Authors
Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esqs., are the dynamic founders of World Footprints, an award-winning publisher of socially impactful travel content that explores the profound human connections made through travel. As hosts of the multi-award-winning World Footprints podcast, they have engaged with luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Ernest Green, Ken Burns, Cat Cora and Rick Steves. In addition to World Footprints, Ian and Tonya have written for prominent publications including AAA World, DETOUR, Miami Herald, The Lens, and Island Soul. Globetrotting as travel ambassadors and public speakers, the Fitzpatricks have been recognized as Black Travel Journalists of the Year by the Black Travel Summit.
Based in New York City, Terri Marshall is an award-winning writer covering cultural travel, multi-generational travel, food, drink, road trips, cars and characters. From hanging out with penguins in Antarctica to fishing for piranhas in Peru, Terri’s always up for an adventure. Publication credits include AARP, SheBuysTravel, Girl Camper, Island Soul, Chilled, A Girls Guide to Cars, Alaska Business Magazine, North Hills Monthly, Around Wellington and more. Connect with Terri and see more of her work and radio appearances at www.trippingwithterri.com.
Torrance McCartney was raised on a fishing boat on the Great Barrier Reef by her nomadic family. She is a full-time traveler and having just returned from Europe, is currently embarking on her second road trip across North America. When she’s not writing or taking photographs, she can be found at a cafe drinking coffee, visiting a farm sanctuary, volunteering with rescue animals, doing yoga, or laying on a beach reading a book. Follow her on Instagram.
Nikki Gillingham is an entrepreneur and owner of Blue Whale Communications, a content marketing and social media agency that operates remotely. Having a business without a location-based office let’s Nikki spend time travelling and exploring. She’s passionate about wildlife, loves the outdoors, and is forever chasing those Mountain Views. You can follower her adventures in business and travel in Instagram @nikkigillingham.
Jen Tousey is a former educator turned entrepreneur. Along with her husband she runs a small production company as well as writes for her blog, ThisFamilyBlog.com Jen sits on the state speakers bureau for California Daughters of the American Revolution and believes in things like the power of a personal story, a good education, and a strong cup of coffee.
Chelsea Wiersma is originally from a small town north of Seattle Washington, but currently living out of her suitcase! She lived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for three years and considers it her second home. She works as a virtual assistant, social media manager, brand designer, and blogger. She loves traveling and just finished her first solo trip through Central America. Not only is she passionate about traveling and her job, but also about protecting our planet and leaving as little of a footprint as possible. Chelsea loves sharing her adventures and travel tips with others and is so thankful that she is in a position to do so.
Born and raised in Australia, David Pope moved to Spain in 2014 and has never looked back! He is currently based in Seville, where he spends his time leading food and wine tours, blogging about Spanish cuisine, and taking his daily siesta. You can follow his foodie adventures on the Everyday Food Blog.
Katy Spratte Joyce is a freelance food, business, and travel writer currently based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her passions include spending time at the lake, cooking, traveling, reading, brunching, and thrifting. Besides World Footprints, she has contributed to Greatist, Matador Network, Chilled Magazine,Travel Awaits, Popular Science, Crunchbase News, and many other print and digital publications.
Audrey Lim is a freelance writer from Perth, Western Australia, who has spent the past two years exploring the opposite side of the world in Vancouver, Canada. She loves all things travel-related and the Earth. Now that she's home you can probably (most likely) find her at the beach. Follow her adventures @audreysaurus.
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lydia Klemensowicz can say she feels at home in many places around the world. She has lived in various countries including Ireland and Tanzania. She is usually found laughing or writing her latest travelogue with a good cup of coffee in her hand. Follow more of her story and work at lydiapaulina.ca.
Thomasina Tafur, a former FedEx Executive, now spends her time traveling, day trading, volunteering and writing. She caught the travel bug 30 years ago during her first visit to Japan. She has been to over 40 countries, has lived in Canada and Saudi Arabia, and is a fan of combining travel with volunteer work. You can learn more about her on LinkedIn.
Alicia-Rae Light is a Vancouver-based journalist — you’ll never catch her without her pen, notepad and camera in tow. When she’s not exploring her own backyard in beautiful British Columbia or searching for remote hot springs in Iceland, you’ll find her camping amongst penguins and fur seals in Antarctica, hiking to waterfalls and diving with sharks in the Fijian islands, or enjoying a glass of Malbec while reading a great book by the sea. Follow her journeys on Alicia-Rae Light.
