Vienna House Andel’s Berlin Review
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the Vienna House Andel’s Berlin and checks out its sustanability credentials. Walking up from the S-Bahn station along Landsberger Allee, there is one building that…
Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
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…
Keeping It Local in the Wilder Kaiser Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Wilder Kaiser in Austria where he detects a very local approach to sustainable tourism. As I arrive in the Wilder Kaiser I notice the…
Wine-tasting in Italy’s Piedmont Region
Marion Ainge takes an intoxicating wine tour and recalls a teenage romance while visiting Italy’s Piedmont region. In Italy‘s Piedmont region, I’m introduced to ‘Jesus’. During the bi-annual Easter Passion…
5 Amazing Things To Do in Plymouth
Jonathan Hiltz discovers the amazing things to do in Plymouth in the south west of England. There’s something to be said for getting into the outer areas of a well-known…
Why Everyone Should Visit London At Least Once In Their Lifetime
London is one of the most iconic cities on earth and a place that draws in tourists in their droves year after year. And, while you could say similar about…
Top 6 Things to See and Do in Cambridge
This Autumn/Winter, the historic city of Cambridge invites travellers to explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce. Explore autumnal…
FREA : Zero Waste Vegan Restaurant in Berlin
On his recent trip to the German capital Mark Bibby Jackson visits FREA, a vegan restaurant in Berlin that has taken cuisine to the next level becoming a zero waste…
Ahead Vegan Hotel in Brandenburg
On his recent trip to Brandenburg Germany, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Ahead Burghotel, a vegan hotel that is certainly ahead of its time. As a pescatarian my main problem…
The Best Dining Experiences at the Happiest Place on Earth
Disney, Disneyland, to be specific, has long been referred to as the “happiest place on earth”, and there are plenty of convincing reasons for that. Whether you’re alone, with your…
Wasabi and Roll : Kyoto Kitchen Winchester Review
The night before walking along the Pilgrims’ Way from New Alresford to Winchester, Mark Bibby Jackson dines at Kyoto Kitchen Winchester. I must admit to being a bit of a…
Back to the Future at Toppesfield Vineyard
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Toppesfield Vineyard in Essex, to enjoy the excellent wine and luxury accommodation. It was the most ravishing of views. As the late summer…
Toronto City Break: From Beach to Baseball
Jonathan Hiltz takes provides you with some ideas for a Toronto city break, from shopping to catching a game, eating the great streetfood and discovering hip areas. The City of…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
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…
High Culture in Monthey, Martigny and Sion, Valais Switzerland
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a cultural excursion to Valais Switzerland reaching new heights. It is somewhere as we are approaching 3,000 metres and the distant refuge that we have been…
Starting a Slow Adventure Movement
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sara Mair Bellshaw, Managing Director, Slow Adventure about the movement that is regenerating the tourism industry slowly. MJ: When and how did slow adventure come…
A First-timer’s Take on River Cruising in Europe
Gill Haynes goes river cruising in Europe with Avalon Waterway’s Danube Symphony, and discovers the experience surprisingly liberating. If you think cruising isn’t for you, you may be missing out….
New York vs. London: What’s the Difference?
New York and London are two of the world’s most recognizable and well-known cities. Choosing between them is not simple, especially if you can only visit one. London is as…
Wedding Weekend at De Vere Wokefield Estate
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the De Vere Wokefield Estate Hotel just outside of Reading for his cousin’s wedding. Reading has never been my idea of somewhere to visit from…
Gusbourne Estate Vineyard
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers the fruits of tasting wine in the UK at Gusbourne Estate Vineyard in Kent. Started in 2004 by founder Andrew Weeber across 350 acres in south facing…
Planning a Trip to Las Vegas
There are few destinations around the world as iconic as Las Vegas. Found in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is a premier spot for gambling, nightlife, shopping, entertainment and fine…
Discovering Lille, Beer and the Rugby World Cup 2023
Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
5 Best Beer Bars in Lille
L’Échappée Bière, the only beer tourism agency in France, provides its guide to the five best beers bars in Lille. In Lille the first trace of beer dates back to…
On the Trail of the Battle of Arras France
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Arras France to visit a memorial to those who died in the Battle of Arras, as well as discover the local beer. Initially it might…