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…
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House Review
Mark Bibby Jackson aka the #HairyTraveller, stays at the beautiful Charlton House in Somerset. This beautiful Grade II-listed Georgian hotel is next to the town of Shepton Mallett…
Things to Do in Shrewsbury Shropshire Video
Mark Bibby Jackson, aka the #hairytraveller, walks through the beautiful medieval town visiting Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury Abbey…
The Unicorn Inn, Stoke-on-Trent
The Unicorn Inn is a beautiful pub in the heart of Stoke – perfectly looked after by Tracy. Very popular with theatre goers and the Norwegian Stoke City supporters club…
Best Pubs in Stoke-on-Trent
Hairy Traveller discovers some of the best pubs in Stoke-on-Trent including a great Stoke music pub called the Artisan Tap, community-focused Sanctuary Ale House…
Staffordshire Oatcakes, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Where to buy Staffordshire Oatcakes? Hairy Traveller discovers all about Staffordshire Oatcakes from Jason, who runs Staffordshire Oatcakes in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent…
Star Treatment at the Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews his luxurious short stay at Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes—where cinematic glamour meets real-world comfort on the Côte d’Azur. It was my first visit to Cannes…
Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke on Trent
Hairy Traveller visits the Gladstone Pottery Museum Stoke on Trent, part of Stoke Museums, to discover why the Potteries got its name…
Pulling the Pint with The Old Bell Hotel Derby
Hairy Traveller chats with Paul Hurst, owner of The Old Bell Hotel, Derby., which is one of the oldest pubs in Derby…
