The World
World Map painted on hands
“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit—this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.”
–Saint Augustine
The world has so much to share with those wish to travel and those who are into traveling. Possibilities of exploring the world are endless. The world has so much to offer – from its nature, to histories of lands, cultures of various groups across the globe, different flavors to savor or simply to escape one’s monotonous life. The reasons for another trip around the world are many , if not just love for traveling. The world beckons us to step out of our cozy homes and daily routines and take a trip to any place ,known or unknown.
Unpack the beauty and wonders of the world through the insightful stories below. Travel and explore the globe in your own way, make another unforgettable trip to a new place.
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 [...]
The outbreak and apparent resurgence of the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, has caught the world by surprise and worldwide concern over this virus is affecting many peoples lives, including their travel plans.
For all of you diving enthusiasts, Ian and Tonya have a real treat for you! They're joined by underwater photographer Christy Gavitt, who shares some of her favorite diving destinations in the world's most exotic locales, and offers some advice for those of you who have always wanted to learn how to scuba. Plus a special valentines gift: Ian and Tonya have some great ideas for some last-minute romantic getaways.
