Ian Fitzpatrick
Ian Fitzpatrick is the co-founder of World Footprints, a social impact travel storytelling content hub. He is an award-winning travel and business journalist, podcaster, and public speaker and moderator in the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging space. Ian also contributes to DETOUR magazine and he has been published in AAA World, The Lens and The Miami Herald. He is an aviation and architect enthusiast and is passionate about his Baltimore sports teams. In between his travels and pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures, Ian finds time to practice law in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Articles by Ian Fitzpatrick
41 Years and Going Strong—French Quarter Festival Celebrates New Orleans Culture
By Ian FitzpatrickThe 41st edition of the French Quarter Festival, taking place from April 11th to 14th, 2024, will once again enchant the French Quarter with a celebration of the city’s music, art, and food. Over the course of four days, between half a million to a million people will gather in … Read more
New Orleans Family Travel Events & FestivalsOn Freedom’s Trail in South Africa: A Personal Journey to Places Shaping the Rainbow Nation
By Ian FitzpatrickFrom the new Morgan Freeman film, Invictus, to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Games, South Africa has become a lead actor on the world’s stage. What is most striking about this beautiful nation is that the South African natural landscape is as compelling as the journey through the places shaping … Read more
Africa Experiences HistoryWhat to do about Racism and Bigotry as Travelers of Conscience and Culture
By Ian FitzpatrickWith everything taking place in the world from the coronavirus pandemic, global recession, and America’s racial reckoning, even a brief escape from these problems can be an elixir for the body, mind, spirit, and soul.
United States Backpacking & Camping Insights Social ResponsibilityWorld Footprints wins two travel journalism awards
By Ian FitzpatrickThe North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) announced that World Footprints has received two top awards for journalism excellence.
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