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Shaping the rainbow nation: The role of Indians in South Africa

Welcome to South Africa, the country with too many names! The list is long, but some of the most notable options include the Republic of South Africa, my absolute favourite country, Mzansi, and the rainbow nation.

By |2025-11-10T05:31:15-05:00November 10, 2025|Africa, History, Insights|1 Comment

Saving a Species: Palm Oil, Orangutans, and the Leuser Ecosystem

Six and a half million acres. That’s the size of Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem, one of the most ancient and biodiverse places ever documented and the last place on Earth where Sumatran rhinos, tigers, elephants, orangutans, and sun bears roam freely together.

By |2025-11-10T05:20:11-05:00November 10, 2025|Asia, Sustainable Travel|Comments Off on Saving a Species: Palm Oil, Orangutans, and the Leuser Ecosystem

Volungearing: A New Way to Do Good

A new kind of volunteer tourism has entered the travel industry with an innovative approach; Volungearing, conceived by TribesForGOOD, taps an individual’s skills to pair him or her successfully in the social impact sector.

By |2025-11-07T05:08:05-05:00November 7, 2025|Asia, Social Responsibility, Volunteer Travel|2 Comments

Local experiences in Vietnam and doing something different

Many years have passed since the infamous war that divided Vietnam, but the scars are still evident: for the variety of food, busy cities, and rolling landscapes are a distinct contrast to dark times in Vietnam such as the Chu Chi tunnels or the War Remnant Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.

By |2025-11-04T05:00:03-05:00November 4, 2025|Asia, Off the Beaten Path|Comments Off on Local experiences in Vietnam and doing something different

Keeping Whale Shark Tourism Sustainable in Madagascar

Madagascar’s Nosy Be was recently identified as a hotspot for whale sharks, which could boost the island’s ecotourism to rival the likes of global whale shark hotspots in Tanzania and Mozambique. One woman – the lead author of the study that identified Nosy Be as a feeding hotspot-- has now introduced a code of conduct to protect the sharks, enhance tourists’ experience and ensure any income to the island generated as a result is sustainable.

By |2025-11-01T06:49:12-04:00November 1, 2025|Adventure, Africa, Conservation, Sustainable Travel|Comments Off on Keeping Whale Shark Tourism Sustainable in Madagascar

Exploring the Origins of Halloween

October brings us many things including colorful foliage, cooler temperatures and costumes in celebration of Halloween. While trick-or-treating has long been a tradition in the United States, the origins of Halloween lie in the ancient Celtic world.

By |2025-10-30T06:43:29-04:00October 30, 2025|Cultural Heritage, Europe, Ireland|Comments Off on Exploring the Origins of Halloween

Ghost Towns and Goblins: Halloween Traditions in the Lone Star State

The Lone Star State contains some unique Halloween traditions. Filled with ghost towns, haunted hotels, and spooky lore, Texas has summoned attention for its intense connection to the paranormal.

By |2025-10-29T08:23:57-04:00October 29, 2025|Experiences, History, Texas|Comments Off on Ghost Towns and Goblins: Halloween Traditions in the Lone Star State

An early visit to Namibia’s most famous ghost town: Kolmanskop

During the early years of the 20th century, the small town of Kolmanskop, which originally was just a train station, became the richest town in Namibia during a diamond boom. However, after mining over 1 ton of diamonds during World War I alone, the resources soon became depleted, and the mining stopped. What is left of this significant historical landmark today is a ghost town of incredible beauty.

By |2025-10-28T16:34:23-04:00October 28, 2025|Africa, History, Off the Beaten Path|Comments Off on An early visit to Namibia’s most famous ghost town: Kolmanskop

Discovering Traditional Arts in Thailand’s Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand sits at the intersection of three Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong and Ruak Rivers: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. A visit to this area is an incredible way to learn about the culture, history, and traditional arts of the region, which have been created over centuries by talented artisans and craftsmen.

By |2025-10-27T12:22:50-04:00October 27, 2025|Asia, History, Social Responsibility, The Arts|Comments Off on Discovering Traditional Arts in Thailand’s Golden Triangle

Brooklyn’s Hasidic neighborhood and Ecuador’s Huaorani people

From the heart of Brooklyn to the depths of the Amazon, two cultures stand as guardians of tradition. Join World Footprints as we journey into Brooklyn’s Hasidic neighborhoods with guide Frieda Vizel, and deep into Ecuador’s rainforest with Latin Trails’ Marcel Perkins to meet the Huaorani people—communities preserving their heritage against the tides of modern life. 🌍✨

By |2025-10-27T13:41:09-04:00October 27, 2025|History, Humanity, Indigenous, Podcast, The World|0 Comments
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