Compass: The World
Balancing safety and sanity as a nomadic soul during the pandemic
By Kellie PaxianBut for many of us wanderlust-filled souls, there is one major influence on our well-being that the pandemic discourages — and that is travel. Read more
The World Safety
What will travel look like in 2021?
By Kellie PaxianLooking back at the previous year is seriously lacking in travel nostalgia. Looking forward is shrouded in uncertainty. Read more
The World Social Responsibility
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely around the world
By Tara TadlockLockdowns and government restrictions don’t have a put a damper on New Year’s Eve festivities. Read more
The World Events & Festivals
Global Pandemic, Climate Change, Virtual Tourism: Twenty Twenty novel predictions from 1995
As 2020 comes to a close we remember the late author Nigel Watts and the eerie predictions he made about this year in his 1995 novel “Twenty Twenty”. Nigel’s predictions are shared through the voice of his widow, Sahera Cohen. Read more
The World Insights Climate
Five Travelers share their Travel Wish List for 2021
By Tonya FitzpatrickWe were curious about the places other travelers are dreaming about so we asked some of our fellow travelers to share their travel wish list for 2021. Read more
The World Insights
World Footprints Holiday Music Special
‘Tis the season with the gift of holiday music. As you enjoy the musical selections from around the world, please accept our gratitude for your support of World Footprints over the years. Read more
The World Events & Festivals Literature & Music
13 expressions of travel love and nostalgia
By Kellie PaxianWe were deeply moved and inspired by the stories shared in our previous collection on What I Miss Most About Traveling, but every travel lover knows there is no end to the love letter that our world deserves. Read more
The World Insights
A Love Letter to the World from an American
By Terri MarshallA couple of years ago I jumped on the Ancestry DNA bandwagon to discover more about my history. The results weren’t terribly surprising. Read more
The World Insights
Traveling the world in a powered wheelchair
At the age of two, Cory was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a form of muscular dystrophy. Because this disease is progressive it has served as a catalyst for Cory to see as much of the world as he can. Read more
The World Accessible
What I Miss Most About Traveling
By Kellie Paxian2020 has left much to be desired in our wanderlusting hearts, but the good news is that travel leaves an eternal impact on our souls… Read more
The World Insights
Where You Should Travel Based On Your Astrology Chart
By Haley CometLooking for inspiration on where your next travel location should be? See where the stars align for you with an astrology technique called AstroGeography! Read more
The World Insights
Traveling according to your Zodiac sign
What can your zodiac sign tell you about where you should travel and what destinations you are compatible with? Read more
The World Experiences
Opinion: Is “No Travel” the new Responsible Travel?
By Ann-Marie CahillIt’s the statement no traveller wants to hear: “Please Don’t Come Here”. Read more
The World Insights Social Responsibility
Imagine: Reflections on Peace and the travel community’s role
Editor and VIIF co-founder, GARY KNIGHT, shares the remarkable collection of first-person testimonials and searing photographs from some of the world’s most volatile war zones. Read more
The World Social Responsibility
Safe and Spooky: Where to enjoy Halloween from a Social Distance
By Tonya FitzpatrickHalloween is around the corner and the ghouls and goblins are coming for us whether we’re ready or not. This time they will be frightening us from a safe distance. But don’t worry because your adrenaline will still run high. Read more
The World Family Travel Events & Festivals