Author: overtheborders

A brand new train journey was announced, and within 100 days it spent nearly £113,000 to bring people from all over the world. The Adventures by Train Tour whisks a selected group of 12 passengers from around the world, from London to Tokyo and North America via the iconic Queen Mary 2-liner. It offers “Worldwide World on a 100-day train” for £112,900 per person for £112,900. The couple's discount is 89,950pp, and this epic journey includes full-service luxury.Travelers benefit from their own tour leaders on most of adventures, luxurious accommodation, delicious food, top-notch tickets and cruise trips. Additional perks include…

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The Australian Home Department has launched two advanced digital tools, two advanced digital tools, which have been praised for simplifying and accelerating the visa application process for international students and other immigrants. Part of the broader digital transformation initiative of 2025, the new tool is designed to reduce application errors, improve document accuracy and reduce approval times, particularly for applicants seeking a student visa (subclass 500). According to the department, these innovations reflect Australia's ongoing commitment to creating a more transparent, user-friendly visa application system for those who wish to study, work or travel within the country. The Visa Finder…

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Moving abroad is often seen as dreams come true with the perfect mix of sunlight, new cultures, and slower paces of life. But for a foreigner who has moved to Spain, the reality is that there are some unexpected challenges that many people don't talk about when moving from the British Isles.Alex, a content creator known on Tiktok as @Alex.Jastravel, shares insights about his life in Spain, and has a refreshing and honest view of both the high and low values ​​of Expat's life. He acknowledges many benefits, including beautiful scenery, relaxed lifestyle and warm climate, but he speaks openly…

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As the holiday season begins, travelers focus on packaging, passports and ensuring excellent exchange rates. However, while trying to get the best value for money, only a few expect a quick drop-off at the terminal to cost about the same as a short-distance flight. That's now a reality at Aberdeen Airport, quietly increasing the short-term parking fee a few weeks before the peak of the holiday season.Travelers who drop off friends and family will pay £7 for just 20 minutes at Aberdeen's Terminal Forecourt. A hike that is roughly lined up at London's Heathrow, which charges £8 at Glasgow Airport…

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The UK's Foreign, Federal and Development Authority (FCDO) has issued the latest guidance for British people traveling to Greece after a recent incident. An alert was released on Saturday, May 3rd, after a fatal explosion in Thessaloniki.The surprising event involves a 38-year-old woman who tried to place it outside the bank around 5am, but lost her life to the bomb.The new Gov.uk Alert states, “There was an explosion at Thessaloniki in the early morning of May 3rd. If you are in the area, beware of the advice of local authorities.”Furthermore, the FCDO maintains existing advice on the Greek terrorist threat,…

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Officials say Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca “can't take any more” and say they need to cut down on plane slots.They hope that the Spanish government will exercise its powers, tell airport authorities that it is “sufficient” and not implement any further increases.Antoni Costa said despite the fact that the Minister of Economic, Finance and Innovation is in favour of containing tourists rather than extinction, “probably, in high season, we need to consider that the number of slots in airports in the Balearic Islands is already quite large.””It must be said just as the government limits the supply of accommodation, and…

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“People consider the SAATM (single African Air Transport Market) and the agenda of Africa's liberalization as the Big Bang. One day we will wake up, everything will be fixed and the entire continent will be connected overnight. “But that's not like the Big Bang theory,” AFCAC executive director Adefunke Adeyemi said of the creation of a liberalised air transport market across the continent's 55 states. She doesn't love anything better than the Swish of the Magic Wand to Guide the SAATM, but the political and operational reality of Africa means it's a marathon that's not a sprint to win the…

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Hiding on the southwest coast of Cornwall is a seaside gem that continues to win the title of one of the UK's most beloved holiday destinations. With its whitewashed cottages, turquoise waters and golden sandy beaches, St Ives was once again welcomed as one of the best seaside towns in the UK.At the heart of its charm is the coastline square that does not deviate from the Caribbean area. With soft golden sand and clear blue water, it is no wonder that visitors are often shady that such a place is present in the soil of the house.A TripAdvisor reviewer…

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The weather is warmer, which means one thing. During the holiday season, it is on the horizon. But with living expenses continuing to bite and household budgets are becoming thinner than ever, knowing exactly when to book your vacation can make all the difference.Despite economic pressure, the British are more keen than ever to flee this summer. According to Skyscanner's latest Smarter Summer report, three-quarters of UK travelers (76%) are expected to take more holidays than last year. And among the indications of how important the value of money is, 87% said they are willing to change the date of…

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Residents of Cadiz, a city in southern Spain, are increasingly angry at the number of passengers on the cruise arriving at the port. The city has become the main port of call for cruise ships, with over 300 docking events taking place last year.Approximately 700,000 passengers dropped into the city in 2024, with traffic volumes estimated to have increased by 2% compared to 2023, and experts are forecasting another bumper cruise season this year as demand continues to increase. Already, cruise passengers have arrived thousands to sample the joys of the southern city.The Queen Victoria ship in Canard arrived on…

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