Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick
Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick, both attorneys, are the co-founders of World Footprints, a social impact travel media platform and podcast. They have interviewed luminaries including Maya Angelou, Ken Burns and Rick Steves, and their journalism has appeared in AAA World, the Miami Herald, The Lens, DETOUR and Island Soul. The Black Travel Summit recognized the Fitzpatricks as Black Travel Journalists of the Year.
Articles by Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick
World Footprints won recognition as a top travel podcast, receiving a Gold Award in the 2021 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition.
As travel journalists who happen to be people of color, we celebrate the cultures of the world.
From the violations of the Constitutional rights of peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters, to the unlawful killings of black citizens--George Floyd, Armaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor (and many more before them), to the global pandemic that is taking lives and undermining the economic security of millions of people, and now Americans facing further threats to freedoms and civil liberties not seen in generations, recent events are begging the question: how are we supposed to heal?
One of our favorite spots offering an extraordinary view is located on the west coast of Ireland—the Cliffs of Moher. These almost vertical cliffs drop sheer into the heaving Atlantic Ocean, creating a haven for seabirds. From the top, you can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, the Twelve Pins, and the Maum Turk Mountains to the north in Connemara, as well as Loop Head to the south. The breathtaking panorama from the Cliffs of Moher never gets tiresome.
Join Tonya and Ian as they take you on an exciting journey through their personal experiences at the New Orleans French Quarter Festival. This vibrant celebration of music, food, and culture is one of the most anticipated events in the city, offering an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike.
