributions in America. Nancy Hinds from the Baltimore … Read more Read more
United States Experiences History
LEGACY SHOW: Bringing black history alive with the National Black Tourism Network
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Angela DiSilva, President of the National Black Tourism Network, shares stories of celebrated figures from Missouri who rose from the ashes of slavery to national prominence. DaSilva has … Read more Read more
United States History
LEGACY SHOW: Exploring Black History in Independence, Missouri
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We travel to Independence, Missouri where we explore the multiple attractions and fascinating history that add to the African-American legacy. Missouri’s Independence is a major city in the United … Read more Read more
United States History
LEGACY SHOW: National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Explore the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The Great Blacks in Wax Museum has grown to be a well-known institution with national recognition since its … Read more Read more
United States History The Arts
LEGACY SHOW: Daniel & Nathan Boone’s Missouri
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Today we will explore the legacy of one of America’s great frontier families, Daniel Boone and his son Nathan, who helped settle the American frontier in Missouri. Dr. … Read more Read more
United States Family Travel History
LEGACY SHOW: All About Juneau, Alaska
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We’ll explore Juneau, Alaska today. Travel’n On celebrates Alaska’s 50th anniversary of their induction into the Union as the 49th State with a profile on the beautiful capitol … Read more Read more
United States HistoryScenes from St. Louis
Before there was World Footprints, we were known as Travel'n On. This video of our trip to St. Louis was filmed under our original banner. The players are the same (Ian and Tonya) but the name has changed to reflect a more meaningful message. We felt it was too good … Read more Read more
United States Experiences History
LEGACY SHOW: Ireland’s Hidden Gems
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let’s find hidden gems of Ireland. Travel’n On Radio returns to Ireland to discover some hidden gems, explore off-the-beaten-path attractions and play golf on one of the many … Read more Read more
Ireland Experiences Off the Beaten Path Sports History
LEGACY SHOW: Historic Civil Rights Sites in Richmond, Virginia
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Travel’n On will head to Richmond, Virginia to visit the city’s Civil Rights sites along the heritage trail. With the slave uprising led by Gabriel Prosser, the streetcar … Read more Read more
United States Experiences History
LEGACY SHOW: Exploring black Paris
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Explore the other side of Paris with Ricki Stevenson. Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours, introduces the rich culture that had defined the history by taking us … Read more Read more
France History
LEGACY SHOW: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. This segment takes us on a visit to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and other attractions in Cincinnati, Ohio. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, perched on … Read more Read more
United States HistoryTraveling Missouri’s Black History Trail
Experience America's rich history along Missouri's Black History Trail from St. Louis to the Ozarks. Read more
United States Experiences History