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Places in Jerusalem where Easter comes alive: A photo journey
Easter Sunday is the most joyous day in the Christian calendar. On a recent trip to Israel we had the pleasure of visiting numerous sites throughout the country that really brought the Bible to life for us.
Luxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany.
Places in Jerusalem where Easter comes alive: A photo journey
Easter Sunday is the most joyous day in the Christian calendar. On a recent trip to Israel we had the pleasure of visiting numerous sites throughout the country that really brought the Bible to life for us.
Luxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany.
Safer abroad? Black American travelers are glad to be outside the U.S.
Feeling unsafe in the U.S., many Black Americans are glad to be in other countries — or eager to go abroad.
A look through the lens of a humanitarian photographer
From long, uncomfortable trips to challenging accommodations, humanitarian travel isn’t typically glamorous. Massachusetts-based social documentary photographer and Capture Humanity founder Matilde Simas recently traveled to Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda to explore the ways that children are exploited due to war.
How to find the magic in a place that wasn’t on your bucket list
Our plans of chasing our bucket list across the world in 2020 have been replaced by cancellations, quarantines, and an uncertain future. Many countries still have a ban on non-essential travel, and others have opened borders under strict restrictions. It’s safe to say that we travel lovers have had to do some pivoting.
Theatre of Memory: A Thematic Museum Celebrating the Beauty of Humanity
Theatre of Memory in Gainesville, Florida displays one mans collection of memories across a wide variety of topics.
Women-led Businesses in Raleigh are Changing Lives
From welcoming cafes to trendy boutiques, Raleigh, North Carolina is filled with thriving female-owned businesses. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing a few of Raleigh’s enterprises that make lasting global impacts.
Chatakpur – From a Shadowy Past to a Sustainable Future
A fog-drenched, grey morning greets us as we set out for our early morning short hike to the viewpoint, the highest point of Chatakpur. On a clear day, it offers a panoramic view of the entire village with majestic Kanchenjunga, the third highest Himalayan peak of the world at the backdrop.
Featured Podcast
No Boundaries: Women Explorers and Scientists who are Changing the World
On this World Footprints episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to National Geographic Explorer and conservation photographer, Gabby Salazar, to hear about some inspiring stories … Read more
Recent Podcasts
Uncovering the Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood
Join us as author Fatima Shaik uncovers the rich hidden history of a free Black brotherhood that was almost lost forever.Exploring New Orleans’ Laura Plantation and the Faubourg Treme neighborhood
Louisana's Creole culture and a famed New Orleans' neighborhood share the spotlight on today's show.World Footprints Holiday Music Special
'Tis the season with the gift of holiday music.Editors' Picks - Selections of inspiring stories from around the world
Reminiscing on Slovenia Through the Senses
From the summer of 2018 to 2019, I called the charming Slovenian capital of Ljubljana my home. For those of you who have yet to experience Slovenia, it is a feast for the eyes.
One Night in Jail: A Travel Horror Story
Suddenly, below several work emails and app notifications, a Whatsapp message from your mother catches your eye: “Well… I just had the longest shower…ate breakfast and drinking 3 cups of coffee… I just spent my first night ‘ever’ in jail.”
The Saanich Peninsula: A Family Farm Haven on Vancouver Island
When I arrive at Healing Farm, I have an overwhelming sense that I’ve come home. This 18-acre organic farm on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula is everything I love about this part of the world, where I grew up.
ABOUT US
Hi! We’re Tonya & Ian, two recovering lawyers and the founders of World Footprints. Travel is our passion and illuminating our shared humanity to inspire people to discover the world with an open heart and mind is our purpose. We founded World Footprints on the principle of ‘Ubuntu’, a Zulu expression of unity and our responsibility to one another and our planet.
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