Author: overtheborders

The UK is famous for its eccentric place names.There are charming towns and villages across the country with unique titles, and even more rude sounds.However, there is only one reconciliation with an exclamation point at the name. Westward Ho! This is a Victorian coastal village resort in Devon.The Tourism Bureau says the region has a “charm” because it has a historic character along with “reinvestment and modernization.” The village is named after a 1855 novel of the same name by Charles Kingsley.It was extremely popular and led to a tourism boom in the Bideford area.Local businessmen built a west ho!…

Tuesday, or colloquially known Pancake Day, is a much-loved British tradition. However, one British town has been renamed “Skip Day.”Shrove Tuesday is the day of the East Feast held at a build-up where people were rented out to remove sweet treats in their homes before they were rented out to make pancakes.According to the legacy of Scarborough Maritime, during the Anglo-Saxon period, people were called to confess, “forgive of sins” (forgive of sins), and therefore the development of the word shrove.The bell rings to appeal to people to confess. Eventually the bell was called the Pancake Bell and rang out…

Nigerian Dr. Amanda Bison holds a PhD in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands. Academic achievements have given her a distinction of honorable “cum praise” for her exceptional research. This honor is a rare accolade across the Netherlands and Europe, and has been awarded to only 5% of doctoral candidates in the past 20 years. In particular, the university's law school has not given cum praise for the past 20 years. Under the guidance of Professor Thomas Spickerbore and Dr. Martin Stronx, Dr. Bison's research shows how local organisations such as the West African State (ECOWAS) and the European…

The popular hotspot loved by British tourists has launched another crackdown on dealing with growing overtourism. Ibiza Council and Airbnb reportedly have signed a “historic” contract to remove illegal tourist accommodation from the platform, Olive Press News reports. Under the “pioneering” plan, illegal property such as caravans, tents, yurts, boats and more will be removed from the website. This means that the property will be defeated “without discussion or appeal” to prevent costly legal delays. The agreement was signed by Ibiza Council leader Vice Mali and Spanish Airbnb director Jaime Rodriguez de Santiago.Other entities are also involved in the consultation,…

When you think of Wales, you might think of the majestic peaks and huge valleys carved into glaciers during the ice age.However, there are many beautiful seaside towns in the country, making it a great place to enjoy the day.Whether you prefer walking on the beach or lounge, enjoying a sea immersion, or taking a walk along the beach or taking a bite, there's a place for you.Of course, you can do all of the above.I was in Wales in a quarter, and my grandparents owned a caravan in Powis when they were growing up.This meant I was fortunate enough…

President Trump has promised “drills, babies, drills.” Now he wants to log.On Saturday, Trump directed federal agencies to look into ways to bypass endangered species species and other environmental regulations to enhance timber production on 280 million acres of national forests and other public lands.The move appears to be aimed at increasing domestic supply as the president is considering tariffs on the import of wood from Canada, Germany, Brazil and other areas. Environmental groups say increased logging will destroy American forests, pollute the air and water, and destroy wildlife habitats.Additionally, since wood absorbs and stores carbon dioxide, reducing greenhouse gases…

On the beautiful islands of Asia, there are few tourists due to their more famous neighbours.Palawan is a Philippines island with a population of 995,000 people. The capital and largest city is Puerto Purinza.It is known as the Philippines' last frontier and also as the Philippines' best island with wildlife, jungle mountains and white sandy beaches that attract tourists.Lonely Planet said of Palawan:One of the island's most unique attractions is Puerto Purinza Underground River National Park, one of the world's longest navigable river crossing caves.Visitors can ride a motorless paddle boat with audio guides, and take about 45 minutes to…

Wizz Air is launching a new non-stop flight from the UK to popular Saudi cities.Budget Airlines recently announced that it will begin daily return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Medina.It is second only to Mecca in religious significance and serves as the main destination for Muslim pilgrims, particularly between Haji and Umrah. Currently, to visit Medina, travelers must fly connected in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia or Istanbul, Turkey.The entire trip takes up to 11 hours.Budget airlines will introduce the A321XLR, a new Airbus model that features enhanced fuel capacity and maximum flight times up to 11 hours.A flight from Gatwick…

On February 20, 2025, in Cape Town, tragic events unfold as the talented Gono was fatally attacked and helped his wife, Lillian Freila, work. The violence shattered their hopes, as they were trying to welcome their baby girl, and seriously injured the talent before he could see his daughter. Despite her broken heart, Lillian gave birth that dark morning, mixing joy and sadness as her husband's life escaped. The community gathered around her to raise funds to support Lillian in the face of the uncertain path before, showing the power of love and resilience in despair. The story reflects the…

With an incredible achievement, Nigerian national Dr. Amanda Bison received her PhD in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and received the honorable “cumming” distinction for her extraordinary research. This honor is a rare accolade across the Netherlands and across Europe, and has been awarded to only 5% of doctoral candidates over the past 20 years. In particular, the university's law school has not given cum praise for the past 20 years. Under the guidance of Professor Thomas Spickerbore and Dr. Martin Stronx, Dr. Bison's research explores how local organizations such as the ECOWAS and the EU, along with central…