7 Ancient Peru Sites Away From Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and Cusco are rightly world famous, but how many other sites of ancient Peru can you visit? Many, says Mike East. Remnants of Peru’s ancient civilisation abound throughout…
Plan Your International Travel and Be Stress Free
Travelling can be either a stress-relieving or a stress-inducing activity, depending on each different traveller’s perception. International travel can be a complicated activity, but there are things you can do…
8 Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh
There’s no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of green…
The Glorious Oddity of Niagara Falls
Jonathan Hiltz travels to the Canadian – US border to discover a bewitching combination of the beautiful and the kitsch that should be enjoyed together when visiting Niagara Falls. There…
7 Great Beer Festivals in the UK, Belgium, Germany and the US
With the legendary Munich Oktoberfest around the corner, Travel Begins at 40 looks at seven great beer festivals in the UK, Belgium, Germany and the US. There is certainly no…
El Salvador’s Pompeii: Joya de Ceren
In Mexico and Central America the Mayans left great temples as memories of a remarkable civilisation. But what of the ordinary Mayans? Mike East discovers Joya de Ceren, El Salvador….
7 Festivals in Baltimore and Maryland this Autumn
Travellers to the US’s East Coast might well head straight for the Big Apple or Boston, or perhaps pop in on Donald and chums in DC, but if you are…
10 of the Best Hikes in the World
Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…
Five Lesser Known California Coast Towns
With August upon us now is the perfect time to daydream about being on a beach somewhere with sand between your toes and an ice-cold drink in your hand. And…
Things to Do in St Lucia: Caribbean Paradise
From a drive-in volcano, making chocolate and trekking amongst caterpillars, Mike Pickup discovers a plethora of things to do in St Lucia, the only country named after a woman. “There…
Maine: Far From the Madding Crowds
In a world where overcrowded museums, jam-packed beaches and busy outdoor trails and waters seem to be the rule, it’s refreshing to know that Maine still offers experiences and places…
Tamarindo Costa Rica: Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses
Jonathan Hiltz explains why the sleepy town of Tamarindo Costa Rica should be on your bucket list of places to visit. On the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in…
