Quirky Places to Visit in the UK
If you fancy a getaway but you don’t wish to hop on a plane to a far-flung destination, then worry not. There are some super fun and quirky places you…
9 Festivals in February 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2023 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
Top Activities You Can Do in Australia in 2023
Australia is ideal for tourists because of its unique biodiversity and natural beauty. Visitors visiting Australia should enjoy discovering new sights and finding solace in the calm embrace of nature….
The Beauty of Morocco’s Landscapes: From Deserts to Mountains
Morocco is a nation that is well-known for the natural beauty of its landscapes, including the snow-capped Atlas Mountains as well as the wide stretches of the Sahara desert. Anyone…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2023
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…
5 Things To Do in Toulouse France in Two Days
Is Toulouse worth visiting? Mark Bibby Jackson visits the fourth largest city in France, and stands in awe at the Halle de la Machine before making a pastel fabric in…
Southern Australia: Not Just Wineries and Laid-Back Road Trips
If you are considering a big, far-flung adventure this year, then how much further flung can you get than the Land Down Under? Australia has everything that a traveller could…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
Executions: Museum of London Docklands
Robert Spellman reviews Executions, an exhibition looking at public executions held at the Museum of Docklands London. Hanging. Burning. Beheading. Drawing, hanging and quartering. During London’s 700-year history of public…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
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…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2023
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2023. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
5 Japan Winter Festivals: Naked Men and Sake
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…
In the Land of James Joyce and Other Literary Giants
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to Dublin and Cork inspired by James Joyce and other literary giants of Ireland. It’s one o’clock on day two of our stay in…
Weekend in Edinburgh with Teens
Maria Boyle discovers the Scottish capital is the perfect city to visit with teens in tow on her weekend in Edinburgh. When children hit their late teen years and are…
9 Festivals in January 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2023 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Regeneration in Hoge Kempen National Park Limburg
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Rivierpark Maasvallei and Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium to discover the regeneration of the former industrial region. It was in Germany while visiting…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
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…
Long Weekend in Berlin with the Kids
Maria Boyle enjoys a first-time long weekend in Berlin to learn about its rich history and discovers it really is Europe’s coolest city. “It’s one of THE best cities I…
Death in Varanasi: The Burning Ghats
In the second of two photo essays from Varanasi India we discover the cremation rituals at the burning ghats on the banks of the Ganges river. Read the first article…
Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a break at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District and receives a Michelin Star experience. There is something about the Lake District…
Life in Varanasi India: Ganga Aarti
The first of two photo essays from Varanasi India exploring life and death in the holy city along the banks of the Ganges river. Varanasi is also known by its…
11 Things To Do in Barbados
When people consider Barbados holidays they probably think of sun and sand – and perhaps rum – but while you can find all three in abundance in the tropical Caribbean…
7 Global Festivals in December
From the India to Turkey and Colombia to Belgium, we bring you the best festivals in December, including where to ring in the New Year, and that is not even…
Top 5 Things to Do in Cuba
Cuba is a country located in the Caribbean known for its music, cigars, and rum. However, due to its troubled past, entry into the country can have rather tricky travel…
