Journey through the Central Highlands of Peru
The Central Highlands of Peru receive a fraction of the tourists that head to the southern cities of Cusco, Arequipa and Puno. Further north, Ayacucho was off-limits not so many…
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The Central Highlands of Peru receive a fraction of the tourists that head to the southern cities of Cusco, Arequipa and Puno. Further north, Ayacucho was off-limits not so many…
When you’re dreaming big, a European adventure involves more than simply booking flights and packing your suitcase. It doesn’t matter if the plan is to island hop around Greece or…
Nevada is one of the most misunderstood states in the country for road trips. Most people think of Las Vegas, maybe Reno, and a lot of empty highways in between…
Nude beaches in Jamaica are best understood as private, resort-managed clothing-optional or au naturel areas, rather than a network of official public naturist beaches. For travellers wondering whether there is…
There is nothing like the freedom and flexibility of a road trip in the US, but even the most well-planned holiday can be scuppered by an unanticipated incident. All the…
Nude beaches in California do exist, but they are not quite as straightforward as the phrase suggests. The state has a long naturist and clothing-optional beach culture, from San Diego’s…
A nude beach in Texas is not as straightforward as the phrase suggests. The clear answer is this: Texas does not have a network of official coastal naturist beaches, but…
St. Louis has a long history of advancing healthcare through respected hospitals, research institutions, and medical professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Residents place considerable trust in the devices and…
Over 300 million vehicles blast down the highways and byways of America, and borrowing a car from a friend or relative while travelling through the United States offers incredible freedom…
Can you vape in Brazil? Travellers should be cautious, as Brazil has some of the strictest vaping regulations in South America. Brazil vape laws heavily restrict e-cigarettes and related products…
If you’re going to be heading to Honolulu, then you’re going to want to make sure that you have somewhere comfortable to stay. Ensuring that you have a nice place…
There’s eco-tourism…and then there’s real eco-tourism. After our busy, rewarding spell in the Central Valley area, we were set to enjoy a truly authentic nature experience at Selva Bananito Lodge…
A vacation can last anywhere from three days to a month, but a plan is needed in both cases. Canadians may adapt to the situation, so managing their time efficiently…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise go horseriding and birdwatching in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. In March 1963 two momentous events in the modern history of Costa Rica collided on the…
National parks attract millions of visitors every year, and it’s easy to understand why. People come for the scenery, the wildlife, the hiking trails, and the opportunity to spend a…
Dreaming of saying “I do” with warm sand under your feet and a margarita in hand? Post-pandemic resort weddings soared by nearly 25 percent, according to a destination-wedding trends report…
We were just hours from taking our flight to Costa Rica when we learned the findings of the latest United Nations World Happiness Report. The Latin American nation had jumped…
Can you vape in Mexico? The answer is complicated. Mexico has introduced increasingly strict rules on vaping products, including restrictions on the import and sale of e-cigarettes. While vaping in…
The last time I cut it fine at an airport, I was 38 and sprinting through a concourse with one shoe half on. These days I’d rather not. Somewhere in…
I almost didn’t snorkel on my first trip to Cozumel. I’d never done it before, didn’t own gear, and honestly, the idea of having my face in the ocean felt…
Mark Bibby Jackson beats the rush to spend 24 hours in Philadelphia exploring the history and culture of the city prior to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
Nude beaches in Florida are surprisingly limited compared with the state’s long coastline, but there are a few well-known clothing-optional areas that attract both locals and international visitors. If you…
Owning a home along the winding banks of the Ozarks involves much more than picking out a floor plan with a nice view. The thousands of miles of shoreline create…
If you are keen to see Texas, there is a lot to love about this particular travel destination. Texas has a way of feeling like several different countries stitched together…
Stretching from Alaska in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south, the Americas is not one but two wonderful and vibrant continents full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. Whether it is the beaches of the Caribbean, the lost temples of the Inca, Mayan or Aztec Empires, or trekking in the wilds of Patagonia, at Travel Begins at 40, our pages our full of personal travel experiences, as well as details of the best festivals in the Americas, the latest travel news, and the most wonderful travel offers. Follow Mark Bibby Jackson on his travels through Patagonia in search of his Welsh heritage or Mike East as he learns to surf off the coast of Costa Rica. Let our Americas travel experiences inspire you to head off the beaten track yourselves and enjoy the most diverse travel experiences. You won’t forget it.