What Are the Best Hotels in Paris?
Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is also known as the “City of Light”. Paris is famous because it has stunning and iconic landmarks such as…
Hotel Des Brasseurs: Carbon Clean Vision for the Future
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a sneak preview of Hotel des Brasseurs in De Haan, Belgium, which is the first carbon neutral hotel in Flanders. It is on a journey to…
Things to Do in Tallinn Estonia – Tales of the Unexpected
Gill Haynes travels to Estonia to find a surprising capital city that celebrates both modern and old, with a wonderful cuisine. Discover the things to do in Tallinn. It felt…
Travels with My Mum: Northern France Road Trip
Mark Bibby Jackson and his mother go on a northern France road trip from the UK to Calais through the Loire and back to Normandy. Endless. Like in a film…
Cycling Thrills in Les Gets France
James Clark takes to two wheels in Les Gets, France, to see what it feels like to cycle up to the top of the world, and then come back down…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from Colombia to Nevada and Utah to Notting Hill. Cultural Festivals…
Discovering Malmö Sweden: Pretty in Pink
Invited to attend the Southern Sweden Design Days by Visit Sweden, Visit Skåne, and the host city of Malmö Sweden, Mark Bibby Jackson soon discovers the city’s obsession with the…
A Practical Guide to Planning a Camping Holiday in Belgium
Visiting Europe is the dream of every person because of its unique history, beautiful architecture, and authentic cushions famous worldwide. However, many tourists want to see a specific area of…
5 Winter Destinations in Europe You Need to Visit
Vacation isn’t just reserved for the summertime and there is nothing quite like wrapping up warm and jetting off on an exciting winter break. A new study found that over…
Pedals in Puglia Italy
Head for Italy’s ‘heel’ with Judith Schrut as she shares delights and highlights from her recent cycling trip in Puglia, deep in Italy’s sunny south. Whether you’re an Easy Rider…
KMSKA Antwerp: Two Museums in One
While in Antwerp for the 50 best restaurant awards in 2021, Mark Bibby Jackson was given a behind the scenes look at the leading arts museum in Antwerp before it…
Transported to Porto for the Delights of the Douro River
Marion Ainge acquires a taste for white port and finds herself lost for words on a Douro River cruise. Bathed in sunlight and looking beautiful, there she is waiting for…
Frozen Beauty – Top Cold Places to Visit During a Lifetime
Sunbathing, mountain trekking, city tours – that’s what we imagine by vacations and getaways. Yet often this retreat-list isn’t sufficient enough to help us switch and truly enjoy this world…
Between Rock and … Polzeath: St Moritz Hotel, Cornwall
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to north Cornwall to experience the St Moritz Hotel, and takes some time to chill. I must admit to being a bit of a Poirot fan…
Traveling to Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa
With its diverse culture and landscape, Spain has something for everyone, no matter what kind of traveller you are. Whether you’re a solo traveller going on the Camino De Santiago…
How Can You Reach Positano From Rome Efficiently?
Positano is regarded as one of the highly attractive places in Italy. The remarkable thing is this place is situated on steep hillsides; hence, tourists can take breathtaking views from…
Hartwell House: Fit for a King
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Hartwell House Hotel and Spa in Buckinghamshire, near London, which was the home for former kings. With a history of over 1,000 years and plenty of notable…
Don’t Look Back in Ostend
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Ostend Belgium and ends up turning full circle. When I informed a travel writing colleague of mine, I was travelling to Ostend, her response was just…
11 Festivals in July 2023
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in July 2023 from Pennsylvania to South Korea, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals…
Blowin’ in the Wind at the Hard Rock Hotel Dublin
On a visit to the International Literature Festival Dublin, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise have a very musical stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Dublin. Our journey through the lobby…
Circular Things to Do in Utrecht Netherlands: Bitterballen, Borrelen and Bikes
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Utrecht Netherlands to discover a visionary view of a sustainable future for the tourism industry. If you have never tried a bitterbal then you have never…
Where to Go in July 2023
Early July is a great month for travelling in Europe, although by the end of the month the main tourism attractions tend to fill up with fellow travellers and tourists…
Hanging Loose Karlovy Vary Czech Republic
Mal Tattersall gets the cold shoulder in Karlovy Vary spa hotel in the Czech Republic (or Czechia), and discovers some old relics. I soon get a bit hot and bothered…
Manufaktura and the Movies: Łódź the Manchester of Poland
After visiting the Polish capital of Warsaw, Mark Bibby Jackson takes the train to Łódź, the Manchester of Poland, and finds himself unexpectedly moved. I knew something of the Warsaw…
