#bordercrossing — Public Fediverse posts

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

Overland from Moshi to Lusaka: 2500 Kilometers South

This journey was not about comfort.
It was about continuing forward, even when the road was rough, the weather unfriendly, and energy low.

From Moshi in northern Tanzania to Lusaka in Zambia, the trip covered about 2500 kilometers by land — buses, waiting halls, border crossings, and long hours of movement.

Departure from Moshi

I left Moshi in the late afternoon heat of February 8. The bus was large but already crowded. The air inside was warm and heavy, and the road vibrations started almost immediately after departure.

At first I had space. Soon more passengers entered, and my backpack ended up on my lap. From that moment, movement meant adjustment — shifting shoulders, protecting space, balancing the bag.

The road stretched into darkness. Stops came and went.
Immigration checks in the night brought the journey to a halt. A stamp in my passport led officials to believe I had overstayed, and I had to work through the dates with them. When the error was cleared up, the bus rolled south again.

The ride was loud, uneven, and constant.

Arrival in Iringa — Rain and Recovery

We reached Iringa early in the morning. The bus station toilets were flooded and difficult to use. Someone poured liquid over my hands — I thought it was water, but it was soap. Eventually rainwater from a barrel helped rinse it off.

The hostel looked abandoned from outside but inside it was clean and calm. After the long ride, simply lying down felt like a reward.

Rain followed me through Iringa. Streets turned muddy, shoes became soaked, and nothing dried properly. I stayed two nights to recover and regain energy.

South to Mbeya

The next stage began early in Iringa. I woke up at 03:15, packed, showered, and prepared to leave. While it was still dark, I walked quickly to the Kimotco bus office and arrived around 04:20. The bus reached the station shortly after 05:00 and finally departed at 05:30, continuing through hills and long stretches of road toward Mbeya.

The ride to Mbeya was rough and slow. Seats were tight, the bus shook constantly, and hours passed without comfort.

By arrival my body was worn down. Mbeya was cloudy and quiet, with light rain hanging in the air. I first walked through unfamiliar streets toward a backpackers place I had found on the map, but when I arrived there was no hostel — only a yard with an aggressive dog behind a metal gate and no one answering. After waiting and asking nearby workers, it became clear the place did not exist anymore. With rain starting again and no energy to search further, I returned toward the bus station area and found a simple low-standard hotel nearby. I stayed there to rest and prepare for the border crossing ahead.

Toward the Border

From Mbeya I took a local bus toward Tunduma around midday. About halfway through the ride the conductor collected 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €). The journey took roughly three hours, and instead of stopping outside town like before, the bus went straight to the terminal in Mpemba. From there I took a tuk-tuk for 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €) to the roundabout near the border.

I arrived at the roundabout in the early afternoon and continued on foot, walking through shops and construction areas toward the border control. After waiting in line and completing exit procedures on the Tanzanian side and Zambia stamped me in with a 30-day entry. I crossed on foot into Nakonde to begin the next stage of the journey.

Walking meant noise, pressure, and constant offers from sellers and transport agents. Some followed closely. Some grabbed my arm. The only strategy was calm refusal and steady movement forward.

Crossing on foot made the transition feel very real — one step at a time between two countries.

Nakonde — Waiting Through the Night

In Zambia, buses are not allowed to travel at night. That meant hours of waiting at the station.

The building was cold. People rested wherever they could — benches, floors, bags as pillows. I found a sofa near a charging socket and stayed there.

Sleep came only in short moments. The focus was simple: keep belongings safe, keep the phone charging, wait for departure.

Eventually, while it was still dark, boarding began in the early morning.

The Long Road to Lusaka

The bus departed in darkness. Sunrise arrived hours later, slowly lighting villages, roadside activity, and the long route south.

The ride included checkpoints, short stops, and one moment when workers inspected a tire beneath my seat after a burning smell appeared.

In Mpika there was a short stop and a paid toilet. Then the road continued, kilometer after kilometer.

By the time Lusaka appeared, the journey felt both long and strangely distant.

Arrival in Lusaka

Arrival in Lusaka was quiet rather than dramatic. After getting off the bus, a driver offered to take me across the city for 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €). The ride was long and passed through areas that did not feel safe at night. In the late evening I reached Natwange Backpackers, where I checked in, paid 7 € per night plus the earlier 2.61 € booking fee on the online Plattform, and finally found a place to rest.
Late in the evening I found a simple meal before resting. After days of buses, waiting, and movement, a bed felt like stability again.

The journey that began on February 8 at 16:00 in Moshi reached its destination on February 14 in the late evening in Lusaka — not as an ending, but as a pause before the road continues onward.

Costs of the Journey

Food and daily meals are not included here. Only major transport and accommodation.

Tanzania

• Moshi → Iringa bus: 50,000 TZS (≈ 17.86 €)
• Iringa → Mbeya bus: 20,000 TZS (≈ 7.14 €)
• Mbeya → Tunduma bus: 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €)
• Tuk-tuk to border: 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €)
• Iringa accommodation (2 nights): 14.71 €
• Mbeya accommodation (2 nights): 40,000 TZS (≈ 14.29 €)

Tanzania total: ≈ 56.32 €

Zambia

• Nakonde → Lusaka bus: 500 ZMW (≈ 17.24 €)
• Taxi in Lusaka: 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €)
• Lusaka accommodation (2 nights): 14.00 €
• Booking fee: 2.61 €
• Dinner on arrival: 120 ZMW (≈ 4.14 €)
• Toilet stop: 2 ZMW (≈ 0.07 €)

Zambia total: ≈ 41.51 €

Total journey cost: ≈ 97.83 €

Reflection

This trip was not defined by scenery or comfort.
It was defined by persistence.

Wet shoes.
Crowded buses.
Waiting halls.
Border lines.
Long distances.

But each stage moved the journey forward.
And sometimes that is enough.

The road continues.

Support & Follow the Journey

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Thank you for being part of the journey.

#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel

This week’s episode of One Dish One Mic was pre-recorded in two parts, and videos were posted to Facebook

Part 1: Mohawk storyteller and water activist Layla Staats #BoilAlert
https://www.facebook.com/reel/889432754079643

Part 2: Sean Vanderklis and Karl Dockstader dig into what’s happening along these borders on Turtle Island—how it affects Haudenosaunee and Indigenous travellers, and why these incidents should concern all of us.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1882778152359237

#OneDishOneMic #BorderCrossing #ICE #FuckICE

This week’s episode of One Dish One Mic was pre-recorded in two parts, and videos were posted to Facebook

Part 1: Mohawk storyteller and water activist Layla Staats #BoilAlert
https://www.facebook.com/reel/889432754079643

Part 2: Sean Vanderklis and Karl Dockstader dig into what’s happening along these borders on Turtle Island—how it affects Haudenosaunee and Indigenous travellers, and why these incidents should concern all of us.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1882778152359237

#OneDishOneMic #BorderCrossing #ICE #FuckICE

Who knew a regular sales trip could flip into a full-on spy movie with a side of accidental international intrigue?

Clearly, the new hottest tourist trend is trying to smuggle confidential data across borders—those sales trips just hit another level of adventure.

Find out more in Episode 4 : IT And Global Politics

https://youtube.com/shorts/7TUcI3DdM54

Listen to our podcast on :

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7LqbtykS0IQctSCucvQVHW
Apple Music : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-horror-stories-with-jack-smith/id1812612272
YouTube : https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9A9yzpnkOdVQvmFjgTsZRrE-zDCuIVcX
Deezer : https://link.deezer.com/s/30dyH3RoKvN8N24zgsbhj

#podcast #technology #techlife #espionage #bordercrossing #confidential

Who knew a regular sales trip could flip into a full-on spy movie with a side of accidental international intrigue?

Clearly, the new hottest tourist trend is trying to smuggle confidential data across borders—those sales trips just hit another level of adventure.

Find out more in Episode 4 : IT And Global Politics

https://youtube.com/shorts/7TUcI3DdM54

Listen to our podcast on :

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7LqbtykS0IQctSCucvQVHW
Apple Music : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-horror-stories-with-jack-smith/id1812612272
YouTube : https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9A9yzpnkOdVQvmFjgTsZRrE-zDCuIVcX
Deezer : https://link.deezer.com/s/30dyH3RoKvN8N24zgsbhj

#podcast #technology #techlife #espionage #bordercrossing #confidential

Sunday, October 12, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/sunday-october-12-2025/

Sunday, October 12, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/sunday-october-12-2025/

Journalists face extra risks at US borders: CBP can search devices and jeopardize source confidentiality. 🛂💻 Freedom of the Press Foundation shares a crucial checklist to prep your tech, minimize exposure, and keep your data safe. Read more: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/border-security/ #PressFreedom #DigitalSecurity #BorderCrossing #privacy #security

Journalists face extra risks at US borders: CBP can search devices and jeopardize source confidentiality. 🛂💻 Freedom of the Press Foundation shares a crucial checklist to prep your tech, minimize exposure, and keep your data safe. Read more: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/border-security/ #PressFreedom #DigitalSecurity #BorderCrossing #privacy #security

Privacy at the Border: A Technical Guide to Securing Your Data and Devices

https://consciousdigital.org/privacy-at-the-border-the-ultimate-technical-guide-to-securing-your-data-and-devices-at-boarder-crossings/

#HackerNews #Privacy #Security #DataProtection #BorderCrossing #TechGuide

Privacy at the Border: A Technical Guide to Securing Your Data and Devices

https://consciousdigital.org/privacy-at-the-border-the-ultimate-technical-guide-to-securing-your-data-and-devices-at-boarder-crossings/

#HackerNews #Privacy #Security #DataProtection #BorderCrossing #TechGuide

🌍✈️ Oh no, Canada's suddenly decided crossing the border to the land of "freedom fries" isn't worth the effort! Maybe they got their #travel advice from a 403 Forbidden error page. 😂📉
https://www.newsweek.com/canada-us-flight-bookings-fall-70-percent-2051327 #Canada #FreedomFries #BorderCrossing #403Error #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

🌍✈️ Oh no, Canada's suddenly decided crossing the border to the land of "freedom fries" isn't worth the effort! Maybe they got their #travel advice from a 403 Forbidden error page. 😂📉
https://www.newsweek.com/canada-us-flight-bookings-fall-70-percent-2051327 #Canada #FreedomFries #BorderCrossing #403Error #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

More Indians are taking the risk to cross borders illegally in hopes of a better future in the US. Is it the allure of tech jobs, better opportunities, or just wanting to escape the chaos? Sometimes, the grass looks greener on the other side! #Immigration #IndiaToUS #BorderCrossing Source: https://theinformer.uk

Why are more Indians crossing borders illegally to enter the US? 🛂 Economic dreams, educational hopes, and the allure of the American dream drive many to seek a path less traveled. As opportunities dwindle at home, the quest for a better life pushes boundaries! #Immigration #IndianDreams #BorderCrossing Source: https://theinformer.uk

Body of a 42-year-old man from Zakarpattia was found in the Tysa River, marking the 29th death during an attempt to cross the border. #TysaRiver #BorderCrossing

Body of a 42-year-old man from Zakarpattia was found in the Tysa River, marking the 29th death during an attempt to cross the border. #TysaRiver #BorderCrossing

Around 11,000 Ukrainian men illegally crossed the border with Romania since the invasion began. From January to April 2024, 1218 cases of illegal border crossing to Romania from Ukraine were documented involving 2373 Ukrainians. According to the chief of the border police in Sighetu-Marmatiei, Florin Coman, men aged 18-60 usually seek protection from Romanian authorities after crossing. 19 Ukrainian men died during the attempts to cross the border. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

Around 11,000 Ukrainian men illegally crossed the border with Romania since the invasion began. From January to April 2024, 1218 cases of illegal border crossing to Romania from Ukraine were documented involving 2373 Ukrainians. According to the chief of the border police in Sighetu-Marmatiei, Florin Coman, men aged 18-60 usually seek protection from Romanian authorities after crossing. 19 Ukrainian men died during the attempts to cross the border. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

"eQueue" for buses started operating at the Ukraine-Moldova border, allowing to choose the border crossing time at 10 checkpoints. Drivers can register online and track the queue in real time. The service has been expanded to key bus checkpoints after successful testing and has reduced waiting times. The Minister of Infrastructure highlighted the positive impact on border crossings. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

"eQueue" for buses started operating at the Ukraine-Moldova border, allowing to choose the border crossing time at 10 checkpoints. Drivers can register online and track the queue in real time. The service has been expanded to key bus checkpoints after successful testing and has reduced waiting times. The Minister of Infrastructure highlighted the positive impact on border crossings. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

Truck traffic has resumed at the "Shehyni-Medyka" and "Krakivets-Korchova" checkpoints, as Polish farmers ended their protest today after 9:00. Border crossing for trucks is now operating normally in both directions. Over 1700 trucks are expected to enter Ukraine through these checkpoints. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

Truck traffic has resumed at the "Shehyni-Medyka" and "Krakivets-Korchova" checkpoints, as Polish farmers ended their protest today after 9:00. Border crossing for trucks is now operating normally in both directions. Over 1700 trucks are expected to enter Ukraine through these checkpoints. #Ukraine #BorderCrossing

Poland has unblocked two checkpoints "Shehyni-Medyka" and "Krakovets-Korchova". Over 1700 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine at these checkpoints, as reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. #PolandUkraine #BorderCrossing

Poland has unblocked two checkpoints "Shehyni-Medyka" and "Krakovets-Korchova". Over 1700 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine at these checkpoints, as reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. #PolandUkraine #BorderCrossing

Polish farmers resume blockades of trucks at border crossings. Only one truck per hour will be allowed to leave Poland. Passenger transport and cars can pass freely. Farmers are still waiting for negotiations with the government and claim that the agreements reached earlier are not being properly implemented. Blockades near other border crossings also continue. #Poland #BorderCrossing

Polish farmers resume blockades of trucks at border crossings. Only one truck per hour will be allowed to leave Poland. Passenger transport and cars can pass freely. Farmers are still waiting for negotiations with the government and claim that the agreements reached earlier are not being properly implemented. Blockades near other border crossings also continue. #Poland #BorderCrossing

A group of Poles on quads illegally crossed the Ukrainian border in Zakarpattia. They claimed to be members of a community involved in extreme rental of off-road motorcycles and quads. They got lost and accidentally ended up in Ukraine. #BorderCrossing #Zakarpattia

Four Poles on ATVs illegally crossed the border from Hungary to Ukraine. They were members of a group doing extreme motorcycle and ATV rentals. They got lost while supporting the "2222 km" action from Krakow to Istanbul and ended up in Ukraine. They received administrative protocols for the illegal border crossing and will soon be returned to Hungary under readmission. #bordercrossing #UkraineNow

A man wandered the Carpathian Mountains for 6 days hoping to cross the border with Romania. He encountered a lynx and heard wolves at night. He got lost several times, traveled about 70 km, got wet, and froze. Border guards helped him get to safety. He was fined for his "trip". #Carpathians #BorderCrossing

Today, around 09:00, there was a traffic blockade for trucks at the "Ugriniv-Dolhobychuv" border crossing point in Poland. This may cause traffic difficulties both leaving and entering Poland. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine asked drivers and carriers to take this information into account during international transportation. #Poland #bordercrossing

Temporary traffic blockage of trucks in both directions has ended at the "Ugriniv-Dolhobychuv" checkpoint. The passage of freight transport is back to normal. Around 120 trucks are expected to cross the border. However, the neighboring side informed that the rhythmic passage of trucks will last until April 2. #BorderCrossing #UkrainePoland