Americas

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.

Americas, Culture & History

Things to Do in Panama City

Many travellers have heard of things to do in Panama City – the canal, casinos, etc – but on his most recent visit, Mike East saw many changes and much…

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Americas, Outdoors, Solo Travel

Lost and Found in Patagonia Argentina

In the first part of his South American journey, Mark Bibby Jackson travels through Patagonia Argentina to discover what it is about this remote region that continues to draw the…

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Americas, Culture & History, Gastronomy

Campeche Mexico: Another Side of Yucatan

There is a lot more to the Yucatan Peninsula than overdeveloped resorts, especially for the more adventurous traveller as Mike East discovered when he visited Campeche Mexico.

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Americas, Opinion / Profiles, Outdoors

Surfing Begins at 40

Experienced traveller Mike East took up surfing for the first time in his mid-forties. He doesn’t regret it; neither would you.