The Beauty of Andalusia and Lisbon
The following trip was taken before the Covid-19 situation took hold. But be rest assured that the beauty of Andalusia is still waiting for you to explore. As we now…
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The following trip was taken before the Covid-19 situation took hold. But be rest assured that the beauty of Andalusia is still waiting for you to explore. As we now…
Although it seems hard to imagine travelling around the country or overseas at the moment, it does us no harm to imagine better times, and to plan ahead for a…
In these troubled times we might not be able to explore unknown lands or even pop to the local pub. But we can have wine delivered right to our door…
Just prior to the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, Marissa Carruthers experienced the bounty of breath-taking beauty on Bohol island in the Philippines, which locals are trying to preserve as…
Visit The USA shares a selection of all-American armchair adventures to educate and entertain global travellers currently spending time at home, aiming to spark wanderlust and inspire future travel planning…
Lynn Gail explores the Gold Coast’s scenic Hinterland on an empty nester mini ‘us’cation to Tamborine Mountain. Are you an empty nester? Have your little ones grown into self-sufficient adults…
Great food, finest champagne and an amazing view on the river Thames. You can have all this at the new restaurant Steven Edwards at Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond. Opened on 5…
Former 110-metres hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson is hosting morning fitness classes at the Capaldi Hotel, in the Atlas Mountains Morocco, this June. Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby…
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…
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…
We may still be experiencing the dark days of February, but in the Balearic capital Palma, spring has arrived, the sun is out and the city’s vibrant rooftop bars have…
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…
Marissa Carruthers takes a leap into the unknown to visit the small Karimunjawa archipelago off the coast of Java, Indonesia. I turned to Google for help when my friend asked…
Chile is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world. From seeing a solar eclipse to following in the footsteps of Ferdinand Magellan, here is our choice…
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…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Newmarket races in Suffolk and take in the Jockey Club Newmarket, finding it a fascinating excursion. It was easy to fall for Lyrical. A…
Mike Pickup travels to the Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Bill Clinton and Christopher Columbus. “In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the…
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…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise swap the land of Constable for that of Wordsworth and embark on a voyage of gastronomic delights on their Lake District Holiday. It was at…
Matthew Ogborn takes a trip to SLO CAL to take a sideways glance at all the great California wine on offer in the region. When my wife and I were…
Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World because of its entertainment options including nightlife, shows and exhibits. It is also famous for its mega-casinos. Majority of…
Irene Caswell visits the medieval market town of Tewkesbury, at the confluence of the rivers Severn and Avon, to stay at the Tewkesbury Park hotel and soak in the atmosphere…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes the ferry from Ibiza to Formentera to discover an otherworldliness to the small Balearic island on his Formentera Holidays. My trip to Formentera almost became cancelled…
Forgoing the wonders of Angkor, Mark Bibby Jackson spends a day relaxing at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap glorying in this modern day marvel. I have always had a soft…
Nothing tells you quite so much about a country’s culture as its gastronomy. Whether it is street food or fine dining, at Travel Begins at 40, our team of experienced food and travel writers will give you an a la carte menu of experiences to devour. From food tours in Southeast Asia to Hokkaido’s famed seafood, wine cruises in Burgundy and the best bars in Brussels, we understand the type of gourmand delights that you crave on your travels. But gastronomy is much more than a culinary self-indulgence, it informs you so much about the people you are visiting and their culture. In Southeast Asia all food is shared and the host picks up the bill, in Greece hospitality is paramount, whereas in Japan the ritual surrounding the way the food is presented is as important as the freshness of the food itself, and in Belgium each beer has to be served in its own glass – need we say more.