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.
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November

7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November

From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…

Romantically Local Frederiksberg Copenhagen

Romantically Local Frederiksberg Copenhagen

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Frederiksberg Copenhagen, a district with a very local feel, wonderful cuisine and a very special art space. Copenhagen has had the reputation for being a foodie…

Local Tourism in the Saalfelden Leogang, Austria

Local Tourism in the Saalfelden Leogang, Austria

The Saalfelden Leogang is noted for its cycling, but non-cyclist Mark Bibby Jackson explores the sustainable, local tourism opportunities in this amazingly green part of Austria. Climate change is a…

Salzburg City Break: All Roads Lead to Mozart

Salzburg City Break: All Roads Lead to Mozart

Mark Bibby Jackson takes the train from London to Austria, for a Salzburg city break in birthplace of a certain composer. Even if you wanted to, I think it would…

Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle

Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle

Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…

6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October

6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October

From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…

7 UK Festivals in September 2023

7 UK Festivals in September 2023

To music on a Holy Island to Derby’s biggest street festival, read Travel Begins at 40’s round-up of the best UK festivals in September 2023. UK Music Festivals in September…

Drinking Cocktails in London with 40 Elephants

Drinking Cocktails in London with 40 Elephants

Mark Bibby Jackson tries out cocktails in London at the 40 Elephants, in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel Westminster, one of the best cocktail bars in London. In my early…

Going Solo on a Yorkshire Walk from Harrogate

Going Solo on a Yorkshire Walk from Harrogate

Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an escorted Yorkshire walk organised by Solos Holidays, visiting Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. There is no more appropriate setting for the Theakston…

From The Lord to Lords: The Wesley Camden Town

From The Lord to Lords: The Wesley Camden Town

Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Wesley Camden Town hotel in London and discovers it to be a most welcome addition to the capital’s hospitality scene. When The Wesley Camden…

7 of the Best Festivals in August 2023

7 of the Best Festivals in August 2023

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…

Discovering Malmö Sweden: Pretty in Pink

Discovering Malmö Sweden: Pretty in Pink

Invited to attend the Southern Sweden Design Days by Visit Sweden, Visit Skåne, and the host city of Malmö Sweden, Mark Bibby Jackson soon discovers the city’s obsession with the…

10 Things In Which America Is Better Than The UK

10 Things In Which America Is Better Than The UK

This article compares the United States and Great Britain, examining ten areas in which the United States demonstrates unique characteristics. This is not a competition for supremacy, but an exploration…

KMSKA Antwerp: Two Museums in One

KMSKA Antwerp: Two Museums in One

While in Antwerp for the 50 best restaurant awards in 2021, Mark Bibby Jackson was given a behind the scenes look at the leading arts museum in Antwerp before it…

Don’t Look Back in Ostend

Don’t Look Back in Ostend

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Ostend Belgium and ends up turning full circle. When I informed a travel writing colleague of mine, I was travelling to Ostend, her response was just…