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Featured Stories
On the Nawabs’ Trail in Murshidabad
Two and a half centuries later, Murshidabad lies half-forgotten, 215 kilometres from Calcutta, cocooned in its glorious past, waiting for its distinct heritage trail to be rediscovered and restored.
A Global Garden Tour: The Best Gardens to Visit
Whether you want inspiration for your own garden, or simply love to spend time in beautiful, intimate surroundings, there are plenty of beautiful gardens to visit worldwide.
Why I advocate for slow travel—and why you should, too
Travel used to be slow. Granted, it was slow because there was no other way…Somewhere along the way, we got (very) lost.
Swat Valley: The Switzerland of Pakistan
Swat Valley (Swat) is known as the ‘Switzerland’ of Pakistan because of its snow-capped mountains and beautiful scenery.
Teaching Children to Appreciate Diversity
The best way to travel with the intent of exploring diversity is to ditch the touristy places. Sometimes, tourist attractions bring people from all over the world — the Grand Canyon or Disneyland, for example.
Places in Jerusalem where Easter comes alive
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.
The Future of Sustainable Orangutan Treks in a Post-COVID World
As the only primate that only can be found outside of Africa, the orangutan lures people from all over the world to see its uniqueness of being strikingly similar to human beings.
Exploring ‘The Red City’ of Marrakech – A Destination Rich in History and Culture
Marrakech is one of the most exotic and enchanting plac … Read more
Featured Podcast
Celebrating “Down to Earth Month” with Sustainable California Wines
This show illuminates the intersection of the California winegrowing industry and environmental activism.
Recent Podcasts
Brooklyn’s Hasidic neighborhood and Ecuador’s Huaorani people
Join World Footprints as we learn about the cultural heritages of Brooklyn’s Hasidic community and Ecuador’s Huaorani people.
Military Women’s Memorial: A little known gem preserving HERstory
Phyllis Wilson, a retired Army veteran of 37 years and President of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation, joins us to talk about the Memorial and two important campaigns to preserve history and honor a group of female veterans.
Franklin, Tennessee’s Fuller Story: History beyond the Battlefield and Whiskey
Hear about the initiative Franklin has launched to preserve and share a fuller and accurate truth about its place in American history.
Editors' Picks - Selections of inspiring stories from around the world
Experiencing the fight for freedom along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Explore the story of Black Americans’ fight for freedom and equality with U.S. Civil Rights Trail author Deborah Douglas.
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.
Teaching Children to Appreciate Diversity
The best way to travel with the intent of exploring diversity is to ditch the touristy places. Sometimes, tourist attractions bring people from all over the world — the Grand Canyon or Disneyland, for example.
