Travel By Design: Health & Wellness
Staying Fit during COVID-19
Many of us have been sitting idly by as we wait for restrictions and the stay-at-home orders that were imposed during this COVID-19 pandemic to lift. Meanwhile we’ve been snacking more and becoming stiff from being sedentary. So World Footprints spoke to AFAA Personal Trainer and Venice Nutrition Coach, Neila … Read more Read more
The World Health & Wellness
COVID-19 Report from Pakistan and Afghanistan
World Footprints speaks to Ayesha Tanzeem, VOA Bureau Chief for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Ayesha provides some background into the region’s COVID response and ongoing challenges. She shares information that hasn’t widely been reported on outside of the Middle East. What you’ll hear will be enlightening. *********** Ayesha Tanzeem heads VOA’s … Read more Read more
Middle East Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 report from Johannesburg, South Africa
Following our earlier interview with Johannes Syms from the Western Cape (Cape Town), South Africa, we interviewed a Johannesburg-based reporter, Anita Powell, to learn what is happening in that densely populated city. Some of what we learned about the healthcare concerns in South Africa surprised us. What didn’t surprise us … Read more Read more
Africa Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 Report from Mexico
For weeks it seemed like Mexico wasn’t as impacted by COVID-19 as other countries around the world and, certainly, not as affected as it’s U.S. neighbor. But what was happening in Mexico and how is the country handling the coronavirus pandemic today? Was Mexico just slow to respond to the … Read more Read more
Mexico Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 in the French Alps: Chambery, France
Recently France experienced the highest number of COVID-19 related deaths in any one day. Like every other country in the world, France has not been immune to the spread of this virus. And, in dense cities like Paris it is not surprising to see the devastation the coronavirus has left … Read more Read more
France Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 Report: Rome and the Vatican during Holy Week
For the Vatican and the City of Rome, Holy Week has been eerily quiet. The thousands who generally flock to St. Peter’s Square have stayed away because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the Pope will be celebrating all services on his own with no audience. And the Vatican’s offices remain … Read more Read more
Europe Health & Wellness Insights Religious Travel
COVID-19 Report from London including status of P.M. Boris Johnson
The coronavirus in London, England has had a vast impact on the health of Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is currently in intensive care. Henry Ridgwell, Voice of America correspondent from London says that COVID-19 has altered British societal norms for years to come and it has … Read more Read more
United Kingdom Health & Wellness Insights Social Responsibility
A COVID-19 Survivor’s Message
Travel journalist, Terri Marshall Holder, has recently come out on the other side of a coronavirus infection. Terri just returned from back-to-back trips—one international and one domestic—but she thinks she actually contracted the virus after returning home to New York. Terri joined World Footprints to share her experience with battling … Read more Read more
United States Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 Report from Holland
Coronavirus knows no boundaries but we were surprised to learn how the virus has devastated the Netherlands. With fields laden with tulips and landscapes dotted with windmills, Holland is a beautiful country that no one can fully enjoy these days. We speak to Holland resident Merijn Martens about the impact … Read more Read more
Europe Health & Wellness Insights
COVID-19 Report from the Western Cape of South Africa
The COVID-19 virus trickled down through the African Nations slower than other continents but South African recently went into lockdown. So what does the new normal look like in South Africa? We’ll hear from Western Cape resident, Johannes Syms, about the status of South Africa’s fight against the coronavirus and … Read more Read more
Africa Health & Wellness Insights
Traveling from Cape Town to Vancouver during a pandemic
Kellie Paxian just made it out of South Africa before the country went into lockdown. The country was expecting COVID-19 to take a hold on South Africans but was the country prepared? What about Vancouver? Kellie joins World Footprints to answer these questions and more. She provides some insights into … Read more Read more
North America The World Health & Wellness Insights Safety
COVID-19: Insights from Japan
Japan has been in the news a lot regarding it’s fight with the coronavirus that resulted in the subsequent postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games. But what is really happening in Japan? How do the Japanese feel about all of the recent events? World Footprints contacted a family member, Chuck … Read more Read more
Asia Health & Wellness Insights
Connecting Across Distances: COVID-19 Impact on Puerto Rico
As we continue navigating this new normal of lockdowns and social distancing, World Footprints connects with Sarah Ratliff, a previous podcast guest from Puerto Rico. Backed by statistics, Sarah offers some interesting insights into the impact of coronavirus on Puerto Rico and the government’s response to the pandemic. She also … Read more Read more
United States Health & Wellness Insights Social Responsibility
Connecting across Distances: The Impact of COVID-19 in Belgium
Coronavirus may be keeping us at physical distances but it isn’t preventing us from connecting socially through technology. World Footprints believes in the power of connection so we are traveling around the world to connect with family, friends and colleagues while adhering to health and safety guidelines. We are sharing … Read more Read more
Europe Health & Wellness Insights
Surviving COVID-19 with Kindness in Florida
Being socially distant does not mean that we must also be emotionally distant. As human beings we have a natural need to feel connected to a community and the common experiences we all share as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us of the dynamic global community we’re … Read more Read more
United States Health & Wellness Insights Humanity