

Mark Bibby Jackson
Croatia: Why It’s Worth a Visit
Croatia is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean and for a good reason. With its stunning landscape, sunny climate, rich culture and mouth-watering food, Croatia…
3 Reasons Why Jordan Should Top Your Bucket List
Jordan is a small nation with a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, ancient history, and modern culture, as well as being home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites….
Discovering Lille, Beer and the Rugby World Cup 2023
Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
On the Trail of the Battle of Arras France
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Arras France to visit a memorial to those who died in the Battle of Arras, as well as discover the local beer. Initially it might…
7 UK Festivals in September 2022
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 2022. UK Music Festivals in September…
Thornbury Castle Or Is It?
After walking along the Herefordshire Trail, Mark Bibby Jackson checks into Thornbury Castle hotel, close to Bristol, following in the footsteps of Henry VIII. Thornbury Castle would be the ideal…
6 Festivals in Baltimore and Maryland
Travellers to the US’s East Coast might well head straight for the Big Apple or Boston, or perhaps pop in on Donald and chums in DC, but if you are…
5 Things To Do in London on August Bank Holiday 2022
Wondering what you to do over the long weekend? Fret not, here is our list of things to do in London on the August Bank Holiday…
Walking the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye
After his aborted attempt to walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds Mark Bibby Jackson has more success on the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye. One of the consequences of Covid and the…
7 August Bank Holiday Festivals in the UK
Looking for some last minute August Bank Holiday festivals, here is our list of things to do over the long weekend in the UK from 27 to 29 August. August…
Relaxing at The Runnymede On Thames
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Runnymede On Thames where he enjoys a delightful night’s rest on the hottest day of the year. There can be few places better to…
Walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds and Louth
Mark Bibby Jackson goes walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds on the hottest day of the UK summer and finds sanctuary in Louth. “March or Die,” echoed through my ears as…
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