Europe

The country of Russia celebrated a very successful Olympic and Paralympic Games and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sochi.  For us, the Paralympic Games were transformative.  We saw many examples of courage, strength, humanity and the belief that all things are possible, especially in the face of great adversity. For a spectator, traveling to the Olympic Games takes about 24 hours of constant travel, but once you see Sochi and all it has to offer, the inconvenience and jet lag drift away. Others have endured and waited for this moment far longer than 24 hours.  We met some amazing people and some colorful characters during our time in Sochi and you'll meet some of them during the show. You will receive a small taste of what we experienced during our time in Sochi.  On our way back to the U.S. we spent a long layover in Moscow and you’ll hear about [...]

In March 2014, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick traveled to Sochi, Russia, to cover the Winter Paralympic Games for World Footprints. From interviews with Team USA athletes to Sochi's cultural heritage and the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, Tonya shares a firsthand perspective on the Games and the surprising hospitality they experienced.

So you want to travel to Bucharest, but a little worried about costs? Don’t be.

For a spectator, traveling to the Olympic Games takes about 24 hours of constant travel, but once you see Sochi and all it has to offer, the inconvenience and jet lag drift away. Others have endured and waited for this moment far longer than 24 hours. Residents of Sochi have been living through Olympic construction since the Russian bid for the Olympic Games in 2007—and it has taken a toll.

Is the old family RV slowly gathering rust in the backyard? Want to help the world, make people happy and healthy, while at the same time spread the word on using recycled materials to create beautiful new items?

Though it begins in Switzerland, the Rhine is for Germans, a national river. Seems a bit strange doesn’t it? What leaves no room for confusion however, is the fact that the region around the confluence of rivers Rhine and Moselle, is any tourist’s dream.

London has always been a city of change, but its transformation over the past decade, particularly in the culinary scene, has been remarkable. Once known primarily for its shopping streets and high-end fashion, London is now celebrated as a top culinary destination.

A far cry from sunset Can 4 friends travel through 5 countries on two continents to get 10 major music artists to appear on a tribute album to 1 unknown songwriter?  That is the question we'll have answered with today’s Book Club reading, A Far Cry From Sunset. The unknown songwriter is our book’s author, Billy Franks. The first chapter has Billy admitting that he is a man whose dreams didn’t come true. The latter chapters describe a verbal altercation with singer Bryan Adams and everything in between offers a cross between science fiction, suspense, and comedy relief.  Did Billy Frank and his friends achieve their goal or did they realize unexpected dreams?  Tune in to hear the answer to this question and others like: When did Billy Frank's lifelong friendship with Prince Harry begin?  Did Billy Frank and his friends actually steal from Led Zeppelin? What was the biggest [...]

Join World Footprints as hosts Tonya and Ian explore the world of silence, the power of perfume and a new Burma.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We continue our conversation with Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours, as she introduces the rich culture that had defined Black Paris by taking us on a journey to the places made famous by Black soldiers, writers, and political exiles that came to the City of Light to flee American racism.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. David Gordon joins us from Ireland to talk about "Homecoming Scotland", a festival that celebrates people from around the world who have Scot-Irish heritage. Scotland returns 2009 is a yearlong celebration of a history that has changed the world, a thriving present, and an enthralling future. The year-long Homecoming Scotland 2009 schedule of events around the nation honours Robert Burns' birth 250 years ago. Additionally, we're honouring some of Scotland's greatest contributions to the world, including golf, whisky, brilliant brains, innovations, and Scotland's rich cultural and historical history. Participate in Homecoming Scotland, a year-long celebration of our country's fascinating past and promising future, to show your love for it. Robert Burns, Scotland's greatest poet, celebrated his 250th birthday in 2009, making it the perfect time for what looks [...]

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let's find hidden gems of Ireland. Travel'n On Radio returns to Ireland to discover some hidden gems, explore off-the-beaten-path attractions and play golf on one of the many Links courses on the Emerald Isle with Ireland aficionado and tour guide extraordinaire Will Collins. Then we will get an update on The Green Dragon, yacht entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, and the festivities in Galway.