11 Carnivals Around the World for 2023
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
5 Things To Do in Toulouse France in Two Days
Is Toulouse worth visiting? Mark Bibby Jackson visits the fourth largest city in France, and stands in awe at the Halle de la Machine before making a pastel fabric in…
Room2 Chiswick : Net Zero Hometel
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Melisa Gooding, Sustainability Specialist, Lamington Group that owns the net zero room2 Chiswick hometel in London. Can you briefly explain how the room2 brand came…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
2023 Travel Begins at 40 Travel Resolutions
With travel restrictions lifted around the globe, Travel Begins at 40 has asked our correspondents and regular contributors what their travel resolutions for 2023 will be. Here are their 2023…
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…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2023
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2023. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
7 Of The Best Cities To Visit For Land-Based Casinos
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of a land-based casino? Do you love the sights and sounds of a real-life casino? Land-based casinos have been around for almost…
Best Luxury Casinos In The United Kingdom For European Players
Some say that The United Kingdom is the best place for gamblers in the world. There are a lot of casinos and the overall fairness is at the highest level…
Best London Hotels With Independent Gambling Floor
If you ever visit London you will want to stay at a hotel. If you stay at one, you will want to bet or place a bet on some independent…
Manchester or Auckland: Cities For Gambling
Today is the time to answer one of the most important questions. How do Manchester and Auckland compare when it comes to gambling? Well, there are many things we can…
The Best Countries in Europe For Gambling
In the gambling act of 2005, the United Kingdom formed a regulation committee called UKGC or the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and legalized online betting and gambling. European countries like…
Why Is Bingo Still So Popular In The United Kingdom?
The annual turnover of online bingo accounted for over 51.85 million pounds between April to September 2020 in Great Britain. There are over 4 million active bingo players in the…
What to See in Berlin on a One-day Trip?
From a city divided by thick walls to a populous metropolis, hardly any travel destination in Europe has changed as much as Berlin in recent decades. In addition to top…
In the Land of James Joyce and Other Literary Giants
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to Dublin and Cork inspired by James Joyce and other literary giants of Ireland. It’s one o’clock on day two of our stay in…
Best Holidays For Thrill Seekers in 2023
Some people go on holiday to kick back, relax and enjoy some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of regular life. These people soak up some sun, maybe…
Weekend in Edinburgh with Teens
Maria Boyle discovers the Scottish capital is the perfect city to visit with teens in tow on her weekend in Edinburgh. When children hit their late teen years and are…
9 Festivals in January 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2023 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Regeneration in Hoge Kempen National Park Limburg
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Rivierpark Maasvallei and Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium to discover the regeneration of the former industrial region. It was in Germany while visiting…
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…
Long Weekend in Berlin with the Kids
Maria Boyle enjoys a first-time long weekend in Berlin to learn about its rich history and discovers it really is Europe’s coolest city. “It’s one of THE best cities I…
Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a break at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District and receives a Michelin Star experience. There is something about the Lake District…
7 Global Festivals in December
From the India to Turkey and Colombia to Belgium, we bring you the best festivals in December, including where to ring in the New Year, and that is not even…
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor 2022
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Christmas at Waddesdon Manor and declares that the festive season has officially commenced. After a hiatus of two years (we all know why) that glorious Victorian confection…