Compass
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. We travel to Curacao to explore the rich African heritage and culture that continues to influence the culture of the island today. Curacao, the "C" in the ABC islands, offers historical towns, untamed fields, and lots of outdoor recreation. (The other islands that up the westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles are Aruba and Bonaire.) Willemstad, the capital and largest city of Curacao, resembles an Old World European metropolis that has been plopped in the Caribbean. Dutch colonial structures with vibrant colours reflect pinks, yellows, and blues into the emerald St. Anna Bay. Its charming pastel buildings and equally colorful history earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City. Here, you can choose between a difficult wall dive and a shallow snorkelling area. Of course, beaches are [...]
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 around the world with travel journalist Johnny Jet (John DiScala). He joins us to also talk about the hottest travel sites. Connecticut was Johnny's birthplace, and he remained there until he was 21. From an early age, he was fascinated by flying. Johnny tried to board a flight to Australia when he was 17 years old, but turned around at the gate when a doctor told him he had asthma, prescribed him entirely too much medication, and warned him that he "may have a problem breathing on a plane because the cabin is pressurised." One of his worst days ever occurred on that day. He avoided flying for three and a half years. He was 21 and anxious, so he stopped taking the majority of his [...]
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. Tonya and Ian enjoy a conversation with Thad Simons and Ellen Dierenfeld from Novus International to talk about the sustainable practices that they are incorporating in Africa. Thad and Ellen joined our live broadcast from the US-Africa Summit.
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. 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. 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 [...]
