Taking the High Road – Best Scenic Driving Tours of Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The small island is a paradise with clear blue water, white sandy beaches, and palm trees swinging in the…
Best Reusable Water Bottles and Jug
With increasing awareness of responsible tourism and the emboldened campaign against single-use plastic around the world intensifying, Travel Begins at 40 has taken a look at some of the best…
How To Start a Business in Cambodia
It used to be that starting a business in Cambodia was the simplest thing in the world. All you had to do was employ a local agent to handle your business registration – hand across…
5 Reasons to Visit Brighton This Summer
The English seaside resort of Brighton is hugely popular – in 2018 it welcomed some 11 million visitors who made some 9.5 million day trips, according to Brighton and Hove…
Jack Absolute Flies Again Review
Julia Bright reviews Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National Theatre, a rollicking update on Sheridan’s The Rivals. There is no doubt, Jack Absolute Flies Again is a hit. It’s a…
Visiting Ocala National Forest? 8 Things You Can’t Leave Without Doing
With its location in Marion County in north-central Florida, three miles east of the city of Ocala, Ocala National Forest is filled with unrivaled natural beauty waiting for you to…
The Best Festivals In Europe This Summer
Planning your perfect summer getaway? Here are eight European summer festivals 2022 you shouldn’t miss. Wondering what to wear in the festival? In summer and festivals, the best outfit would…
Puerto Rico’s Sustainable Tourism Path
Puerto Rico has placed itself at the vanguard of the sustainable tourism movement since becoming the first Caribbean destination to institute a green certification programme, covering sustainable urban design; responsible…
Going on Holiday to Bilbao? Here’s Where to Stay
While most people plan out where they will go, what they will eat, and what memories they will create when they go to a place as exotic as Spain, most…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
6 of the Best LGBTQ+ Destinations This Summer
Gay Pride month is in full swing with a host of celebrations planned to bring the LGBTQ+ community together not just this month but across the summer. But where are…
15 Ways to Help Rewild England
Each June, the Wildlife Trust encourages the nation to reconnect with nature every day as part of its 30 Days Wild campaign. Rewilding is the practice of restoring landscapes and…
Five Best Hikes in Scottsdale Arizona
Although international travel has ground to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, the yearn for strolling in those wide open – and safe – spaces is growing day by…
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…
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…
Why Hotels Should Focus on Wellness
Sonal Uberoi, author of The Wellness Asset, explains why hotels must focus on wellness if they want to revive their trade and thrive in the future. The pandemic has put…
Top Rock Climbing Spots in America
The pandemic has somehow impacted our mental health, so it is a good idea to try sports such as rock climbing that will challenge our physical and mental strength. Rock…
Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, Wyndham’s Theatre
Julia Bright reviews Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt play currently showing at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London. Leopoldstadt is, in Tom Stoppard’s own words, “all about being Jewish” – this means…
Carousel, Regent’s Park Open-Air Theatre
Julia Bright reviews Regent’s Park Open-Air Theatre’s production of Carousel which has been transposed to the North of England. Good gracious. Carousel set in a northern England seaside town and…
Where Do Essential Oils Come From?
Kim Brookes is the founder of innovative natural scent jewellery brand Perfino, she explains where essential oils come from and why they are so expensive. The best essential oils are…
Isère France : Nowhere More Natural
With a variety of exceptional landscapes from valleys, forests, lakes, plateaus, high peaks and glaciers which range from the banks of the Rhône to the imposing 4,000m Pic Lory in…
L’amico Fritz at Holland Park Opera
Julia Bright watches the delightful L’amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni at the Holland Park Opera, one of this season’s four productions. L’amico Fritz is a far cry from Cavalleria Rusticana…
New Chapter for Riverside Radio
Julia Bright tells the story of popular community Riverside Radio, which has become a vital part of life in south west London. Riverside Radio is an award-winning digital community radio…
Under Milk Wood, National Theatre
Julia Bright reviews Under Milk Wood, that dreamy, poetic masterpiece by Dylan Thomas, which is the first production at the National Theatre since Covid-19 shut its doors. Lyndsey Turner’s inventive…
