Naples City Break : Culture, History and Pizza
On her family Naples city break, Maria Boyle discovers you bypass the southern Italian city at your peril. “This is the most undiscovered city in Europe and also the coolest,”…
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On her family Naples city break, Maria Boyle discovers you bypass the southern Italian city at your peril. “This is the most undiscovered city in Europe and also the coolest,”…
Phuket, known for its stunning natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant nightlife, is a popular tourist destination in Thailand. To explore the island’s hidden gems and experience its unique culture…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2024 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
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…
If you plan on working with Japanese clients – and even doing business in Japan itself – you should first take time to familiarise yourself with the local ways of…
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…
On his first visit to Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, Mark Bibby Jackson receives a hospitable welcome at the Tynemouth Castle Inn. The recently refurbished, Tynemouth Castle Inn is a…
When you reach your senior years, you might decide that you want to splash out and indulge on one of your final vacations, especially if you have decided that you…
On his first visit to the Baltic nations, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Gulbene, Valka, Valmiera, Cēsis and Riga while discovering the things to do in Latvia in five days. Many…
When many people think about teaching English as a foreign language, they imagine that they have to travel as far afield as India, Thailand, or China to find work. Yet…
Robert Spellman discovers amazing diversity on his Michigan road trip. Well, this was a hiccup: arriving at Detroit’s Motown museum and nobody home. The weather had done its bit –…
The Galapagos Islands, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, are renowned for their unique biodiversity and crucial role in shaping our understanding of evolution. These islands are home to a…
Are you planning a trip to the United Kingdom but don’t know when is best to experience its culture and attractions? Then worry no more, because we’ve got just the…
Chinese New Year is one of the world’s most vibrant and colourful celebrations, and festivals can be found in cities around the globe in February every year. This year, the…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Il Relais Castelvecchio while enjoying a Verona city break in Italy’s most pleasant city. With its majestic Roman amphitheatre hosting spectacular floodlit opera, its…
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2024. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
Chianti lies in the midst of Tuscany’s undulating hills. It is a region exuding tantalizing charm, capturing travelers with its medieval villages and panoramic vineyards. Picture rolling landscapes drenched in…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2024 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Rwanda and Burundi, two countries nestled in the heart of Africa, offer an enchanting blend of wildlife encounters and cultural riches. These nations, though small in size, pack a myriad…
From the wild and lush bush and rolling mountains to the iconic beaches and ever-changing landscape, there are plenty of picturesque venues across Australia to hold traditional and authentic folk…
Travelling the world has scientifically proven benefits for your health and happiness. People simply can’t keep up with the bustling everyday of their lives without respite – especially in the…
Michigan is a state that is best known for being home to some of America’s most unique lakes and has the longest coastline of freshwater in the entire country. Many…
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Le Jardin des Douars in Essaouira Morocco and finds himself at home in the space. One instinctively knows when one has arrived, I mean really ‘arrived’, and…
Robert Spellman travels to Haarlem city in the Netherlands and discovers a city rich in culture and a laid-back attitude. I’m at a point now where “could I live here?”…
Read our articles to find some of the best over 40 and over 50 travel destinations in the world. From Easter Island to the Tajikistan Alps our team of experienced travel writers have travelled to both far-flung exotic travel destinations and places much nearer home. So whether it is a long weekend travelling along the canals of Amsterdam or six months traipsing around South America with that dusty old backpack, read our pages for the best inspirational writing on travel destinations around the globe. We also have extensive news of events and festivals you can participate in once you arrive at your destination. Wherever we visit of one thing you can rest assured, we always bring back interesting travel stories to tell our readers. Don’t keep on going back to the same old same old, the world is a rich tapestry with so many different experiences for you to enjoy – let us inspire you to try something new.