World Footprints was honored to attend the opening day of the 68th annual United Nations General Assembly in New York. This prestigious event began with a warm welcome from the Secretary General

With the rise in sustainability awareness and a growing curiosity about food origins, agritourism has emerged as a captivating travel trend. From olive oil harvesting in Italy to rice planting in Japan, these experiences connect travelers with the land and traditions that sustain our diets.

On July 4th, the nation sings Happy birthday to the United States of America.  This summer day is Independence Day in the US and one of the busiest travel and tourism holidays in North America. Flights coming to America and from coast to coast are full.  Hotels in the top July 4th destinations are packed and restaurants are busy preparing for the influx of guests. Every city in the 50 United States celebrate the July 4th holiday with fireworks because of the importance of this day to America's history.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. With a rich and significant history, Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans and provides an opportunity for all communities to reflect on the importance of freedom and equality.

Best known as the nation’s oldest city, the mention of St. Augustine, Florida conjures up images of a centuries-old fort, swaying palm trees, glistening beaches, the Fountain of Youth, and an abundance of fresh seafood waiting to be devoured. But there’s so much more to Florida's Historic Coast and much of that lies within the area's Black history.

Cities across the States get a little more colorful as groups of people come together to celebrate Pride each year in June, with rainbow flags and clothes to symbolize gay pride.

The 41st edition of the French Quarter Festival, taking place from April 11th to 14th, 2024, will once again enchant the French Quarter with a celebration of the city's music, art, and food. Over the course of four days, between half a million to a million people will gather in the French Quarter, making it one of the largest free music festivals in the country.

March is Women’s History Month. Celebrated in the UK, the USA, and Australia to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th, this month highlights the contributions women have made to events in history and contemporary society.

Looking for unique ways to shower the ones you love with gifts and praise for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with inspiration from different cultures around the world who honor love in unique ways. Here are 18 of the sweetest ways that people declare their love on Valentine’s Day from Bulgaria to Guatemala and beyond.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love, romance and chocolate step into the spotlight. This love and chocolate thing dates back more than 1,500 years to the Maya and Aztec cultures.

Located on Lake Mendota shores in Wisconsin, the city of Madison comes alive yearly, bringing joyous laughter, vibrant colors, and a spirit of celebration.  Wisconsin is known for its diverse culture and community that hosts various seasonal celebrations, transforming the streets into multicolored festivals.  Madison is an oasis for adventure seekers in search of memorable and unique experiences. If you plan on visiting south-central Wisconsin or just moved there, here's a list of yearly festivals in Madison you can partake in. Winter Events (December 21 to March 21) In winter, there are various festivals in Madison WI, and events to look forward to. The calendar of events in Madison, WI for winter includes: Dane County's Farmer Market The Dane County Farmers Market usually holds an indoor holiday market on Saturday, which leads to Christmas weekend. The location is the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The market event usually features [...]

    Hint: You won’t find it in Louisiana.   “We really cherish all our Mardi Gras traditions here.  We’re very proud of them.” It was that sentence uttered by the woman at the museum’s front desk that got my attention.  I had certainly never thought of anything about Mardi Gras as a cherished tradition.  This gave me an inkling that I was about to get a serious education for my $8.00 admission.  To find the truth about Mardi Gras and its traditions, travelers need to visit the Mobile Carnival Museum in downtown Mobile, Alabama. Street view of the Mobile Carnival Museum. Photographed by Scot Terry. (Public Domain) My guide went on to say, “New Orleans has the larger Mardi Gras.  Theirs is five times the size of ours, but ours is family friendly.  You’d get arrested in Mobile if you tried half the stuff that they get away with on [...]