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As we continue navigating this new normal of lockdowns and social distancing, World Footprints connects with Sarah Ratliff, a previous podcast guest from Puerto Rico.

...we’re connecting with Sven Parthie, a massage therapist and life coach with a focus on Stress Management, who lives in Brussels, Belgium. Sven will share how the impact of COVID-19 is being felt in Brussels and some of the creative ways Belgians are coping with the pandemic. He’ll also share some helpful tips on how to manage stress during these trying times.

Being socially distant does not mean we must also be emotionally distant. As human beings, we have a natural need to feel connected to a community. The shared experiences resulting from the coronavirus pandemic have reminded us of the dynamic global community we’re all part of and the profound impact kindness can have during challenging times.

As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, since its identification in late-2019, the coronavirus or COVID-19 has now spread around the world. The situation is dire and the travel community is feeling bleak.

Our planet is currently experiencing an unprecedented phenomenon. The outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus, is spreading rapidly and the death toll is rising.

Thailand is just one example, and the animal tourism industry is booming worldwide. But what impact is it really having on the animals and the local ecosystems?

Imagine a bi-partisan dinner with U.S. Senators and Representatives at the Library of Congress with leading contemporary historians and a billionaire patriotic philanthropist.  Then image an evening of enlightened discussions about American history without the presence of media or political jockeying.

Many prospective travelers enduring the wintertime blues look forward to Spring Break to get away from the cold and snow. However, most people stay home because of the mistaken impression that spring break vacation costs too much to get away. Thankfully, this is a misconception. If you need to get away from the day-to-day busyness of your lifestyle and hit the beach, explore a new state or country, or you just want to stay near home for your next vacation, you can do it. And, you can do it without spending a lot of money with some left for that summer vacation you had been planning. Book The Spring Vacation Now The right time to book for Spring Break is far an advance for it. All spring dates are not the same. Since springtime is the most common time to fly, airline prices are increasing. In fact, they’ll rise significantly [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation has submitted a proposal that just specially-trained dogs designated as service animals be allowed on airplanes. This would mean emotional support animals – from dogs to cats to rabbits to snakes – would no longer be permitted on airlines. 

Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii and undoubtedly is a paradise in a lot of aspects. Maui is not Disneyland so for best enjoyment and safety, a trip to this Hawaiian island requires some planning.   This article offers some helpful tips to guide you to planning your trip of a lifetime to Maui.

The travel world has changed significantly in the last 10 years with the rise if responsible and increased international tourism. Today, people are more concerned than ever with green travel and the increase in carbon offsets for hotels with doing away with miniatures bottles and flying. There are many social media influencers talking about various locations to reduce over-tourism in the more popular destinations.

Ever though about blue interiors of airlines ? Flying can be stressful even with seats in business or first class. In most cases, you’re trying to find room in the overhead compartment for your stuff without accidentally hitting someone in the head with those items. You’re so concerned with this, you may never have given the plane’s interior color a second thought. Next time you ride in a plane, check out the color of their seats. Most airline seats are blue (with the exception of Aer Lingus’ green seats and Virgin Atlantic’s red seats). Why the color blue though? Blue Is Easier In Keeping Clean There’s not a lot of time between flights to clean a plane. That’s why it’s in the airline’s best interest to choose fabrics and colors that are able to withstand loads of traffic. Blue airline seats ensure smudges and stains will blend in easily and [...]