Adventure
Adventure travel showing Tonya ziplining
“Adventure is a path. Real adventure, self-determined, self-motivated, often risky, forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.”
– Mark Jenkins
Adventure travel encompasses a vast spectrum of experiences, extending far beyond traditional notions of adrenaline-fueled escapades. It can manifest as the quiet thrill of bird watching in serene forests, the pulse-quickening ascent of a towering peak, or the exhilarating rush of whitewater rafting through untamed rapids. Adventure is not solely defined by extreme physical challenges; rather, it is the pursuit of the unknown, the embrace of new perspectives, and the joy of discovery in every corner of the natural world. Whether scaling mountain peaks or observing elusive avian species, adventure invites us to step outside our comfort zones and immerse ourselves in the wonders of exploration.
Wayward and hair-raising travel experiences with a true Vagabond and we’ll look at a new travel service that has gone to the dogs.
Sandusky, Ohio is one of the best places to visit in the United States. Established at the beginning of the 19th century, the small town of Sandusky had an important role in the history of the United States—a history that the area keeps alive.
In recent years, Nepal’s river tourism has seen considerable growth, especially as it is one of the best ways to observe and learn about local life and culture. With a number of amazing rivers to choose from, whitewater rafting has taken the number three spot for sports that tourists want to try while there.
South Australia’s Kangaroo Island is a dream for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and wildlife enthusiasts, who take advantage of this destination that can at times be overlooked by other travelers. Whether you think this is your kind of thing or not though, there are many reasons why you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to travel to the island.
As travel experts we know that understanding new languages play an important part in the travel experience. But what about the journey of marriage? World Footprints talks to best selling author Dr. Gary Chapman about his book, “The 5 Love Languages” and he'll walk us through the different languages that every couple should know.
With numerous dive sites, underwater terrain that has not yet been fully explored, and an incredible sense of eco-diversity, Raja Ampat is a magical place.
Join World Footprints as we take you on a journey through a national treasure—the State of Montana. We covered just a small section of this wonderful state—Glacier Country--but as you’ll discover from Part I of this series, there’s a reason why many celebrities (Ted Turner, David Letterman, among others) call Montana a “home away from home.”
Today’s World Footprints radio show is all about the beautiful island of Bequia (pro-nounced Beck-Way), the northern-most island in the Grenadines.
Actress Kate Linder, best known for her role as Ester Valentine on The Young and the Restless (CBS Daytime), also travels for a living as a United Airlines flight attendant. Really! Kate didn’t leave her daytime job even after landing the popular role on Y&R. She takes a break from Genoa City to join World Footprints talk about her dual roles and her work as Celebrity Spokesperson for the ALS Foundation.
Join Tonya Fitzpatrick of World Footprints for an enchanting afternoon dive at the Georgia Aquarium. This unique underwater adventure features Tonya swimming gracefully with Nandi the Manta Ray from South Africa, along with several majestic whale sharks and a variety of other marine species.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. This week, Craig Kennedy, co-founder of Access Anything, a nationally recognized leader in adaptive sports and adventure travel for people with disabilities, will join the show to talk about their upcoming events. Craig Kennedy has ten years of experience speaking to top spinal cord rehabilitation centers, independent living centers, high schools, colleges, and youth organizations throughout the United States, and currently represents the state of Colorado and the ski industry in working to improve rights and accommodations for all people with disabilities. Craig Kennedy has worked in the travel and hospitality industry for almost 20 years and has a unique insight into the world of living with a disability. His talks on the topics of “Keeping a Positive Attitude,” The Benefits of Adaptive Sports and Travel,” and “Travelers [...]
As per recent news reports, scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute embarked on a historic expedition to "virtually raise" the legendary TITANIC. Expedition Leader Dave Gallo joins World Footprints to discuss the expedition's mission and the efforts being made to preserve the Titanic. The ships' wreckage on the ocean bed lay undetected for decades until 1985. That's when a team of scientists led by oceanographer Robert Ballard was able to locate the shipwreck some 13,000 feet below the surface of the Atlantic, about 370 miles southeast of Newfoundland. Oceanographers have pointed out that the hostile sea environment has wreaked havoc on the ship's remains after more than a century beneath the surface. We've spent a lot of time talking about soccer and how this sport is transforming lives. Today we will introduce Mel Young, Founder of the Homeless World Cup. Mel joins us to talk about this year's World Cup in Brazil and the [...]
