Seeing Stars in Trentino in the Italian Alps
Mark Bibby Jackson goes stargazing and trekking in Trentino in the Italian Alps, and visits the Forest of Violins as well as Trento Italy. It was 5.45 am when Arild…
Vienna House Andel’s Berlin Review
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the Vienna House Andel’s Berlin and checks out its sustanability credentials. Walking up from the S-Bahn station along Landsberger Allee, there is one building that…
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Turkey
Are you dreaming of sunny days spent exploring ancient ruins and lounging on pristine beaches? Well after your new winnings at your fav mobile casino, a trip to Turkey should be…
Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
Keeping It Local in the Wilder Kaiser Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Wilder Kaiser in Austria where he detects a very local approach to sustainable tourism. As I arrive in the Wilder Kaiser I notice the…
Scenic Road Trips Around Wales
If you’re looking to enjoy some of the most gorgeous drives anywhere in the UK, it’s worth paying a visit to Wales. There’s a tremendous amount of scenic variety crammed…
Off the Beaten Path in the Netherlands: a Travel Guide
The Netherlands is a country with so much to offer tourists, from its stunningly beautiful tulip fields to its quaint and picturesque windmills. If you’re looking to get off the…
Wine-tasting in Italy’s Piedmont Region
Marion Ainge takes an intoxicating wine tour and recalls a teenage romance while visiting Italy’s Piedmont region. In Italy‘s Piedmont region, I’m introduced to ‘Jesus’. During the bi-annual Easter Passion…
Top Diving Spots Around the Islands of Malta and Gozo
Gozo and Malta have routinely been listed as top diving destinations. This is because there are very few other countries that have such clean and clear water as the islands…
Hiking the Gotaleden Trail West Sweden
James Clark discovers west Sweden’s industrial past intwined with its sustainable future on a recent hike on the Gotaleden Trail. It’s not every day that I get the opportunity to…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Top-5 Hidden Gems in Bruges
Antwerp, Ghent, and Brussels are the three cities in Belgium that attract the most tourists. And Bruges is frequently disregarded. The capital of West Flanders, a province of Belgium, is…
FREA : Zero Waste Vegan Restaurant in Berlin
On his recent trip to the German capital Mark Bibby Jackson visits FREA, a vegan restaurant in Berlin that has taken cuisine to the next level becoming a zero waste…
Flight Cancellations: How to Deal with Them
Flight cancellations in the UK have been a hot topic after a surge of them over the summer months, so keeping track of the status of your flight is a…
Spreefeld: Sustainable Walking Tour in Berlin
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to the German capital to go on a walking tour in Berlin through Spreefeld, Spreeacker and Teepee Land. We are standing in the remains of the…
Poland – Top Destination for Gamblers
What city do you think about when you consider the top city for gamblers? The first one that comes to mind is probably Vegas. Perhaps you think of tropical Costa…
Best Road Trips in the UK
Planning a UK road trip? You will find that there are many great road trips to take all over the UK that will show you the great beauty and allow…
Ahead Vegan Hotel in Brandenburg
On his recent trip to Brandenburg Germany, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Ahead Burghotel, a vegan hotel that is certainly ahead of its time. As a pescatarian my main problem…
Forgotten Industrial Heritage of Brandenburg Germany
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a trip to Brandenburg Germany searching for its industrial heritage and discovers a visionary future hidden in the past. It was in Essen Germany that…
What Can You Pack into a Day’s Trip in the Lake District?
24 million people visit the UK’s Lake District every year. It is England’s biggest national park, a World Heritage Site and covers 2362 square kilometers. Visiting the Lake District you will…
Wasabi and Roll : Kyoto Kitchen Winchester Review
The night before walking along the Pilgrims’ Way from New Alresford to Winchester, Mark Bibby Jackson dines at Kyoto Kitchen Winchester. I must admit to being a bit of a…
Pilgrims’ Way from New Alresford to Winchester
Mark Bibby Jackson follows a stretch of the old pilgrims’ way from New Alresford to Winchester, on the recently opened St James’ Way. Perhaps it was all the Chaucer I…
Back to the Future at Toppesfield Vineyard
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Toppesfield Vineyard in Essex, to enjoy the excellent wine and luxury accommodation. It was the most ravishing of views. As the late summer…
Sustainable Things To Do in Vienna
Mark Bibby Jackson takes an alternative view of tourism in the Austrian capital, going on a tour looking at sustainable things to do in Vienna. It is towards the end…
