Back to the Future on a London Staycation
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a nostalgic day and night in the UK capital, visiting the home of cricket, watching a play at the Royal Court and catching up with some…
Berne to Be Wild in Switzerland
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the myriad of things to do in Berne Switzerland, a cultural and culinary capital with a laidback Bohemian vibe and a remarkable outdoor culture. My heart…
Bookish Break at the University Arms Cambridge
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise take a mini-break at the University Arms Cambridge, visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle’s Yard. It’s a bibliophile’s dream, a stay at the beautifully renovated…
Reimaging the Future: The Singapore Green Plan
Travel Begins at 40 has a close looks at The Singapore Green Plan to see how the Southeast Asian nation plans to become a city in nature. For decades, the…
10 Reasons To Visit Lincoln
If you are looking for a new UK holiday destination, Lincoln is the hidden gem of the East Midlands. With the city’s origins dating back to the first-century, Lincoln offers…
Things to Do in Ghent – Noose Bearers, Beer and an Altarpiece
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Belgium to discover the myriad of things to do in Ghent, a city with a rebellious heart and the most amazing altarpiece. One of the…
21 Reasons to Visit Colombia in 2021
Colombia is a country of contrasts. Where the past lives seamlessly with the present; where much loved cities border unexplored terrain; where mountain ranges kiss deserted beaches, all waiting to…
3 Daydream Destinations for a Unique Holiday Experience
It goes without saying that our travel options are unfortunately limited right now. While it’s not the ideal time to be planning your unique holiday experience, there’s nothing to stop…
100 Queen’s Gate Hotel: Door to Door
James Clark spends a night in the UK capital taking full advantage of 100 Queen’s Gate London’s door to door chauffeur offer. The doorbell rang bang on time to announce…
Last Minute Travel Deals October 2020
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals October 2020 for that late sun. Travel Begins at 40…
Last Minute Travel Deals September 2020
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals September 2020 to be had. Travel Begins at 40 has…
1066 Country and All That
The area around Hastings might be called 1066 Country, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there is more to pique your historic interest than the Battle of Hastings and all…
The Stafford: a London West End Delight
The Stafford London hotel in St James’s reopened its doors on 3 August 2020 after the COVID-19 lockdown. Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston made their last pre-coronavirus London break staying…
Things to Do in Jerusalem in 48 Hours
Few cities in the world captivate in the same way as Jerusalem. It is a city that we all know, and sacred to three of the world’s great religions, Judaism…
Discover Toulouse Rugby, Culture and Food
Before the corona-lockdown James Clark travelled to Southwest France to discover the plethora of things to do in Toulouse, home of the Concorde, and a city full of culture, amazing…
5 Unusual Things to Do in Phnom Penh Cambodia
Former AsiaLIFE Cambodia Managing Editor, Marissa Carruthers provides some insight into five of the more interesting things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from sampling the local food to exploring…
Six Cool Hotels in New York for 2020
Planning a trip to the Big Apple this year, perhaps for the St Patrick’s Day Parade? Then why not check out these six hotels in New York City and New…
Essential Things to Do in Toronto on a City Break
From the CN Tower to watching the Maple Leafs or visiting the largest museum in Canada, there is a myriad of things to do in Toronto, writes Jonathan Hiltz. To…
A Day and a Night in Kortrijk, Belgium
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the beautiful medieval city of Kortrijk in Flanders to discover a place rich in history, with a wonderful cuisine and excellent spa. One of the great…
6 Alternative Places to Visit in 2020
The world is getting smaller so they say with less new places to explore. Think again. Espousing the philosophy of undertourism, Travel Begins at 40 suggests alternatives places to visit…
Bangkok Attractions – A Nostalgic Journey
In the second of this two-part series featuring his favourite Bangkok attractions, Johan Smits leads us off the tourist trail to five nostalgic gems. Bangkok Attractions: Scala Cinema Remember the…
Cultural Things to Do in Lausanne Switzerland
After hiking in the Jungfrau Switzerland, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers some of the cultural things to do in Lausanne Switzerland, including a most wonderful platform for the arts. There is…
7 Undiscovered Things to Do in Bangkok
In the first of this two-part series on things to do in Bangkok, Johan Smits brings us to seven of his favourite creative and green spots that Bangkok is hiding…
Essential Things to Pack While Planning Your Trip
Travel Begins at 40 provides some insight into the essentials of what to pack and what not, when planning your trip overseas. Travelling is an effective platform for improving your…
