Heritage TraVEL & GENEALOGY RESEARCH

Ever wonder where you really come from? At Footsteps World Travel, we combine expert genealogy research with custom heritage travel experiences … so you can uncover your family’s story and walk in the very footsteps of your ancestors.

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You Don’t Just Come From Somewhere —

You Come From Someone

Who do you think you are, and why should you care? Let’s find out together.

At Footsteps World Travel, we believe the journey of a lifetime might actually begin in the past. Have you ever wondered where you came from — not just the country, but the people, the places, and the stories that shaped your family generations ago?

Now’s the time to turn curiosity into discovery through our unique blend of Heritage Travel and Genealogy Research Services. With our expert guidance, you can uncover the untold stories of your ancestors … and maybe even walk the same cobblestone streets they once did.

Your Ancestors Have a Story. It’s Time You Heard It.

At Footsteps World Travel, we believe the journey of a lifetime might actually begin in the past. Have you ever wondered where you came from — not just the country, but the people, the places, and the stories that shaped your family generations ago?

Now’s the time to turn curiosity into discovery through our unique blend of Heritage Travel and Genealogy Research Services. With our expert guidance, you can uncover the untold stories of your ancestors … and maybe even walk the same cobblestone streets they once did.

Imagine reading about a battle your great-grandfather fought in, then standing on that very battlefield in Europe.

Picture yourself walking through the small Irish church where your great-great-grandparents were married. Or maybe — just maybe — you’ll meet a distant cousin still living in the old country.

The possibilities are as rich and varied as your own family history.
As our genealogy expert Paul Becks says, “You just might be amazed at the stories you can discover about your own past.” And, trust us, people usually are.

Heritage Travel: It’s Personal

This isn’t just sightseeing. This is soul-searching.

Our clients have uncovered ancestors who were suffragettes, war heroes, artists, educators, and even a few moonshiners.

Some discover tales of courage and perseverance; others connect with talents that run in their bloodlines, like music, leadership, or craftsmanship.

One traveler found a Civil War drummer in his family tree. Another discovered her ancestors helped found early American towns. Every story is unique — and every discovery, unforgettable.

Genealogy isn’t only about records and names, it’s about people … the ones who passed down your smile, your stubborn streak, or that mysterious musical gift your niece suddenly displayed at age seven. The past is closer than you think, and Heritage Travel brings it vividly to life.

You May Live More of Your History Than You Know

Shows like Finding Your Roots or Who Do You Think You Are? show just how deeply our identities are shaped by where we come from. But you don’t need a film crew to experience your own powerful journey of discovery.

At Footsteps World Travel, we combine personalized genealogy research with expert travel planning to create journeys that connect the dots between past and present — between who you are and where your story began.

Our Travel Advisor Sue Becks traces her roots to an early American ancestor who helped found Hartford, Connecticut and Wadsworth, Ohio. In fact, Captain Wadsworth actually saved the colony of Connecticut in the infamous Charter Oak event in 1687.

Your story might be just as remarkable — hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered.

Start Your Journey Today

So, who do you take after? Could you be continuing a legacy you’ve never even heard about?

There’s only one way to find out.

Let our team at Footsteps World Travel help you uncover your family history, then design a personalized heritage travel experience that lets you walk in your ancestors’ footsteps.

Whether it’s Europe, the British Isles, South America, Africa or right here in North America, we’re here to help you make meaningful, memory-rich connections to your past.