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Indochina is a region in Southeast Asia that includes several countries known for their rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes. This region typically encompasses Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and…
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is famous for its pristine beaches, delectable cuisine, and vibrant nightlife. As you arrive in Thailand, you can get tickets to travel to Phuket from SiamTickets…
Discover 8 wellness festivals that offer yoga, meditation, holistic healing and more in serene locations. Plan your perfect retreat and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Wellness Festivals in Asia…
Batam is a jewel of the Riau Islands in Indonesia. Its sandy beaches, rich cultural heritage, and lively trade scene will beckon you. This island paradise nestled in the Strait…
Writer Maria Boyle travels the length of the country, taking in lantern-lit towns, UNESCO sites of world heritage, delectable food, and one of the best beaches in the world. Here…
From Wat Pho to Wat Phra Kaew Mal Tattersall discovers what’s wat on his day trip in Bangkok Thailand. “YOU going to see Wat?” the smiling woman at reception asks…
From its stunning beaches to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant nightlife, there is no shortage of great things to do in Phuket, Thailand. Here are 10 of the most…
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…
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…
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…
Mohammad Reza Amirinia travels to Borneo to visit the Rainforest Music Festival and stay at the Damai Beach Resort. It’s June 2023 and I’m heading to Sarawak on Borneo Island…
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
To music on a Holy Island to Derby’s biggest street festival, read Travel Begins at 40’s round-up of the best UK festivals in September 2023. UK Music Festivals in September…
Are you a running enthusiast who’s always on the lookout for the next great marathon to conquer? Look no further, as we’ve compiled a list of the best marathons in…
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to collate our tips on where to go in April from Argentina to Mozambique, and from Washington DC to Yangon. If March…
Looking for an adventure that’s off the beaten path? Look no further than Cambodia. This exquisite Southeast Asia tours destination boasts a profound historical background, a lively culture, and a…
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…
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…
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…
Before the pandemic we took a walk through Jakarta’s bustling streets and captured these scenes of normal life in this crowded metropolis. Enjoy these street photos of Jakarta Indonesia. Fatahillah…
Landing at Ende on the eastern side of Flores Indonesia, we embarked on a five-day overland trip following the Trans-Flores Highway, capturing memories for a digital memory book along the…
At Travel Begins at 40, we beleive it is important to highlight organisations that have sustainable tourism at their heart. Today we highlight Rainforest Cruises which provides bespoke responsible and…
Mark Bibby Jackson at last checks into a property he has long coveted, and admits to be right royally impressed by the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. When I first moved…
Mark Bibby Jackson gets in tune with his inner self as he goes on an eco-tour in the Cardamom Mountains spending three nights under canvas in Wild Cambodia. It was…
From the urban twin metropolises of Singapore and Bangkok, to the temples of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and the rainforests of Malaysia, Southeast Asia is a vibrant and diverse region full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. At Travel Begins at 40, our team of travel experts has shared its wealth of knowledge of the region, gathered over more than twenty years of living in Southeast Asia. So whether it’s driving a motorcycle (or tuk tuk) around the mountains of northern Thailand, going on one of the region’s many food tours, or visiting magical Malaysian Sabah on the island of Borneo, and visiting endangered orangutan, we have it all covered for you. We also have details of some of the most fascinating and colourful festivals. Read about our Southeast Asia travel experiences and let them inspire you to visit the most magical region on the planet.
