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.
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.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Feel the beat and taste exotic flavors when we explore the island of Puerto Rico. US citizens can travel to the island without a passport. The majority of people see a single tropical island when they think about Puerto Rico. In actuality, it is an archipelago, or collection of islands, with its biggest island bearing the same name. More than 100 smaller islands and cays surround this main island (also known as islets, which are very small sand islands that build up atop a reef). By taking a boat, aircraft, ferry, or kayak to some of these unusual locations, you might discover an entirely different aspect of island life that many visitors usually overlook. If Puerto Rico has a best-kept secret, it is the islands of Culebra and [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. OUr focus will be voluntourism and adventure travel today. Adventure travel and volunteer travel experts, Alexia Nestora of Lasso Communications and Christina Heyniger from XOLA Consulting, joins the show to discuss the emerging best practices in adventure travel and voluntourism (volunteer travel). In the adventure tourism industry, Christina Heyniger works with entrepreneurs and community tourism interests to develop and market niche tourism products and services. She has supported adventure travel tour operators and associations operating in Cambodia, China, Ecuador, India, Morocco, Nepal, and the United States and speaks regularly at industry and academic conferences on topics ranging from small business management to humanitarian aid and international development through responsible tourism. Through Xola, Christina and her team regularly produce general and specialized adventure tourism industry research reports. Alexia Nestora [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Today we'll talk to Kenny Albert. Attention sports fans, all-American sportscaster, Kenny Albert, son of famed sportscaster Marv Albert, will join Travel'n On to discuss his travels around the country with the NFL and the Olympics. On October 25, 2009, Albert hosted the New York Yankees' locker room celebration after they won the American League Championship Series that evening after calling the play-by-play of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game for Fox. He called the play-by-play for the New York Knicks' season-opening game on MSG Network on October 28. The following night, he broadcast a Rangers game on the radio. Jim Robson, the play-by-play announcer for the Vancouver Canucks, was his hero in addition to his father Marv Albert. Growing up in Sands Point, Albert covered [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Today we will explore the legacy of one of America’s great frontier families, Daniel Boone and his son Nathan, who helped settle the American frontier in Missouri. Dr. David Knolls and Grady Manus of Lindenwood University will introduce the historic home of Daniel Boone and Boonesfield Village, the place Daniel Boone launched America’s early exploration into the West. Then, David Roggensees of the Nathan Boone Homestead in Southwest Missouri—the Ozarks—will offer a glimpse into the life of Nathan Boone. In 1799, Daniel Boone (October 22, 1734 – September 26, 1820) relocated to Saint Charles County, Missouri's Femme Osage District. Louisiana at the time included Spanish Missouri. He passed away in Nathan Boone's house in Defiance, Missouri. Nathan Boone, a son of Daniel Boone, is the family link to [...]
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 go for a ride in Alaska’s Glacier National Park. Travel with Travel’n On through Alaska’s Glacier National Park aboard the luxurious American Safari yacht. Tonya and Ian will chat with American Safari’s captain and expedition leaders as they embark on a discovery of the Inner Passage and the natural treasures that the area holds. One of nature's most amazing masterpieces, Glacier National Park is situated in the backcountry of Montana, in the United States. The famous national park, which is revered as the "Crown of the Continent," protects carved-out glaciers and valleys, blue glacial lakes, and lush forests, earning it the moniker. Your senses are stunned by its pristine beauty and beautiful wilderness from the moment you first see it. The park lies on the border between [...]
In this podcast episode, Ian and Tonya have some vacation tips for families - some affordable destinations in Northeast America that are easy to get to, and are just a quick drive from Washington DC.
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'll explore Juneau, Alaska today. Travel'n On celebrates Alaska's 50th anniversary of their induction into the Union as the 49th State with a profile on the beautiful capitol city of Juneau. Lorene Palmer, President of the Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau tells Travel'n On why Juneau, Alaska is a unique and must see tourist destination. Then Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho discusses his challenges of managing a city that is larger than some States and why he loves his city. Finally, Jane Lindsey, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, provides some insight into Juneau's unique history and culture. The state capital of Alaska is one of the state's most attractive cities and a popular tourist destination. With so much to see and do, Juneau is sure to have something [...]
Rick Webster , VP of Public Policy at the US Travel Association, joins Travel'n On Radio to talk about the Travel Promotion Act and his Associations efforts to promote tourism in the United States.
Guests: Vermont Convention Bureau, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, US Customs and Border Protection
