Mark Bibby Jackson

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home.
Yosemite Park and Beyond : Tuolumne County

Yosemite Park and Beyond : Tuolumne County

On a trip to Yosemite Park and Tuolumne County, Mark Bibby Jackson glories in the vast open spaces, incredibly friendliness and wonderful nature, as he discovers another side to California…

Iguazu Falls and Brazil’s National Parks

Iguazu Falls and Brazil’s National Parks

One of the great things about Brazil is its sense of endless adventure. There are countless places to explore, all beautiful but also different with their unique charms. Whilst it…

Nong Khiaw and a Hundred Waterfalls, Laos

Nong Khiaw and a Hundred Waterfalls, Laos

Mark Bibby Jackson takes a Tiger Trail adventure to Nong Khiaw to discover 100 waterfalls, homestays and Lao-Lao, and finds himself stumbling around in the dark. Tan lifts his glass…

London’s Tate Modern to Borough Market

London’s Tate Modern to Borough Market

Mark Bibby Jackson takes a stroll down memory lane in London’s South Bank, visiting the transformed Borough Market and popping in on the Tate Modern…

Stranded in Paradise with Easter Island Statues

Stranded in Paradise with Easter Island Statues

After travelling around the Cape in Patagonia, Mark Bibby Jackson heads to the Pacific for a meeting with the famous Easter Island statues or moai, and somewhat outstays…

Beverley Minster and A Tale of Two Markets

Beverley Minster and A Tale of Two Markets

A medieval market town littered with fine examples of Georgian architecture, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers that Beverley is steeped in tradition with the Beverley Minster…

Buying Property in the USA for the Over 50s

Buying Property in the USA for the Over 50s

Reaching 50 doesn’t mean you’re done with travelling. A lot of middle-aged people and senior citizens can attest that the wisdom, experience and stability that come with age actually makes…

The Farmhouse, Goathland, North York Moors

The Farmhouse, Goathland, North York Moors

On a trip to the North York Moors, Mark Bibby Jackson encounters in the Farmhouse a wonderful conversion with breathtaking views and great food that will eventually lead to Switzerland…

Whitby and the North York Moors

Whitby and the North York Moors

On a trip to Whitby and the North York Moors, Mark Bibby Jackson encounters a small village steeped in popular culture, an iron-ore rush and two abbeys that would grace…

Fairies, Poppies and a World of Wedgwood

Fairies, Poppies and a World of Wedgwood

Mark Bibby Jackson ventures into the Potteries to discover the most fantastic gardens, a model pottery and sips tea at the World of Wedgwood. At school I perpetually came bottom…

5 Unique Experiences for Holidays in Ireland

5 Unique Experiences for Holidays in Ireland

Lists of reasons to take your holidays in Ireland could fill entire pages and books – for that matter, they undoubtedly do. It’s a wonderful country full of things to…

Exploring the Best of Hawaii Holidays

Exploring the Best of Hawaii Holidays

Hawaii, the isolated and paradisaical archipelago in the Central Pacific, tops many travellers’ bucket list. Home to dramatic landscapes, comprising white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, you can not only spend…

Explore Queensland on National Wildlife Day

Explore Queensland on National Wildlife Day

With National Wildlife Day on 4 September, those wishing to celebrate have a wealth of opportunity in Queensland, Australia which is home to thousands of fascinating species from clown fish to…

9 Beaches in Wales You Never Knew Existed

9 Beaches in Wales You Never Knew Existed

Wales might be best known for its castles and sheep, but have you ever considered it as a beach holiday destination. Well, the weather might be far from ideal, but…

5 Queensland Ecotourism Hideaways

5 Queensland Ecotourism Hideaways

With wellness and sustainability being a key focus of today, we have rounded up five Queensland ecotourism resorts, glamping, islands and rainforests for you to enjoy while helping save our planet…

12 Places to Enjoy Great Beer in the USA

12 Places to Enjoy Great Beer in the USA

Whether sampling the alternative tipple in Sonoma County, or joining fellow beer fans at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, visitors will find plenty of opportunity in the US…

Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London

Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London in the heart of Mayfair to discover authentic Lebanese cuisine. The problem with Lebanese restaurants in London is finding authentic cuisine. That…

African Safari Holidays Avoiding the Crowds

African Safari Holidays Avoiding the Crowds

African safari holidays are incredible experiences you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Thousands of travellers set off each year in the hope of spotting as many different species…

Elephant Sanctuary on World Elephant Day

Elephant Sanctuary on World Elephant Day

To mark World Elephant Day on 12 August, Travel Begins at 40 interviews the World Animal Protection, formerly known as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals), about what…

Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada Autumn Festivals

Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada Autumn Festivals

Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…

From Bullitt to Vertigo: San Francisco Movies

From Bullitt to Vertigo: San Francisco Movies

Hollywood might not be in San Francisco, but some of the most famous films have been set in California’s northern city – and that’s not even counting the TV series…

8 Things to Do in Autumn in the New Forest

8 Things to Do in Autumn in the New Forest

The glorious New Forest is currently in the spotlight as the subject of a new Channel 4 series, A Year in the New Forest, which introduces the people who face…