Compass
If you ever spot a bird flying erratically, as though it had one too many drinks, you’re not imagining things. Birds in Whitehorse, Yukon, have been getting drunk from fermenting berries, leading Environment Yukon to create makeshift “avian drunk tanks” where these tipsy flyers can safely sober up.
Chinese energy firm has unveiled plans to construct a life-size replica of the Titanic in a bid to attract tourists. The Sichuan-based Seven Star Energy Investment Group confirmed that it has commissioned an American company to design the replica, using blueprints from the Titanic’s sister ship, RMS Olympic.
Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.
Today we will share the legacies of two individuals who have put themselves on the frontlines in the fight against the crimes of drug and human trafficking. Robert Mazur served 27 years as a Federal Special Agent for the IRS, Customs Service and Drug Enforcement Administration.
There’s a new hip hotel in town and it is leading the way in social responsibility and preservation. Earlier this week, World Footprints attended the grand opening of Hotel RL Inner Harbor Baltimore, a new urban lifestyle brand of the Red Lion Hotel Corporation (RLHC) . Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, live music and an overnight stay at this flagship property that allowed staff to work out final details before the hotel officially opened its doors on Saturday.
In this star-studded podcast episode, we welcome Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Braeden, celebrated for his iconic role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless and memorable performances in The Rat Patrol, Colossus: The Forbin Project, and as John Jacob Astor IV in Titanic. Braeden shares exclusive insights into his early childhood in Germany, his journey immigrating to the United States, and his most impactful travel experiences.
CulturePrep has been empowering individuals and groups from around the world to overcome the obstacles that threaten meaningful and productive cross-cultural relationships.
World Footprints will take you inside “The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth”—the Calgary Stampede. The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Social investment strategies are the dominating boardroom discussions as multinational companies explore growth opportunities in emerging economies.
On June 27, 1898, the 37-foot sloop Spray sailed into Newport, Rhode Island, marking the completion of a historic voyage. At the helm was Captain Joshua Slocum, who had just become the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo, covering more than 46,000 miles. What made this achievement even more remarkable was the simplicity of Spray, an unassuming fishing boat that Slocum had rebuilt himself.
On June 26, 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered one of his most iconic speeches in West Berlin, declaring solidarity with the citizens of the divided city. At the time, the Berlin Wall, erected by East Germany’s Communist government, symbolized the Cold War's division between East and West. Standing before a large crowd, Kennedy boldly proclaimed, "Ich bin ein Berliner" ("I am a Berliner"), drawing parallels between the pride of Roman citizenship and the values of freedom in Berlin.
In the heart of South Korea, there’s a truly unique coffee shop designed to charm coffee and photography lovers alike. Dreaming Camera is a café unlike any other—housed in a building shaped like a giant vintage camera, making it a must-see destination for anyone exploring South Korea’s vibrant café culture.
