It is time to start planning for summer holiday. You might even want to take a yacht. A Charter yacht can be an excellent way of exploring a holiday destination. How about a holidays to Puerto del Carmen. Lanzarote Island is a family favorite holiday destination. Many people who have come to this island in the past will come back; they are coming back because they love the unique of the island. Lanzarote is top spot for yachting enthusiasts. While some people might stay in the same resort as they the previous time most people like to go too different resorts in order too fully experience everything that the island can offer. (more…)

Most visitors to Peru usually seek out its ancient treasures and sacred places, but a new, challenging and undoubtedly thrilling adventure activity is now available – riding down  dunes on a sandboard.   (more…)

On today’s show World Footprints explores the plight of the endangered Panther, we chat with one of the rising IZOD Indycar stars Simona de Silvestro, and we also view Catholicism through the lens with Father Robert Barron.  As a special bonus, we added some sound bytes and interviews from the DC Stop Modern Slavery walk to end human trafficking.

Panthers once roamed the entire southeastern United States; from Florida to South Carolina and Louisiana.  However, the panther was added to the Endangered Species List in 1967 and today the remaining population is isolated in South Florida.  The Panther population has dramatically decreased but many efforts are being made to save this beautiful animal from extinction.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is at the forefront of the Panther conservation efforts and Park Ranger Sandy Mickey from the Florida Panther & Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuges joins us today to talk about some of these initiatives. 

Then, we enjoyed a chat with one of the IZOD Indycar series rising stars, Simona de Silvestro.  Simona is one of a handful of female Indycar racers and she is one of the most prominent racecar drivers on the track.  Simona hails from a country where auto racing is banned but she has made a name for herself as one of racing’s brightest young stars.  She is the first woman in Atlantic Series history to have earned the most wins and pole positions, and the IZOD Indycar Rising Star Award.  Note:  We spoke to Simona only a few days before the tragic accident in Las Vegas that claimed the life of Indycar 500 winner Dan Wheldon.

 

Finally, we will talk to Father Robert Barron, the Francis Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture at Mundelein Seminary and a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, about his new PBS series Catholicism. This documentary illustrates the history and treasures of a global religion shared by more than one billion people around the world by exploring art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition.  Father Barron was joined on his two-year around the world journey by acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leonard, a veteran correspondent for NBC‘s Today show and producer.

To learn more about the Florida Panther visit:  http://www.fws.gov/floridapanther  or http://www.floridapanther.org

Imagine being on the path of qualifying for the 1996 US Olympic Track and Field Team as a hurdler after becoming a 3-time All-American at the University of Arkansas to suffering a devastating injury that would lead to the loss of your leg.  Through faith and family, John Register overcame that devastating loss– first to compete as a Paralympic swimmer in the 1996 Atlanta games and to win a Silver Medal as a long jumper in the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney Australia.  John’s story of “Hurdling Adversity” is an inspirational one he will share with World Footprints today.   

Then, there are travel guide books that advise you on the places to see, eat and stay but very few guide you through the history of a destination or inspire an appreciation of a place.  However, a new book co-written by History Professor Victor Silverman called California: On the Road Histories, takes readers through the Golden State’s rich history and heritage in a way that no other book ever has.

As World Footprints continues in the fight against human trafficking, we are pleased to introduce you to other organizations that are fighting on the frontline in this global war against humanity.  One such organization that we are pleased to work with is Stop the Traffik—a U.K. based initiative that is leading strategic responses to human trafficking world wide.  Ruth Dearnley, CEO of Stop the Traffik, will join us today.

Skiing is a favorite activity that is increasingly popular across the globe. United States of America is home to one of the best ski resorts offering ski runs for all kinds of skiers.

Vacationing at a ski resort is actually one of the best ways you can actually spend some quality time with family and friends. Snow guarantees you fun regardless of your age and that is why this sport has been growing in popularity across the globe. Even if you do not really love skiing, most of these skiing resorts do have a couple of recreational activities which you can also engage in. (more…)