Author: overtheborders

The world-renowned London Underground Network doesn't just transport passengers around the capital, as part of its station is outside the M25. These include Metropolitan Line Amersham, Chalfont, Latimer, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth and Epping on the Central Line. Also, among this bundle of extra London stops is Chesham, which serves a market town of the same name in Buckinghamshire. Terminus boasts its own water tower and signal box, with Grade II listed. It opened in 1889.Historic England points out that this is due to the importance of architecture as “the most complete example of survival of the country metropolitan area of ​​the…

Experience Africa 2025 opened the doors of today with purpose, energy and record participation. With 255 buyers, 207 exhibition companies and 8,000 pre-scheduled meetings over the next three days, the event will continue to serve as an important hub for building businesses and strengthening Africa's presence in global tourism. Chris Mears, CEO of the Atta® Event, welcomed representatives and recognized the community that has moved the platform forward. The conversation industry The opening keynote session led by Michael Jackson and Bev Hancock invited representatives of the delegates to co-create the conversation using real-time polls and live feedback. The room was…

The entire cabin crew was stopped after passengers tracked missing calls to the hotel where airline staff were staying. Michael Tjendra claimed it was stolen on June 6th at Garuda Indonesia Ga716 while traveling from Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, to Melbourne, Australia.Tjendara said he moved his seat after takeoff and then went back to his old seat to find that the device was gone, he put his phone in the back seat pocket. He went to Instagram to detail the theft and shared a series of screenshots from the Find My iPhone feature. They showed that he followed the device to…

Canada's restrictions on foreign ownership of domestic airlines and the national model for funding air transport infrastructure are one of the factors that limit small airlines to bring more competition to Canada's skies. This urges Canadian governments to make policy changes that will allow Canadian governments to own 100% of Canadian Airlines, which operate only domestic flights, according to a new report from the Competition Canada Agency. He says that doing so could encourage more competition. Under current rules in Canada, non-Canadian entities can own less than 49% of Canadian Airlines from 25% prior to June 2018. The 49% cap…

See the joint media statement for opening a pilot project across a pre-scheduled tourism-only border connecting South Africa's Kruger National Park with Zimbabwe's Gonares Foo National Park. The project is supported by Boundless Southern Africa as part of our efforts to promote Transflondian conservation areas as a major tourism destination, grow local tourism, and promote cross-border tourism in South Africa. thank you. Joint Media Statement The Minister of Home Affairs has approved the launch of a pilot project across the tourism-only border that will link Kruger and Gonaresfu National Park to Puffli Senwe, allowing tourists to experience the great Limpopo-Trans…

Pullman Cape Town appoints new general manager Thuthukile Moloto Leadership appointments strengthen Pullman's commitment to inclusive excellence and premium leisure travel experiences Cape Town, South Africa – June 18, 2025: Pullman Cape Town is proud to announce its appointment as new general manager. A veteran leader with global qualifications and local roots, she returned to Saudi Arabia nearly two years later and served as Cindara, Cindara, Marriott International, part of the Neommega Project in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia. Her return marks a strong “return” for growing hospitality talent, and demonstrates Pullman Cape Town's comprehensive leadership and continued investment in world-class…

The rising tensions in the Middle East have forced airlines to re-rout flights in key stress tests for the Gulf's ultra-efficient aviation hub. Many international airports in the region rely on smooth transit connections that rely on minutes rather than hours. For example, Doha, home to Qatar Airways, has a minimum connection time of just 45 minutes between flights. Earlier this year, Etihad Airlines reduced its transport threshold for non-US departures in Abu Dhabi from 60 to just 45 minutes. Connections at Dubai International Airport, the busiest in the world, can take up to an hour. As airlines reroute aircraft…

Batch fees are a common but despicable cost for travelers, especially as budget airlines always tighten their size and weight limits for Strikers. For those who want to save both money and space, it is essential to pack in an efficient way, as suitcases and last-minute repacking sessions may not work.So, Rebecca Harley, Marketing Manager at Journeyscape, a North American Travel Specialist, shared a strategic choice to avoid oversized suitcases. Organizational consultant and author Marie Condo credits the first hack, experts say:”This is a game changer, not only to save space, but to make each item more accessible without ruining…

With World Giraffe Day on June 21, parents are drawing new attention to the sudden decline in the African giraffe population. The Kiraffe Conservation Foundation has reported a 30% decline over the past 35 years, with only an estimated 117,000 giraffes remaining in the wild today. Contributing factors include agriculture expansion, urban development and habitat losses due to poaching. Several subspecies, such as the Nubian and Kordofan giraffes, are currently classified as critically at risk by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). South Africa's private game reserves play an increasingly important role in protecting giraffes. By protecting and…

Southern Italy is renowned for its beauty and tradition, not to mention its incredible food. It is especially popular in the summer when visitors can explore the idyllic beaches and dine outdoors every night.However, the popularity of hot spots such as Amalfi, Capri and Positano over the past few years has led to serious overcrowding. One southern town might do the trick for those still looking for a quiet coastal destination that flies under the radar in some way. And it is just two hours away from the bustle of the Amalfi coast.Located on the coast of Silent, Santa Maria…