Want to Survive on Indonesian Street Food Only? Here’s Your Traveler’s Guide!
You wake up to the smell of sizzling oil and the sound of scooters passing by. The streets are already alive. Hungry? Because in Indonesia, food isn’t just something you…
Scenic Stays and Walks in the Peak District Derbyshire
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on two walks in the Peak District to discover two excellent hotels and a country house impressive enough to inspire one of our finest writers. I…
The Best Cities in Europe for Solo Travel Adventures
Europe is a continent filled with rich cultures, diverse histories, and modern attractions, making it one of the most exciting regions for solo travellers. Whether you’re seeking art, history, food…
Travel for a Touch-Up: How France Became a Hub for Aesthetic Innovation
France has always carried a reputation for beauty. The effortless style, the carefully curated fashion, the way people seem to value refinement without shouting about it. But in recent years…
The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Manchester
The tourism industry in Manchester is booming, it is the United Kingdom’s third most popular city for international visits, after London in the south and Edinburgh in Scotland. The industry…
Culture from the Ashes: Louvre Lens Museum, Pas-de-Calais
Mark Bibby Jackson explores the remarkable transformation of France’s former coal capital, Lens with its magnificent Louvre Lens Museum. Is it my imagination but I sense the scent of iron…
Timeless Tranquillity in the French Ardennes
In the industrial shadows of north-eastern France, Mark Bibby Jackson travels through the French Ardennes to discover a region of resilience, strong sense of community, and devastating natural beauty —…
Cutting the Mustard in Dijon France
Mark Bibby Jackson wanders through Dijon France, discovering Burgundy’s finest wines, and savouring the birthplace of real mustard in France’s gastronomic capital — the gateway to the Vallée de la…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2025
Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from Colombia to Nevada and Utah to Notting Hill. Cultural Festivals…
Narrow Boat Cruise on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a narrow boat cruise along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal with Black Prince Holidays. The last time I had ventured onto a narrow boat was…
Smart Travel Solutions for Groups on the Go
Coordinating travel for a group can often feel like a puzzle, but when done right, it opens the door to memorable and stress-free experiences. From team outings and educational trips…
48 Hours in Marrakech, Rooftop Feasts & a Night Under the Stars
Mark Bibby Jackson spends 48 hours in Marrakech Morocco exploring rooftop dining at Dardar, street food at Mazel and Italian flair at Pazza — then escapes to the Agafay Desert…
Hairy Traveller tries Tim Hortons, Barrington Nova Scotia
Hairy Traveller has a real Canadian experience with his first Tim Hortons – coffee and donuts – in Barrington Nova Scotia…
Lucy the Lobster Groundhog Day Prediction 2025
Hairy Traveller Mark Bibby Jackson visits Cape Sable Island where Lucy the Lobster makes her prediction of whether there will be six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day…
Horse & Groom, Cornish Hall End, Essex by Hairy Traveller
Cornish Hall End is a sleepy village in Essex with around 50 houses. It has a delightful church and one pub – the Horse & Groom…
Pulling the Pint with Martin Roper
Hairy Traveller chats with Martin Roper, former vocalist for British punk rock band Anti-Pasti and now the owner of The Secret Dining Company…
Kicking Dickey Pub in Essex by the Hairy Traveller
Hairy Traveller visits the Kicking Dickey pub in Great Dunmow, Essex. Learn how the Essex pub got its unique name…
World of Wedgwood Stoke Video
Hairy Traveller takes a spin on the wheel and visits the V&A Collection at the World of Wedgwood, Stoke on Trent…
3 of the Best Pubs in Halifax Nova Scotia
Hairy Traveller visits three downtown Halifax pubs on his first trip to Nova Scotia (Canada)…
The Maypole Thaxted Essex
Hairy Traveller chats with Vince, landlord of The Maypole Thaxted, about the popular Essex local…
Best Pubs in Finchingfield Essex by the Hairy Traveller
Hairy Traveller goes to Essex to sample the best Finchingfield pubs. Finchingfield is one of the prettiest villages in Essex…
Paul Wild of Fresh and Wild Fish in Essex
Paul Wild of Fresh and Wild Fish chats with the Hairy Traveller at his fish stall in Felsted Essex. …
Best Pubs in Kensington London
Hairy Traveller selects his favourite pubs in Kensington London – The Scarsdale Tavern, The Blue Stoops and The Windsor Castle…
Ellen Kensington Hotel Review by Travel Begins at 40
The Hairy Traveller stays at the Ellen Kensington hotel in London, managed by Montigo Resorts. The property is located in the former home of Victorian actress Ellen Terry…
