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Is anyone here a fellow “culture vulture”? You know, the type who’s absolutely fascinated by local cultural experiences, curious about everything, and wants to try it all? That’s totally me!…
Karachi, the coastal capital of Pakistan, is much more than just an enormous city. It’s an intriguing story featuring a past element. From ancient sites that carry you back in…
In recent years, trekking culture in Nepal has seen a noticeable shift. Where Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) once stood almost unchallenged as the crown jewel of mid-range Himalayan treks, new…
The Maldives has long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting in search of the ultimate getaway…
The idyllic Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives have long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2025 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort to swim with manta rays. It’s 10.30 on a Saturday morning on a boat in the middle of…
Zhangjiajie, in the Chinese province of Hunan, encompasses the world famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area. This huge, natural mountainous landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique landscape includes thousands…
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2025. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2025 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Traveling is a deeply enriching experience that knows no age limits. For many, hitting 40 marks a time of personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper appreciation for life’s experiences—making it…
Explore global festivals and events in December 2024, from Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets to Guatemala’s colourful Fiesta de Santo Tomás. Experience diverse cultures, dazzling lights and unforgettable traditions worldwide. Follow…
From the India to Turkey and Colombia to Belgium, we bring you the best December global festivities, including where to ring in the New Year, and that is not even…
The past few years have seen Armenia coming to the forefront as one of the world’s top travel destinations, drawing visitors with its cultural richness and natural treasures. Located at…
Discover 8 wellness festivals that offer yoga, meditation, holistic healing and more in serene locations. Plan your perfect retreat and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Wellness Festivals in Asia…
From naked men to setting off fireworks and lots of sake, here is our round up of Japan Winter Festivals ranging from the quirky to the strange. Matsutaki Festival…
Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
In the first of a series of articles covering his trip to Sri Lanka, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an elephant safari, sees the wonderful cave paintings at Dambulla and…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in July 2023 from Pennsylvania to South Korea, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals…
Discover a city that seamlessly blends the ancient with the modern, the traditional with the innovative, and the serene with the thrilling. As the capital of the United Arab Emirates…
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.
