Six Best Natural Sites to Visit in Japan
Modern Japan is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it is the home of bustling metropolises, such as Tokyo, on the other, it is a calm and spiritual…
Sustainable Things to Do on Florida Keys Holidays
With the Florida Keys opening to domestic tourists on 1 June, now is the time to plan your next trip to this special part of the States. James Clark explored…
Up Close with Alan Heywood Ffestiniog Travel
To say that Ffestiniog Travel Director Alan Heywood is a veteran of the rail travel industry would be something of an understatement. Alan’s rail industry experience stretches all the way…
Belize Holidays : Jungle and Barrier Reef
Back in the days when global travel was ‘normal’, on his Belize holidays James Clark delved deep into the jungle and ended up swimming with the sharks. Mayan ruins, tropical…
Cambodia Travel Tales Past and Future Podcast
Welcome to the second Travel Begins at 40 Podcast – Cambodia Travel Tales Past and Future. Following the success of our first podcast on Cambodia and the Coronavirus we have…
Discover Toulouse Rugby, Culture and Food
Before the corona-lockdown James Clark travelled to Southwest France to discover the plethora of things to do in Toulouse, home of the Concorde, and a city full of culture, amazing…
UK Staycation Ideas to Learn a New Skill
From the Hebrides to Cornwall, Irene Caswell runs through some UK staycation ideas where you can learn a new skill – from beekeeping to surfing or even playing the fiddle…
Hiking in Nerja to Cruz de Pinto
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Hazel Holloway headed to the hills of southern Spain to go hiking in Nerja. It was Day 5 for me in Nerja and I was…
5 Things to Know Before Visiting Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is commonly cited as one of the most high-end travel destinations in the world. And between its harbour full of yachts, opulent hotels, and streets full of luxury…
Travel Thailand with a Four-Year-Old
Before the coronavirus lock-down, father of one, James Hardy and partner Miriam Dembach, forewent the safe haven of Europe to travel Thailand with their four-year-old daughter Nova. He discovered the…
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)…
London in the Time of Coronavirus
Photographer Charles Ashton took to the near desserted streets, bridges and underground stations of London to take these images of the UK capital shortly before it was locked down due…
7 Ways to Travel the World from Your Home
Amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have now been isolated into our homes. Working from home can be hard to adapt into, especially if you have small children…
