Author: overtheborders

LONDON – Dozens of countries, including Germany, South Africa and Mexico, said Friday that President Donald Trump's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court would “erode the rule of international law.”A joint statement from 79 countries comes hours after Trump signed an executive order slaps financial sanctions and visa restrictions on ICC staff and their families.Seventeen countries, including Canada and France, said, “These measures increase the risk of immunity for the most serious crimes and threaten to erode the international rule of law, many governments. “Sansions could put the confidentiality of sensitive information and the safety of those involved, including…

Located in the heart of Missouri's lush Ozark Mountains, Christian County is the perfect pit stop for road trippers. Full of ripe wild landscapes for a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, kayaking, fishing and camping, the county pulls visitors out of the infamous Route 66 and unwinds from nature.Osage Native Americans originally called the area home before early pioneers established Nixa and Ozark, the largest towns in Christian County, in the thick forest. Today, the region's rich history is celebrated throughout the year with a full calendar of events and quirky festivals. Located between Springfield, Missouri's third largest city…

Southern Sun once again showed off its commitment to hospitality excellence, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 Booking.com Traveler Review Awards. This year, an impressive 42 of the group's properties have been recognized and have achieved excellent guest feedback over the past three years. The Booking.com Traveler Review Awards celebrate the properties that are a quality and service feature and have consistently provided exceptional experiences. To qualify, you must maintain an average review score of at least 8.0 based on guest ratings published between December 1, 2021 and November 30, 2024. . Award-winning Southern Sun Hotel and Resort The…

The diplomats from South Africa, an Indian company, are welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to reform the country's visa system. In his national address at Cape Town City Hall, Ramaphosa on Thursday said South Africa is hoping to expand tourism and business from India and China following the digitalization of the country's visa system. “As part of our reform agenda, we will continue to strengthen our visa system to facilitate the investment of skilled people in our country and growing tourism in South Africa,” Ramaphosa said. . “This year we will launch an electronic travel approval system that enables a…

Digital boarding can be simple. Because people can enter the departure lounge simply by scanning their mobile.Additionally, there are many charging ports in the airport, so you can charge your phone with a battery drained at any time.But there's a technical glitche. That's why some people may like it To carry a paper boarding pass.Are you one of the people who want to have both a digital version and a boarding pass before boarding a flight? But if you had to choose, which would you prefer – a digital or printed boarding pass? And can you say why you choose…

Former Virgin Atlantic flight attendant revealed an easy way for passengers to save money. And there's one simple trick to increase your chances of free upgrades.Sky Taylor, a native of Southampton, recently spoke about the trends in dangerous mirrors, and she is currently sharing a flying hack. For those looking for bargains, she encouraged people to avoid third-party websites and search for engines when booking trips.A content creator who worked in the sky for 16 years told Express.co.uk: Many people go directly to search engines for flights, but go straight to the actual site.”A lot of these sites know that…

Kenya's open border policy has enhanced global mobility by not only promoting inbound travel, but also enabling visa-free destinations for citizens. For Kenyan travelers, maintaining a strong passport means that access to numerous destinations is easier without the complexity of a visa application or the long-term approval process. Whether it's leisure or business, Kenyans enjoy greater freedom of movement. According to VisainDex, Kenyan passport holders are currently benefiting from visa-free access to 15 US countries, including popular destinations such as the Bahamas and Barbados. In Oceania, Kenyans are free to travel to seven countries, including Fiji and Vanuatu. In Asia,…

Returning from the 2024 St. Helena Yacht Race Fleet to the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC), we completed a spectacular 1,700 nautical-mile journey across the South Atlantic, testing the resilience and nautical capabilities of our crew. Departing from Cape Town on December 28th, the race is one of the most challenging offshore adventures available to both amateur and veteran seafarers in the region. Skippered by veteran sailor Rich Kuttel, Flica claimed the overall victory and the coveted Governor's Cup trophy in 11 days, with a revised time of 23 hours and 21 minutes. With an exhilarating finish, Atalanta, co-skipped by…

In the Congo, the two have a cultural movement of the atmosphere association and elegant people (Sape), known as the “Sapeer,” which combines fashion, culture and social resistance. It was primarily rooted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of the Congo, but the movement is now spreading around the world through the Congo migration. As a researcher, I studied Tharp in its cultural, social and symbolic aspects. Sape is more than a fashion trend. Below are five important things you need to know about this move: 1. The history of sape Sape first appeared in…

Hotel booking scenery is ready for a shake-up. According to Skift Research's latest hotel distribution outlook, direct digital channels are set to uphold online travel agents (OTAs) by 2030 as the primary distribution method for hoteliers. The forecast sparked fierce industry debate over the future relationship between hotels and OTAs. To explore these changing dynamics, we spoke with Jaques Coetsee, Group Director of Sales and E-commerce, and Jadine Venter, Marketing Director at Bon Hotels. They provide insight into plans to take advantage of these evolving opportunities by focusing on in-person bookings, personalized guest experiences, and strategic marketing initiatives. Q: Will…