5 Unbeatable UK Road Trips
If someone uttered the words ‘road trip’, you could be forgiven for automatically thinking of America’s Route 66, or Australia’s East coast. However, we shouldn’t forget the amazing offerings on…
The Man Behind the Storm: Alan Highton
Alan Highton has made it possible to visit Catatumbo in western Venezuela, one of the most overlooked natural wonders of the world, where for much of the year spectacular natural…
Divided Streets of San Francisco
At the end of his week’s trip through California, Mark Bibby Jackson follows some of his favourite movies through the streets of San Francisco and finds amid all the amazing…
Reliving History at The Swan at Lavenham
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise fill their boots on local history while staying and dining at The Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk, as well as enjoying the most blissful spa…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2019
As we enter the new year, Travel Begins at 40 provides its guide to worldwide festivals for 2019 from Africa to Peru, and Mongolia to Hampshire. Words by Mark Bibby…
Singapore Bicentennial Celebrations for 2019
Singapore commemorates the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles landing in Singapore, which was one of the key turning points in Singapore’s 700 year history…
Luang Prabang: Laos Past or Future?
Searching for peace, quiet and beauty, Johan Smits finds in Luang Prabang a stunning little town at a crossroads. One tropical evening we find ourselves sitting in the nearly empty…
Any Port on a Douro River Cruise
On a Douro river cruise in Portugal, Mike Pickup explores the region’s rich history as well as consuming an adequate amount of its major export – port wine. I always think…
Fine Tuning in Tri-Valley California
Continuing his journey from Tuolumne County to San Francisco, Mark Bibby Jackson pops in on Tri-Valley California and discovers a thing or two about fine wines. “I can detect tobacco…
Babington House, Luxury Somerset Retreat
On a weekend jaunt to the depths of Somerset, Eileen Wise discovers in Babington House a luxury retreat familiar to many a star. A country retreat set in 18 acres…
Midhurst Spread Eagle: Fit for a Queen
Irene Caswell takes a micro-break to the Midhurst Spread Eagle in the West Sussex market town and discovers a hotel steeped in history that is truly fit for a Queen….
Groundbreaking Bangkok Art Biennale 2018
Thailand’s first ever Bangkok Art Biennale 2018, the biggest contemporary art event in the country’s history, is still ongoing until 3 February next year and has so far received overwhelmingly…
