Cultural Heritage: Literature & Music
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– St. Augustine
Learning about the places that shaped and inspired writers and musicians can add deeper understanding to a work of literature or a song. Because of the significance these works have in our lives, traveling to explore the life of a famous writer or see the creative communities that produced music that defined a generation can touch and enrich travelers in profound ways.
Explore the historical and cultural impact on literature and music as you travel the globe. Literature and music go hand in hand, the beautiful verses when played with tunes bring out the most enjoyable renditions.
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
BOOK CLUB: Samuel Sails ‘Round the Horn
Author and former school teacher Lynn Glaze joins this special childrens' book club to discuss her book: Samuel Sails 'Round the Horn. A tale of an ancestor that provides a realistic glimpse into daily life in 1850 and embraces the importance of traveling to adopt a worldly view. We're joined … Read more Read more
Central and South America Literature & Music
BOOK CLUB: A Far Cry From Sunset
Can 4 friends travel through 5 countries on two continents to get 10 major music artists to appear on a tribute album to 1 unknown songwriter? That is the question we'll have answered with today’s Book Club reading, A Far Cry From Sunset. The unknown songwriter is our book’s author, … Read more Read more
Europe United States Literature & Music
World Footprints Book Club kicks off with actress Gloria Loring
By Tonya FitzpatrickYou may know actress/singer Gloria Loring from her character Liz Chandler on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, or as the singer in the number-one hit song “Friends and Lovers” or as the mother of singer Robin Thicke. But what you may not know is that Gloria has wrestled … Read more Read more
United States Literature & Music
BOOK CLUB: “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous”
You may know actress/singer Gloria Loring from her character Liz Chandler on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, or as the singer in the number-one hit song "Friends and Lovers" or as the mother of singer Robin Thicke. But what you may not know is that Gloria has wrestled … Read more Read more
United States Literature & Music
Youssou N’Dour: Answering a Familiar Call
By Stephen HoukIt’s no secret. Music has always been a passionate harbinger of change and social activism. But perhaps no single musician has had a bigger influence on a bigger audience than the brilliant Senegalese musician/percussionist/activist Youssou N’Dour. Read more
Africa History Literature & Music The Arts
From Folk music and Jazz
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS.Your Traveling enthusiasts continue their destination music series with two men who have seen the world through and because of their music. Folk recording artist Willy Porter tells us … Read more Read more
North America Events & Festivals Literature & Music
GOLD AWARD: On The Road to Freedom, a civil rights trail
World Footprints will travel along The Road To Freedom with author and former civil rights activist Charlie Cobb as he introduces us to the places of the movement and the personalities who made those places historically relevant. Then meet fellow travelers Scott Hartblay and Christine Bischoff as they recount their … Read more Read more
North America Off the Beaten Path History Literature & Music
World Footprints Featured in New Book
By Tonya FitzpatrickWorld 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
LEGACY SHOW: Exploring Seattle’s music scene
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Ian and Tonya continue exploring the dynamic music scene in Seattle, Washington. Read more
United States Literature & Music
LEGACY SHOW: Authors, Airlines & Living in Japan
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS.Kate Hanni , Founder of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights, returns to Travel'n On Radio to talk about the latest incidents on the tarmac and … Read more Read more
Asia Insights Literature & Music
LEGACY SHOW: Exploring Seattle’s music scene
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS.Ian and Tonya continue their look at Americas Music Cities! Today's stop is the city that spawned Quincy Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and Pearl Jam–Seattle, Washington! Read more
United States Literature & Music
LEGACY SHOW: The Musical Legacy of Memphis
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS.Hop behind the wheel of a 55 Caddy, and find all about a very unique tour of the Memphis, Tennessee area that spawned musical legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, … Read more Read more
United States Literature & Music