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.
Things To Do in Warsaw: a City Reborn

Things To Do in Warsaw: a City Reborn

Following on from his visit to the POLIN Museum to learn about the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the things to do in Warsaw, a city reborn. Apart…

POLIN: Personalising the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

POLIN: Personalising the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Coinciding with the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Mark Bibby Jackson visits the amazing POLIN Museum in Warsaw, Poland. Serendipity is an essential component of being a seasoned traveller…

Le Corbusier and Urban Hiking in Stuttgart

Le Corbusier and Urban Hiking in Stuttgart

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Stuttgart and discovers a green city far removed from its industrial reputation and a visionary architectural exhibition. If Rome is known for its seven hills, then…

5 Festivals in June 2023

5 Festivals in June 2023

Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in June 2023 from Peru to Colorado, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals in…

Falling in Love with Beautiful Baden-Baden

Falling in Love with Beautiful Baden-Baden

Mark Bibby Jackson visits the beautiful German spa town of Baden-Baden and ends up on the tables with Marlene Dietrich. Baden-Baden is bad; really bad – or at least it…

Where to Go in June 2023

Where to Go in June 2023

June is a great month for travelling. Northern Europe sees endless hours of sunshine while southern Europe seems to be exploding with music. There is even plenty to keep you…

10 Summer Food Festivals in the UK

10 Summer Food Festivals in the UK

It used to be that the British summer was more fleeting than an American Presidential visit, but whether it’s a consequence of climate change or fake news, summers too seem…

7 Festivals in May 2023

7 Festivals in May 2023

Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in May 2023 from around the Globe, from Cuba to Australia, so wherever you are join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals…

Where to Go in May 2023

Where to Go in May 2023

Images from packed airports demonstrate the desire to wander has lost none of its lustre during the last couple of years. If you are looking to go on holiday next…

Walking Tour of Potsdam Germany and Sanssouci Park

Walking Tour of Potsdam Germany and Sanssouci Park

Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at Potsdam Germany on his way to Berlin, and falls in love with the wide-open spaces of Sanssouci Park. There is something wonderfully rewarding about…

Tromsø Norway: Reindeer and Northern Lights

Tromsø Norway: Reindeer and Northern Lights

Mark Bibby Jackson concludes his trip through Norway from Bergen to Fjærland in the city of Tromsø in the Arctic Circle where he follows the Northern Lights, watches a reindeer…

Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway

Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway

On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…

Farai Chimba: Involving the Community in Sustainability

Farai Chimba: Involving the Community in Sustainability

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Farai Chimba, President of Climate Friendly Travel Registry (CFTR) member, the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe about sustainable travel. “Sustainability is about how you involve the…

Bergen Norway Things to Do in Winter

Bergen Norway Things to Do in Winter

Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the vast array of things to do in Bergen Norway during winter, from its great gastronomy to rich culture and trolls! It is not very often…

DUKES London Hotel Review

DUKES London Hotel Review

Mark Bibby Jackson stays at DUKES London Hotel in St James and has a brush with 007 while enjoying a vegan afternoon tea. One of the great features of staying…

5 Fantastic Festivals in Colombia 2023

5 Fantastic Festivals in Colombia 2023

Colombia is a fascinating and colourful country to visit, with a rich history and wide culture. There are a number of festivals in the South American country throughout the year…

Things To Do in Dublin in 48 Hours

Things To Do in Dublin in 48 Hours

Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sustainable things to do in Dublin, many of which are free. Since I have been writing about sustainable tourism, I have been struck by how…