Author: overtheborders

It can be extremely dangerous to wear the wrong thing on a plane, travel experts revealed.There are many things to think about when planning your trip. Not only do you need to consider what to pack, you also need to give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport and make sure you follow security guidelines on what you can and cannot do. With your baggage.But it's not just your suitcase clothes that you need to worry about. Because one travel advisor insists that we should make better choices about what we wear on our trip.According to a woman…

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Ethiopia introduced its first locally produced e-passport, which was officially launched at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa on February 21st. E-Passport was developed in collaboration with Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS), Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), and Toppan Security Ethiopia SC. This initiative is consistent with Ethiopia's broader efforts to modernize immigration services and reduce dependence on foreign document production. Along with e-passport, ICS deploys visas, IDs and digital conversion measurements to allow issuance, reducing processing times and increasing protection against fraud. The transition from the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) was featured during the launch event, highlighting Ethiopia's commitment to…

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The US has officially released an updated list of countries eligible for the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to help millions of travelers make it easy to visit the US for business, tourism and transportation. It offers a road. However, this new list also brings about some notable exclusions and changes. One of the most important updates is the Romanian addition, marking an extension of the program. However, UK still eligible under certain conditions have been excluded from the broader list for the first time. Meanwhile, African countries, including notable countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, are not…

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It was during this time that I felt a bit calmer on the cold night. And you may need the winter sun to brighten up your mood.Most people dump their jets in the summer or later that year, but they could run away at the beginning of the year and save money in the process. Many people enjoy city breaks and ski trips during this time of year, but if you're craving a bit of Vitamin D, booking a holiday at one of these warm, sunny destinations is not the case. , could be the perfect fix for winter blues.There…

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Hiding in the more famous countries of Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique, are small, inland countries that are not as famous as their neighbours, despite being chosen as one of the safest countries in Africa. Malawi is an inland country in southeastern Africa, but still boasts some of the most incredible beaches in the world, but is very different from the Seychelles beaches. Malawi is home to Lake Malawi, one of the world's largest freshwater lakes. Often called the “warm heart of Africa,” Malawi is one of Africa's most beloved travel destinations by people who venture beyond the more famous options…

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If you look closely at last year's booking patterns, you will notice that the average travel duration is beginning to increase. For South African flight centres, average travel lengths increased from 14, 7 to 16 to 2 days during the 2024/2025 holiday season. And South Africa is not alone. My Australian colleague jumped from 10, 5 days to 16,1 on average holidays! Importantly, it's not just a holiday. Travelers embrace a completely different way of experiencing their destination. Slow-paced itinerary replaces whirlwind travel as it consciously decides that more travelers will feel more, but fewer, creating a deeper connection to…

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Women share a “middle seat hack” that allows you and your seatmate to almost guarantee that they have an entire row on themselves, so there's no need to touch your knees awkwardly with strangers.There's nothing worse than being crushed by a plane, so it's best to have passengers seated in advance beforehand. For example, it's not too bad if you're flying in a group of three. I know someone who has an accidental intrusion space, but sitting between you can be a little uncomfortable when someone you don't know.But @holidayextras could share a “hack” and give you a “extra leg…

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All Nippon Airways will become the first Japanese operator of Embraer's E2 family aircraft, following orders of up to 20 E190 E2S, as they have announced their commitments for up to 77 aircraft. According to a stock exchange filing by Ana Parent Ana Holdings, the total value of the order, which consists of a mixture of wide-body aircraft and narrow aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, stands at around 2.16 trillion ($14 billion) at list prices. It's there. Delivery will begin in 2028, starting from April 1, 2028 to 2033. ANA Holdings chief Shibata said the order represents “a catalyst…

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More than 800 women are scheduled to visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on March 7th as part of the initiative marking International Women's Day. The visit, sponsored by the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority Authority (NCAA), aims to boost domestic tourism while raising awareness about conservation activities. NCAA Senior Assistant Tourism Marketing Aide Mariam Cobello emphasized that the initiative is consistent with national efforts to encourage local tourism, particularly among women, and supports a broader sustainability goal . In addition to visits, participants will participate in conservation activities, such as road cleaning along major tourist routes. The initiative not only raises environmental…

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