Essential Tips You Need to Know Before You Go on a Walking Holiday
A walking holiday lets you experience landscapes in a way that allows you to take it all in. The sound of your boots crunching on the path and the smells…
7 of the Best Christmas Markets in Austria to Visit in 2025
When it comes to festive charm, few places match Austria’s winter‑market splendour. The country’s Alpine backdrop, baroque city centres and centuries‑old tradition make it a standout for those seeking a…
8 of the Best Christmas Markets in France to Visit in 2025
France is home to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets, where twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the scent of mulled wine fill the air. From the charming streets of…
Best Christmas Markets in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Discover the best Christmas markets in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. From Bruges to Maastricht, explore festive traditions, twinkling lights and seasonal treats across Europe’s most enchanting winter destinations. If…
EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 Preview
The buzz of live music in the capital shifts up a few gears in mid-November with the advent of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Now in its 33rd year, the…
Slow Walk on the Opal Coast from Escalles France
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Hotel l’escale in Escalles and goes on a coastal walk along the Opal Coast France and returns to his youth for his mother’s birthday. Northern…
Best UK Christmas Markets to Visit in 2025
As the festive season approaches, Christmas markets across the UK begin to sparkle with twinkling lights, enticing scents and the joyful buzz of holiday shoppers. UK Christmas markets are not…
Christmas Markets in Europe 2025
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…
Solo Female Travel Safety Tips You Should Know
It is important to stay safe while you travel, especially as a female when traveling solo. Exploring new places on your own can be empowering, but can require extra awareness…
Creating Wellness Routines in a New Home: Staying Grounded After Moving
It’s exciting and different to move to a new home. It can take a while to feel comfortable and balanced again, even though everything feels new. Creating health habits in…
Rivers and Routes: 5 Adventures for the Curious Traveller
Adventure doesn’t always have to be about adrenaline. Sometimes it’s in taking your time, letting rivers guide you, or wandering trails that reveal hidden corners. There’s something oddly satisfying about…
5 of the Best Destinations to Detox and Unwind
Every now and then, you hit that point where you just need to step away – from screens, traffic, noise, people, all of it. Not in a dramatic “off-grid” way…
The Ryokan: Traditional Japanese Inns
As part of his recent visit to Japan, Mike East stayed at two uniquely Japanese types of accommodation. One was the capsule hotel and the other was the ryokan, which…
Tokyo Travel Guide Discover Shinjuku Shibuya and Neon Magic
Tokyo is a massive, mesmerising city with so much to offer visitors, yet it remains one of the most accessible capitals in Asia. Despite the different alphabet and unfamiliar sounds…
Tenby Wales Stay Exploring Beaches and the Imperial Hotel
When people ask me about Wales, the country in which I was born, my first response is about the castles. Wales just has the most spectacular castles, all over the…
Kyoto Japan: The City of Tranquility
Kyoto is a place where there is never enough time to see all the marvels that the city has to offer; however, by being organised and using the transport options…
Top 5 Festivals in Italy to Combine with a Yacht Charter
Alright, let’s get straight to it. Italy and yachts? Classic combo. Now, toss in some of the country’s most jaw-dropping festivals, and you’ve got yourself a killer trip that’s more…
Discover the Best Public Nude Beaches of Europe
Europe is the spiritual home of naturism, offering some of the world’s best public nude beaches. Whether you’re looking for wild coves in Scotland, island hideaways in Greece, or the…
A Million Reasons to Visit Amsterdam
There is always a happy frisson present at the Eurostar Terminal at Kings Cross St. Pancras, London. High levels of excitement compete with practicalities of modern travel; do I have…
Discover Scotland Nude Beaches – Wild Naturism on Remote Shores
Scotland’s rugged coastline, dramatic lochs and remote islands may not be the first places that come to mind for naturism. Yet despite the cooler climate, there is a small but…
Road Trip to Skye Part 4 – Glencoe to Hadrian’s Wall and Chester
The final stage of our Scotland road trip leaves Skye behind for Glencoe, Hadrian’s Wall and Chester, blending history, landscapes and reflection. Glencoe is renowned for the massacre that took…
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…
Where to Find a Nude Beach in Malta and Gozo
Malta may be one of Europe’s sunniest destinations, but it is not the most obvious choice for naturists. The island has no officially designated public nude beaches, and local attitudes…
Discover the Best Nude German Beaches and the FKK Tradition
Germany is one of Europe’s most naturist-friendly nations, with a long tradition of nudism known as Freikörperkultur (FKK), or “free body culture.” From the Baltic coast to lakes around Berlin…
