WORLD FOOTPRINTS

World Footprints will give you a taste of paradise as we journey toSt. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)—a multi-island country of 32 enchanting islands and cays.  Of those islands only nine are inhabited and each offers unique accommodations.  We’ll introduce you to three of our favorite properties today.

World Footprints continues to let the good times roll with the powerful second hour of our LIVE French Quarter Festival 2013 broadcast.

For our 6th annual broadcast we introduce the founders of Timecode: NOLA a popular independent film festival.  Actor Terence Rosemore continues to help us co-host the show and contributes to the conversation about the film and television industry in New Orleans.

Then political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin join us.  They may not agree on anything in the political sphere but they do agree on their mutual love for New Orleans.  Hear why they chose to leave the political jungle of Washington, DC to raise their family in the Big Easy.

World Footprints celebrated in style for our 6th annual French Quarter Festival broadcast from the Big Easy!

If you missed our LIVE broadcast you can enjoy the first hour today when we share interviews with first-time New Orleans visitors Chad Kerkman and Jerry Krueger, award-winning actor Terence Rosemore (HBO Treme), and Bradley Sumrall, curator for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (the largest house for southern art in the world).

For art lovers this is the place to be today so join us and let the good times roll.

Author and former school teacher Lynn Glaze joins this special childrens' book club to discuss her book:  Samuel Sails 'Round the Horn.

A tale of an ancestor that provides a realistic glimpse into daily life in 1850 and embraces the importance of traveling to adopt a worldly view.

We're joined by two special student listener reviewers: Jedidiah Bonner and Zamika Peterson.

Sam's adventure is a great read for school aged children and adults alike.  Want to hear more about Sam's journey? The California Gold Rush?  You can purchase Samuel Sails 'Round the Horn by clicking here.

Author Kevin Fitzpatrick (no relation to us) joins us to talk about his dynamic historic guide book:  Dororthy Parker's New York.

As part of the ArtPlace Series, this richly illustrated book captures the New York that inspired Dorothy Parker.  Much more than a travel book, readers are taken on a journey into her favorite haunts as well as her career, private life, political activism, theatrical exploits, and final years.

Today's World Footprints Book Club is joined by listener reviewers Karon Powell and Seigrid Rich.

Interested in continuing the journey with Dorothy Parker?  You can purchase Dorothy Parker's New York by clicking here.

On today’s World Footprints we’re traveling through the southern Grenadines and will share the beauty and magic of this special part of the world.

Our show originates from the beautiful Palm Island at the Palm Island Resort.  Palm Island is a private tropical paradise comprising only 135 acres in size.  You’ll meet Chris Ghita, a transplant from Grenada, who has found his place as General Manager of this remarkable resort.  He’ll entice you to escape the hassles of the world with a visit to this tiny paradise.

Then, we’ll introduce you to Palm Island’s most colorful character and resident artist and doctor, Patrick Chavellier.  This wonderful man and his extraordinary studio is worth the visit alone.  Patrick is one of the world’s finest undersea artists and we’ll learn about his art and his life in paradise.

Finally, we’ll travel by powerboat to the Tobago Cays Marine Park—a protected wildlife preserve of five isles bordered by a giant horseshoe reef.  This aquamarine blue and green waterscape serves as home to wild sea turtles and is a underwater haven for scuba divers and snorklers alike.  Here’s we’ll talk to Park Ranger Lesroy Noel who will describe the natural beauty surrounding us.

Today we travel to Namibia and beyond with animal conservationist and television personality Jack Hanna; we will discover Cuba through its people with Insight Cuba’s Tom Popper and Rebecca Rothney will share how people around the world are leaving positive footprints through Pack for a Purpose. 

Jack Hanna, nicknamed “Jungle Jack” is one of the most notable animal experts in the U.S.  Jack took some time away from his many filming schedule, David Letterman and other show appearances to talk to us about the successes and challenges in the world of animal conservation.

We are going to discover Cuba through its people with Tom Popper, President of Insight Cuba.  Tom has traveled many times to Cuba and his company is one of a few that are licenses by the U.S. Treasury Department to provide tours to the beautiful island.

Our friend Rebecca Rothney will give us an update on how many travelers are leaving positive footprints when they Pack for a Purpose.  Rebecca will also share how her foundation has grown since the O Magazine feature.

Our 6th live broacast from New Orleans famed French Quarter Festival will feature power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin, a host of artists, filmmakers and dear friends.  Let the good times roll!

World Footprints is pleased to introduce more great friends from our beloved New Orleans.  First, we'll be joined by actor/filmmaker Terence Rosemore who most recently donned a badge as New Orleans Police Deputy Chief Eugene Marsden in the hit HBO series "Treme".  Terence will discuss his upcoming roles and film projects post-Treme as well as his initiative in the Crescent City to introduce the city's youth to the entertainment industry.

If you're looking for the best places to go, eat or see the Moon Guide to New Orleans is a great resource to have.  Native New Orleanian and travel writer Laura Martone joins us to give her take on what makes her hometown such an interesting and captivating place for her and visitors alike.

Finally, New Orleans is a city that never needs a reason to host a festival.  Just when you think that the city wouldn't have room for one more thing, another "thing" pops up and offers something unique.  For the last few years, Diane Lyons has been spearheading the FestiGals Conference.  As founder of this conference, Diane sought to create an event just for women.  FestiGals is an empowering weekend-long celebration of the female spirit and stength.  World Footprints has a personal connection with the FestiGals conference as Tonya will be giving a "Diva Discussion" this year.

Today World Footprints will go on an American Ride, experience exhilarating thrills and preview a month-long California Wine Festival.

Television show host, historian and motorcycle buff Stan Ellsworth breaks the mold of the stereotypical high school history teacher.  A former NFL player, Stan is the Harley Davidson-riding host and creator of BYU-TV’s American Ride.  Join us as we hop on the “iron horse” with Stan as he takes us through American history.

As the author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks” Pete Trabucco knows a thing or two about high-speed thrills.  Pete is taking his need for speed and death-defying adventures to the airwaves in a new show, Thrill Ride Maniacs, and he’ll share the best places to enjoy a thrill in America.

With Earth Day just around the corner, California wineries are embarking on a first time, month-long celebration called “Down to Earth Month.”  Gladys Horiuchi of The Wine Institute will preview the month’s festivities and some up and coming wine regions in California.