The World
World Map painted on hands
“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit—this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.”
–Saint Augustine
The world has so much to share with those wish to travel and those who are into traveling. Possibilities of exploring the world are endless. The world has so much to offer – from its nature, to histories of lands, cultures of various groups across the globe, different flavors to savor or simply to escape one’s monotonous life. The reasons for another trip around the world are many , if not just love for traveling. The world beckons us to step out of our cozy homes and daily routines and take a trip to any place ,known or unknown.
Unpack the beauty and wonders of the world through the insightful stories below. Travel and explore the globe in your own way, make another unforgettable trip to a new place.
On January 20, 1981, as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States, a major international crisis came to a dramatic close. Just minutes after Reagan took the oath of office, Iran released 52 American hostages who had been held captive for 444 days. The crisis began on November 4, 1979, when revolutionary Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in retaliation for America's support of the deposed Shah of Iran.
For those that love the snow or even those that enjoy limited time with the white stuff, skiing is a common denominator. Whether it is downhill skiing or cross-country, snapping on the boots and winter gear is the popular winter activity across the p
Backpacking is one of the most adventurous and, we must admit, dangerous ways to travel. But if you’ve decided you want to venture into the ‘wild’ and explore exotic cultures and ancient ruins on your own, then there are a few rules you should follow and a few tricks that might come in handy.
Explore the treasures of Ireland, Cuba and Detroit.
Phil Keoghan is host of the multi Award-winning reality show, "The Amazing Race". We talked to Phil about how the show mirrors his life, his passion for travel and his commitment to give back to others. Phil also shared how a near death experience inspired his mantra to leave "No Opportunity Wasted".
Prepare for a trans-continental bike ride to the South Pole and experience island paradise – USA style - in Georgia, Massachusetts, and California.
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.
CulturePrep has been empowering individuals and groups from around the world to overcome the obstacles that threaten meaningful and productive cross-cultural relationships.
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.
World Footprints seeks to connect you to the great places in this world. Today, we travel to a destination that is near and dear to our hearts--Bermuda. We will celebrate the national holiday of Bermuda Day, the music, history and traditions with our island brothers and sisters.
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.
