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.
All for Conservation: Borana Lodge, Kenya

All for Conservation: Borana Lodge, Kenya

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Michael Dyer, Managing Director of Borana Conservancy, member of the Climate Friendly Travel Registry, about its conservation work in Kenya, and plans for a sustainable…

In Bruges Beer and Culture

In Bruges Beer and Culture

Mark Bibby Jackson visits the medieval Flanders city to discover its rich culture and wonderful Bruges beer. The main reason for my trip to Bruges, Belgium was to visit the…

5 Regenerating Things to Do in Sandwich, Kent

5 Regenerating Things to Do in Sandwich, Kent

Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the rich and varied things to do in Sandwich from a boat ride along the River Stour to the cinque port’s rich history.       It…

Natural Renewal in Inverness Scotland

Natural Renewal in Inverness Scotland

After completing his UK road trip from Oxford to Edinburgh, Mark Bibby Jackson continues north to Inverness Scotland in search not of a mythical monster but a very real approach…

Sustainable Mountain Tourism for All Seasons

Sustainable Mountain Tourism for All Seasons

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Al Judge, co-founder of AliKats Mountain Holidays Morzine, in the French Alps about how mountain tourism can be more sustainable. 1) How do you believe…

How Much Does It Cost to Relocate to Hawaii?

How Much Does It Cost to Relocate to Hawaii?

Moving houses include a seemingly unending list of expenses. Relocating to Hawaii, the most expensive state in the US, won’t be cheap. But if your dream is to live a…

UK Road Trip from Oxford to the Oxford Bar

UK Road Trip from Oxford to the Oxford Bar

Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a UK road trip from Oxford to the Scottish capital along memory lane. I must admit to be slightly scared, or perhaps scarred, by Oxford…

Byway: The Slow Travel Future is Now

Byway: The Slow Travel Future is Now

To mark Earth Day, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Cat Jones, the Founder of Byway, the travel company that is firmly putting slow travel on the map. You opened Byway…

Local Tourism in Cartagena Colombia

Local Tourism in Cartagena Colombia

After visiting the country’s capital Bogota and the coffee region, Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the coast to dip his toes like a local in Cartagena Colombia. It is a…

Tasting the Colombia Coffee Region

Tasting the Colombia Coffee Region

After visiting Bogota graffiti art and beautiful Villa de Leyva, Mark Bibby Jackson continues his South American travels to the Colombia coffee region and Valle del Cocora, the land of…

Sustainable Cruises: Rainforest Cruises

Sustainable Cruises: Rainforest Cruises

At Travel Begins at 40, we beleive it is important to highlight organisations that have sustainable tourism at their heart. Today we highlight Rainforest Cruises which provides bespoke responsible and…

Bogota Graffiti Art & Villa de Leyva Colombia

Bogota Graffiti Art & Villa de Leyva Colombia

Mark Bibby Jackson returns to Colombia, to discover a passion for the wonderful Bogota graffiti art catch a glimpse of a hope for a sustainable tourism future in beautiful Villa…

A Wilde Stroll from Paddington to Camden

A Wilde Stroll from Paddington to Camden

Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night at the Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity in Paddington and goes for a stroll along the Regents Canal in London to Camden. As Samuel Johnson…

7 of the Quirkiest Festivals in the UK

7 of the Quirkiest Festivals in the UK

We like quirky things in the UK. And what is more quirky than a festival? From Morris dancing, to bog snorkelling and even pledging you’ve never quarrelled with your spouse…

Hotel Resilient – Future Proofing Travel

Hotel Resilient – Future Proofing Travel

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Dr Bijan Khazai CEO of Hotel Resilient, and Risklayer, one of the many SUNx Malta SDG17 Partners providing Climate Friendly Travel support in areas such…

Going Wild in the Cardamoms, Cambodia

Going Wild in the Cardamoms, Cambodia

Mark Bibby Jackson gets in tune with his inner self as he goes on an eco-tour in the Cardamom Mountains spending three nights under canvas in Wild Cambodia. It was…

Senderos: Getting the Right Message Across

Senderos: Getting the Right Message Across

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Simon Heyes, the founding director of Climate Friendly Travel Registry member Senderos, a marketing company that represents a portfolio of nature-based, sustainable travel experiences across Latin America. Often in…

A Travel Guide to Indonesia’s Best Islands

A Travel Guide to Indonesia’s Best Islands

The Indonesia archipelago consists of more than 18 000 islands and each one of them offers unique experiences and natural landscapes. Their magnificent beaches, rice paddies and cultural villages make…

6 Things to Know Before Moving to Honolulu

6 Things to Know Before Moving to Honolulu

Are you thinking of relocating to Hawaii? Its capital city is home to astonishing beaches and outdoor recreation. There are many reasons to move to one of the top US…

5 Reasons To Visit Cambodia Now

5 Reasons To Visit Cambodia Now

After returning from a recent visit to the Kingdom, Mark Bibby Jackson explains why you really should visit Cambodia now. Cambodia is a country that I love. I first came…