Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Death in Varanasi: The Burning Ghats
In the second of two photo essays from Varanasi India we discover the cremation rituals at the burning ghats on the banks of the Ganges river. Read the first article…
Life in Varanasi India: Ganga Aarti
The first of two photo essays from Varanasi India exploring life and death in the holy city along the banks of the Ganges river. Varanasi is also known by its…
3 Reasons Why Jordan Should Top Your Bucket List
Jordan is a small nation with a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, ancient history, and modern culture, as well as being home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India
Considering its vast size and enormous population, it’s no surprise that India is an incredible diverse country home to many different ethnic groups and religions. And with each of these…
Top 10 Luxury Travel Destinations for 2022
Travelling with friends, family, or even by yourself is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Not only do you get to ditch your everyday routine and experience new…
The Glitz and Glamour of Dubai
Each year, many high earners head to Dubai from around the world to experience its truly unique culture. Boasting a marvelous mix of modern and Arabic architecture, a rich history…
What Are the Most Impressive Archaeological Sites in Israel?
Few visitors spend time in Israel without visiting at least a few archaeological sites. Oftentimes, they don’t even know that they’re archaeological sites because they have present-day use as well…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
10 Best Places to Visit in Dubai
Dubai may be the second largest emirate in the UAE, but it is also the most popular and number one spot when it comes to its massive and diverse offerings…
7 Places You Need to Visit Before You Turn 40
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that life is meant to be lived. So now that borders are open, there’s never been a better time to visit all those…
How to Get a Visa While Travelling to Turkey
Turkey is a wonderful country to visit, but many people require a visa, here is our step-by-step guide on how to get an e-Visa to Turkey. So many words come…
Tips To Plan Your First Trip To Pakistan
Travel Begins at 40 provides its top tips to ensure your trip to Pakistan is an unforgettable occasion. Pakistan is one of the most underappreciated and exciting countries in the…
Community Homestay Network Nepal
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Shiva Dhakal, Chair of the Community Homestay Network in Nepal about community-based tourism. What does sustainable tourism mean? Sustainable tourism to me is tourism that…
Fatima: First Female Afghanistan Tour Guide
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Fatima, the first female Afghanistan tour guide about the challenges she has faced in pursuing her chosen career as well as her hopes for the…
Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March), the incredible work shaped by women from across the globe deserves to be recognised. From the first African American female Mayor…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Travel Tales I – From Delphi to Annapurna
Travel Begins at 40 editor and founder Mark Bibby Jackson sets off on a lifetime spent travelling starting with youthful visits to Greece, Egypt and Nepal in his travel tales…
Virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebrations
2020 has been the most forgettable of years, so why not give it a proper send off? Here is our round-up of virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 celebrations. While we…
9 Eco-friendly Travel Hotspots for 2021
Green travel can mean much more than simply carbon offsetting the emissions from your flight. In many ways travel can be good for the environment with many countries and tourist…
Major Sporting Events To See At Least Once
Attendance at sporting events might be on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but when fans are allowed back in the stadium, perhaps you should set your sights high on…
Walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail
James Clark goes walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku, a remote region of the country that suffered terribly at the hands of the 2011 Tsunami and…
Things to Do in Jerusalem in 48 Hours
Few cities in the world captivate in the same way as Jerusalem. It is a city that we all know, and sacred to three of the world’s great religions, Judaism…
