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Mark Bibby Jackson discovers a wealth of culture and history during his Central America travel through El Salvador and Honduras. Momentarily disregarding my middle-aged spread, I emerge from the turquoise…
For much of the year, the south-western region of Costa Rica hosts the breeding waters of humpback whales in the protected waters of the Ballena National Marine Park. This makes…
While many cities in the USA are home to craft breweries, few can compare to San Diego, the California craft beer capital. More than 100 craft breweries reside in San…
Arguably one of the most photogenic states in the USA, with sweeping mountain ranges, winding roads, picturesque lakes and more, the beauty of Colorado, the Centennial State, is incomparable. Here…
Feel the wind through your hair as you ride along some of the most exhilarating Canada and US cycle routes in 2019. Whether looking for a peaceful ride to explore…
It’s never too old to fall in love, nor to show you love that special someone. So, to provide some romantic inspiration, Travel Begins at 40 has rounded up a few…
Mark Heath took some time out to visit Merida Venezuela, the city considered by many to have the highest quality of life in the South American country. Nestled in the…
Alan Highton has made it possible to visit Catatumbo in western Venezuela, one of the most overlooked natural wonders of the world, where for much of the year spectacular natural…
At the end of his week’s trip through California, Mark Bibby Jackson follows some of his favourite movies through the streets of San Francisco and finds amid all the amazing…
Continuing his journey from Tuolumne County to San Francisco, Mark Bibby Jackson pops in on Tri-Valley California and discovers a thing or two about fine wines. “I can detect tobacco…
On a trip to Yosemite Park and Tuolumne County, Mark Bibby Jackson glories in the vast open spaces, incredibly friendliness and wonderful nature, as he discovers another side to California…
One of the great things about Brazil is its sense of endless adventure. There are countless places to explore, all beautiful but also different with their unique charms. Whilst it…
It had been a dream for some time that was finally realized. Mark Heath got to see nature at its most incredible: the awe inspiring Catatumbo lightning storms. Venezuela gets…
After travelling around the Cape in Patagonia, Mark Bibby Jackson heads to the Pacific for a meeting with the famous Easter Island statues or moai, and somewhat outstays…
One of the world’s most irresistible cities, there are plenty of things to do in Havana Cuba, says Hugh Clayson. Here are some ideas to help you get the most…
Reaching 50 doesn’t mean you’re done with travelling. A lot of middle-aged people and senior citizens can attest that the wisdom, experience and stability that come with age actually makes…
From flying over the Nazca lines to cruising along the Amazon, and trekking to Machu Picchu, Hugh Clayson offers some advice if you are planning to arrange your Peru holidays…
Hawaii, the isolated and paradisaical archipelago in the Central Pacific, tops many travellers’ bucket list. Home to dramatic landscapes, comprising white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, you can not only spend…
On a week’s trip to Reno Nevada, James Clark samples a taste of the Wild West, falls in love with Lake Tahoe and finds himself in some deep water. The…
Whether sampling the alternative tipple in Sonoma County, or joining fellow beer fans at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, visitors will find plenty of opportunity in the US…
Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…
Hollywood might not be in San Francisco, but some of the most famous films have been set in California’s northern city – and that’s not even counting the TV series…
Colorado is renowned for its stunning scenery and year-round adventure, but there’s much more to the state than meets the eye. From a hidden waterfall surrounded by graffiti to a…
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods…
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.
