In for a Dig at The Bloomsbury Hotel
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave their Suffolk home for a night to experience The Bloomsbury Hotel London and the Sutton Hoo Helmet. It was but a stroll from The…
Tasting the Colombia Coffee Region
After visiting Bogota graffiti art and beautiful Villa de Leyva, Mark Bibby Jackson continues his South American travels to the Colombia coffee region and Valle del Cocora, the land of…
Best Ways to Visit Scotland this Spring
Spring has officially sprung. Along with longer days and higher temperatures comes the urge to explore the wonderful landscapes our island has to offer. There are so many highlights to…
Rectory Manor Hotel, Suffolk
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise take the shortest of journeys to stay at the nearby Rectory Manor Hotel, Suffolk. We reckon we’re familiar with all – or nearly all –…
Sustainable Cruises: Rainforest Cruises
At Travel Begins at 40, we beleive it is important to highlight organisations that have sustainable tourism at their heart. Today we highlight Rainforest Cruises which provides bespoke responsible and…
Top American States To Visit In 2022 & Things To Do There
Made up of 50 states, the USA is a huge country. This means that it can be overwhelming for any potential tourist looking to visit the country, as there is…
Bogota Graffiti Art & Villa de Leyva Colombia
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to Colombia, to discover a passion for the wonderful Bogota graffiti art catch a glimpse of a hope for a sustainable tourism future in beautiful Villa…
London Theatres : a Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews London Theatres, a guide to London’s Theatres by Michael Coveney and Peter Dazeley with foreword by actor Mark Rylance published by Frances Lincoln. One of the…
Sloane Place: Chelsea’s Best Kept Secret
London Begins at 40 Food Critic, James Clark visits Sloane Place a new place to dine in a very old part of London. It is no secret that Chelsea’s high-end…
A Wilde Stroll from Paddington to Camden
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night at the Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity in Paddington and goes for a stroll along the Regents Canal in London to Camden. As Samuel Johnson…
Madeira Holidays: a Perfect Piece of Paradise
Travel journalist Marion Ainge enjoys a Shirley Valentine moment in Faja dos Padres, the perfect spot to enjoy your Madeira holidays. It’s a Shirley Valentine moment. From a cliff top…
Cojean Ethical Fast Food in the Capital
James Clark visits Cojean, a French ethical fast food restaurant that has taken London by storm. There is no shortage of places in the city to grab lunch, but decent…
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh: Modern Classical Cambodia
Mark Bibby Jackson at last checks into a property he has long coveted, and admits to be right royally impressed by the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. When I first moved…
7 of the Quirkiest Festivals in the UK
We like quirky things in the UK. And what is more quirky than a festival? From Morris dancing, to bog snorkelling and even pledging you’ve never quarrelled with your spouse…
Hotel Resilient – Future Proofing Travel
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Dr Bijan Khazai CEO of Hotel Resilient, and Risklayer, one of the many SUNx Malta SDG17 Partners providing Climate Friendly Travel support in areas such…
Sumosan Twiga London: Japan Meets Italy
Ahead of some exciting Valentine’s celebrations, James Clark decided to head to the multi award winning Sumosan Twiga restaurant in London. Read his Sumosan Twiga review … The critically acclaimed…
Going Wild in the Cardamoms, Cambodia
Mark Bibby Jackson gets in tune with his inner self as he goes on an eco-tour in the Cardamom Mountains spending three nights under canvas in Wild Cambodia. It was…
Senderos: Getting the Right Message Across
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Simon Heyes, the founding director of Climate Friendly Travel Registry member Senderos, a marketing company that represents a portfolio of nature-based, sustainable travel experiences across Latin America. Often in…
A Travel Guide to Indonesia’s Best Islands
The Indonesia archipelago consists of more than 18 000 islands and each one of them offers unique experiences and natural landscapes. Their magnificent beaches, rice paddies and cultural villages make…
Chalet RoyAlp Hotel and Spa, Switzerland
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Chalet RoyAlp Hotel and Spa in Switzerland and ends up landing not quite on his feet. With restrictions being lifted on an almost daily basis getting into…
Have a Sustainable Stay in Barbados
Destinations around the world are boosting efforts to encourage sustainable tourism, and Barbados is at the forefront of this movement. Barbados strives to lead by example from the frontline of…
Bob Marley One Love Experience at Saatchi Gallery
London Begins at 40 Music Editor Robert Spellman reviews the new Bob Marley exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. The best experience to be had at the Bob Marley One Love…
Nigel Homer, London Tour Guide
London Begins at 40 talks with Niger Homer a London tour guide with ToursByLocals, he explains the benefits of being shown the highlights of the capital by an expert. Tell…
6 Things to Know Before Moving to Honolulu
Are you thinking of relocating to Hawaii? Its capital city is home to astonishing beaches and outdoor recreation. There are many reasons to move to one of the top US…
