Cambodia and the Coronavirus Podcast
Welcome to the first ever Travel Begins at 40 podcast – Cambodia and the Coronavirus. I’m Mark Bibby Jackson, one of the founders of the website as well as a…
The Future of Travel is the Future of Our Planet
The world has changed over the past couple of months – so drastically that many predict it will never be the same again. Change can be bad, but it also…
The Beauty of Andalusia and Lisbon
The following trip was taken before the Covid-19 situation took hold. But be rest assured that the beauty of Andalusia is still waiting for you to explore. As we now…
Exploring the Marvels of Mandalay Myanmar
Located in northern Myanmar on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar. Not a major tourist destination in itself, Mandalay was the first…
Two Sides of the Vietnam War
Fifty years ago, a young Mal Tattersall joined thousands other demonstrators outside the American Embassy in London demanding an end to the Vietnam War and chanting: “Hey, hey LBJ, how…
Viktor Wynd: Gone with the Wynd
Viktor Wynd, proprietor of The Last Tuesday cocktail bar, Museum of Curiosities in East London and eccentric travel agency, Gone With The Wynd, chats with Travel Begins at 40 about his new…
Idle Waters in Constable Country
Although it seems hard to imagine travelling around the country or overseas at the moment, it does us no harm to imagine better times, and to plan ahead for a…
Top 10 Books for Social Distancing
As the UK continues in this unprecedented period of social distancing, more and more people are looking for productive ways to spend their time at home. On the top of…
Rosé Wine Suggestions for Spring Coronacation
In these troubled times we might not be able to explore unknown lands or even pop to the local pub. But we can have wine delivered right to our door….
Discovering the Beauty of Bohol Island, Philippines
Just prior to the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, Marissa Carruthers experienced the bounty of breath-taking beauty on Bohol island in the Philippines, which locals are trying to preserve as…
Armchair Adventures Across the USA
Visit The USA shares a selection of all-American armchair adventures to educate and entertain global travellers currently spending time at home, aiming to spark wanderlust and inspire future travel planning….
16 Virtual Tours for Your Coronacation
Institutions across the world are seeking innovative ways in which to bring culture to your armchair. With the digital world readily at our fingertips for the next two weeks (initially),…
