North America
Totem Poles of the First Nations in Vancouver Canada. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“Through travel I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it.”
– Eudora Welty
Explore the history, diverse cultures and traditions of the North American countries of Canada, Mexico and the United States. North American culture reflects both the cultures of its indigenous people- the Native Americans as well as the culture that is influenced by European Colonization.
The United States is the third largest country in the world and one of the most culturally diverse countries of the world. Described as the ‘melting pot‘ of North America , amalgamation of different cultures has given shape to the unique U.S. culture.
Mexico is the most populous state of North America and one of the largest city in the world.
Canada is the largest country of North American region and covering more than half of the continent’s area.
On today's podcast episode... Jana La Sorte, Executive Director of Urban Bush Women, talks about her dance company’s selection as one of three companies selected to inaugurate the U.S. State Department’s cultural exchange program called “Dance Motion USA.” Then, you will meet Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef and founder of the non-profit organization called Chefs for Humanity. Cat Cora is an accomplished lifestyle entrepreneur, author, restaurateur, contributing editor and television personality. She made television history in 2005 when she became the first female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. Cat, the Iron Chef will talk about her foundation’s philanthropic efforts, including their newly launched campaign for Haiti called One Million in One Month. And now that the Olympic Games have concluded, the world is shifting its attention to South Africa, the host country for the 2010 World Cup. Travel’n On will be joined by one [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Father Moses Berry February marks Black History Month, and in celebration, World Footprints returns to Missouri; a state that has made a unique contribution to America’s history. Ian and Tonya will speak to their father Moses Berry, founder of the Ozarks African American Heritage Museum in Ash Grove. It has an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts of rural Afro-American life in the surrounding areas, preserved by the Berrys and other families over many years. Fr. Moses Berry is a contributor to An Unbroken Circle: Linking Ancient African Christianity to the African American Experience, a ground-breaking collection of essays. He, along with Fr. Alexii Altschul and others founded the annual Afro-American and Ancient Christianity Conferences sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black. He is in demand locally as [...]
After several flight cancellations from Washington DC we finally arrived in Vancouver at 11:15pm on Saturday evening, February 13, 2010. Regrettably we missed the Opening Ceremony but in our short time here we have experienced a wonderful flavor of cultural diversity and national spirit. We have been to Vancouver many times and each time our feeling about this city and our experience here is very special.
his broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian travel to Mongomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement to explore iconic sites.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian head to Detroit, Michigan to explore what the Henry Ford Museum is doing for Black History Month.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let's learn about Baltimore's African American Heritage. Baltimore, Maryland has a number of unique attractions that showcase African-American culture and contributions in America. Nancy Hinds from the Baltimore Convention and Visitor's Bureau joins our show to share the city's interesting treasures. The city's residents have long been on the front lines of the struggle for civil rights and equality. It is hardly surprising that the city has been at the core of black culture given the sizeable African American population. Along the renowned "Chitlin' Circuit," Pennsylvania Avenue was a stop known for its jazz and theatre. Some of America's most significant musicians, such as pianist, were raised here. African American leaders also had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Baltimore residents [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian enjoy a conversation with CBS Travel Editor, Peter Greenberg. Peter dropped by to join our live broadcast during the US-Africa Summit. Peter Greenberg is the Travel Editor for CBS News and can be seen on "CBS This Morning," "CBS Evening News," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He is known in the travel business as "The Travel Detective." Additionally, every week a different area in the world serves as the location for his weekly national radio programme, "CBS EYE ON TRAVEL." Greenberg, the host of the public television programme "The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg," is the ultimate insider when it comes to covering the travel industry as news. The series features more than 40 half-hour episodes that aim to enlighten viewers about travel-related news, essential knowledge, [...]
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 discuss corporate social responsibility with Sam. Tonya and Ian enjoy a conversation with Samantha Taylor from Reputation Dynamics. Sam stops by to discuss corporate social responsibility during our live broadcast from the US-Africa Business Summit. Samantha "Sam" was born in London and raised in Kenya, East Africa, where she experienced firsthand the difficulties of poverty and community development. Sam established Reputation Dynamics in 2005 to offer local and global citizenship development to for-profit and NGO/social enterprise enterprises. Reputation Dynamics focuses on establishing creative alliances that inspire the public and private sectors to work together as a unified force for social and environmental sustainability. She encourages a wide range of organisations on long-term strategies for enhancing the wellbeing of communities by establishing holistic collaborations. She is an advocate [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Talks to experts on the airline industry from Virgin America. Ian and Tonya continue their conversation with Fred Reid, former CEO of Virgin America who discusses the state of the airline industry, Sir Richard Branson, and his own personal travels. as the founding CEO of Virgin America, Reid's sharp mind and creativity inspired his team to grow airlines to become a leading, award-winning airline. Only beginning in 2007, VA ended operations in 2018. It was a stand-alone airline with a Virgin group logo. Although it was only in business for 11 years, it was a well-liked and prosperous airline with a West coast focus. Alaska Airlines, which bought the airlines and incorporated the airline under its brand in 2018, as it was drawn to this west-coast focussed airline. [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Angela DiSilva, President of the National Black Tourism Network, shares stories of celebrated figures from Missouri who rose from the ashes of slavery to national prominence. DaSilva has enjoyed a distinguished career as one of the region‟s foremost authorities on the topic of African-American history. In addition to serving in her role at Lindenwood for nearly four years, daSilva has also owned and operated the National Black Tourism Network in St. Louis, Mo., for more than 25 years. In addition to the state's more well-known sites, visitors are urged to discover Missouri's rich African American history legacy. The National Black Tourism Network, a full-service travel agency that specializes in tours of the African Diaspora, and experts like Angela daSilva highlight the history and rich heritage of African Americans [...]
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 travel to Independence, Missouri where we explore the multiple attractions and fascinating history that add to the African-American legacy. Missouri's Independence is a major city in the United States. There are roughly 115,000 people living there. Many people refer to this city as the "Queen City of the Trails," and lots of tourists visit to take in the beautiful architecture and several Independence-related museums. Immerse yourself in American history from the period of the American Revolution and the Civil War, follow in the footsteps of Harry S. Truman, our 33rd President and beloved son, or spend some time at one of the top libraries for family history research in the country. Independence is better recognised as the hometown of President Harry S. Truman and for its significance in [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Explore the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
