Insights

Insights

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“Discovery is the journey; insight is the destination.”

–Gary Hamel

Explore the narratives below, a vibrant tapestry woven with opinions, reflections, and revelations drawn from diverse travel encounters. Some narratives propose ideas, while others illuminate discoveries, experiences, perceptions, or observations.

Travel storytelling, or travel insights, offers a captivating avenue to traverse the highs and lows of journeys undertaken by fellow adventurers. Even if you’re unable to embark on the voyage yourself, you can immerse yourself in the travel experiences and wander through landscapes via someone else’s perspective.

As Matshona Dhliwayo eloquently suggests, insight—rather than mere intelligence or understanding—is crafted to nurture perception and contemplation. It is our aspiration that these tales will bestow upon you deeper travel insights, enriching your own journeys, whether real or imagined.

 

  • Peter Greenberg is featured on this video thumbnail about Domestic Travel Tips

    In this video, Peter Greenberg shares essential domestic travel tips that every traveler should know. From packing strategies to navigating travel restrictions, his advice is invaluable for anyone planning a trip within the United States.

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    World Footprints is joined by an all-star cast of artists who have traveled the world to realize their dreams.  Actress and Super Model, Natasha Alam joins World Footprints to talk about her latest role as “Yvetta”, Alexander’s new love interest, and her amazing journey of courage and determination that took her from Uzbeartiskistan to Hollywood.    Then, Singer/Songwriter Elizabeth Elming is a classically trained artist who has perfected her craft in London and throughout Canada and she’ll join us to share the musical journey she has embarked on.    Finally, marital artist, writer and actor Antonio Graceffo, better known as "The Monk From Brooklyn", discusses his decision to leave corporate America for a childhood dream of a life of adventure in Vietnam and beyond. NATASHA ALAM is an actress/super model who is currently starring in season 3 of the HBO original series True Blood. Natasha became a princess during her [...]

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    Join World Footprints as hosts Tonya and Ian explore the world of silence, the power of perfume and a new Burma.

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    This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Get insights into interesting conservation efforts like Green Living Project and Waterkeeper Alliance

  • Raj Gandhi at Swiss Embassy Part 1 keynote about Initiative of Change.

    Rajmohan Gandhi, a true global citizen and a great friend of World Footprints, continues to carry on the remarkable legacy of his grandfather, the late Mahatma Gandhi. Rajmohan Gandhi serves as President of the non-profit organization Initiatives of Change (IofC), dedicated to building trust across the world's divides.

  • Rajmohan Gandhi at the Swiss Embassy. Part 2 of the Initiative of Change (IoC) keynote. IoC is based in Switzerland.

    In Part 2 of Rajmohan Gandhi's presentation at the Embassy of Switzerland, he delves deeper into the current global challenges we face. Despite these issues, Rajmohan remains optimistic, emphasizing that our shared humanity will ultimately lead to stronger relationships and a kinder world.

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    This broadcast is a favorite legacy show we produced under our old name Travel'n On before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Adventure travel has an immense transformative power and we have Don Mankin, who firmly believes in this.

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    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 [...]

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    This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian enjoy a conversation with CBS Travel Editor, Peter Greenberg.  Peter dropped by to join our live broadcast during the US-Africa Summit. Peter Greenberg is the Travel Editor for CBS News and can be seen on "CBS This Morning," "CBS Evening News," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He is known in the travel business as "The Travel Detective." Additionally, every week a different area in the world serves as the location for his weekly national radio programme, "CBS EYE ON TRAVEL." Greenberg, the host of the public television programme "The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg," is the ultimate insider when it comes to covering the travel industry as news. The series features more than 40 half-hour episodes that aim to enlighten viewers about travel-related news, essential knowledge, [...]

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    This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Talks to experts on the airline industry from Virgin America. Ian and Tonya continue their conversation with Fred Reid, former CEO of Virgin America who discusses the state of the airline industry, Sir Richard Branson, and his own personal travels. as the founding CEO of Virgin America, Reid's sharp mind and creativity inspired his team to grow airlines to become a leading, award-winning airline.   Only beginning in 2007, VA ended operations in 2018. It was a stand-alone airline with a Virgin group logo. Although it was only in business for 11 years, it was a well-liked and prosperous airline with a West coast focus. Alaska Airlines, which bought the airlines and incorporated the airline under its brand in 2018, as it was drawn to this west-coast focussed airline. [...]

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    This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Today we'll talk to Kenny Albert. Attention sports fans, all-American sportscaster, Kenny Albert, son of famed sportscaster Marv Albert, will join Travel'n On to discuss his travels around the country with the NFL and the Olympics. On October 25, 2009, Albert hosted the New York Yankees' locker room celebration after they won the American League Championship Series that evening after calling the play-by-play of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game for Fox. He called the play-by-play for the New York Knicks' season-opening game on MSG Network on October 28. The following night, he broadcast a Rangers game on the radio. Jim Robson, the play-by-play announcer for the Vancouver Canucks, was his hero in addition to his father Marv Albert. Growing up in Sands Point, Albert covered [...]

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    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'll discuss the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act, author Libby's new book and life in Japan. Kate Hanni, Founder of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights, returns to Travel'n On Radio to talk about the latest incidents on the tarmac and shall provide a legislative update on the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Increased recompense for passengers and defense against excessive airline costs are goals of the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Airlines would have to automatically repay customers in the event that their luggage is damaged, lost, or delayed. To ensure passenger safety, the Bill also addresses the problem of legroom and seat size that are constantly diminishing. Then, Libby Gill, author, business coach, and former SVP of Universal [...]