Is There a Nude Beach in Hong Kong? Official Status, Law and Etiquette
Searching for a nude beach in Hong Kong usually leads to a simple answer: there are no official naturist or clothing-optional beaches in the city. Hong Kong has excellent public…
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Searching for a nude beach in Hong Kong usually leads to a simple answer: there are no official naturist or clothing-optional beaches in the city. Hong Kong has excellent public…
Looking for a quieter side of Armenia? In the forested northern town of Stepanavan, Major’s House offers an art-inspired place to stay, combining comfortable accommodation, local cuisine and a sense…
Ask a few operators what a luxury Taj Mahal tour from Delhi costs and you’ll hear very different answers. Online listings for “luxury” day tours run from under $100 to…
Leaving Hurghada before the resort day has properly begun creates one of the most striking transitions in Egyptian travel. The coast gradually disappears, the Eastern Desert takes over, and then…
Chongqing stacks highways on tunnels, hotels on cliffs, and two wide rivers beneath everything. Pick the wrong “river-view” room and you’ll face concrete, not water. This guide prevents that mistake…
Planning a family break from Dubai often comes down to one question: how do you get real space, a pool the kids can use all day and a beach nearby…
Few places in Dubai frame the skyline like Dubai Creek Harbour. From the right balcony, Burj Khalifa and Downtown line up across the water, and at night the whole view…
Ladakh has far more to offer than Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley. Drive deeper into the region, and you will find remote villages, high mountain roads, ancient caves, green valleys…
Anyone planning a trip to Abu Dhabi’s cultural district hits the same wall fast. There’s a museum quarter, a beach club scene, a handful of five-star hotels, and almost no…
Kyrgyzstan has a reputation for offering homestays and lodgings in small guesthouses, or bed-and-breakfast-style accommodation. Mike East went to experience the community-based tourism in Kyrgyzstan and was impressed. Experiencing community-based tourism in…
Mike East samples the food in Central Asia, which he finds tasty and filling, though with a preponderance of meat and carbs. One of the greatest parts of exploring a…
A nude beach in India is a common search term, but the practical answer is simple: India does not have established, official clothing-optional beaches in the way you might find…
Nude beaches in Thailand are a frequent search topic, but the practical answer is clear: Thailand does not have an established network of official clothing-optional beaches, and Phuket should not…
Why do some overnight journeys leave travellers feeling refreshed while others feel longer than expected? The answer often has less to do with distance and more to do with planning…
Can you vape in India? Travellers should be cautious, as India has strict rules surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping products. India vape laws differ significantly from those in the UK and…
Can you vape in Qatar? Travellers should approach vaping in Qatar carefully, as the country has strict regulations on e-cigarettes and related products. Qatar vape laws differ significantly from those…
Can you vape in Japan? Yes, but the rules are different from many Western countries. Japan allows certain vaping products, yet nicotine e-liquids are heavily restricted and public smoking rules…
The road from Diu to Somnath is brief by distance, yet unusually rich in contrast. You leave behind a former Portuguese outpost shaped by sea walls, churches, and beachfront calm…
The first thing that strikes you on a Macau gaming floor is the quiet. No whooping, no hen parties, none of the soundtrack Hollywood has trained us to expect. Just…
Choosing to travel gently is an amazing way to discover foreign lands instead of rushing. While vacationing in Tokyo, this means you can sit longer near a peaceful shrine pond…
Can you vape in Hong Kong? Travellers should be careful, as Hong Kong has introduced strict rules covering e-cigarettes, disposable vapes and vaping products. Hong Kong vape laws are much…
Japan continues to attract travelers from around the world with its unique mix of modern cities, ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and world famous hospitality. From the fast paced energy of…
Can you vape in Dubai? Yes, vaping is legal in Dubai, but there are important rules travellers should understand before packing their e-cigarettes. The United Arab Emirates permits the sale…
Nepal a Mindful Journey is a 15-day, 14-night small join-in group journey from September 22 to October 6, 2026, created for those who long to experience travel with meaning and…
The world’s largest continent, Asia spreads from Turkey in the west to the islands in the South China Sea in the east, and from Russia in the north to Indonesia in the south. The continent is so vast that we decided to divide it in two with a section devoted to Southeast Asia travel. Asia is a massive and diverse continent full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. At Travel Begins at 40 our expert writers have shared their favourite travel experiences of the region, from glamping in Japan and trekking in Tajikistan to sleeping in a Mongolian yurt and Bangladesh travel off the beaten track. We also have information on our favourite festivals in the region, so whether it is boat burning or goat carcass polo that tickles your fancy we have the ideal event just for you. Read about our Asia travel experiences and let them inspire you to explore all the continent’s riches.