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In our fast-paced lives, where technology often takes centre stage, finding the perfect couples’ getaway in nature can be a truly rejuvenating experience. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, rekindling your…
On his visit to Salzburg Austria for The Sound of Music Gala, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers Hallstatt and SalzburgerLand and is amazed by their beauty. SalzburgerLand Autumn Landscapes It’s not…
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…
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…
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…
Explore Strathpeffer, Ullapool, the Fairy Pools and Skye’s whisky distilleries on part three of our Skye road trip through the Highlands When devising our road trip to Scotland, apart from…
With the massive bulk of the Skytrain, the incessant traffic on Bangkok’s streets and the soaring glass towers, you could be forgiven for thinking that there are no green spaces…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on two walks in the Peak District to discover two excellent hotels and a country house impressive enough to inspire one of our finest writers. I…
In the industrial shadows of north-eastern France, Mark Bibby Jackson travels through the French Ardennes to discover a region of resilience, strong sense of community, and devastating natural beauty —…
Gill Haynes celebrates her birthday by taking a Le Boat holiday on The Thames. As Ratty tells Mole in Wind in the Willows, “there is nothing — absolutely nothing —…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a narrow boat cruise along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal with Black Prince Holidays. The last time I had ventured onto a narrow boat was…
If you’re seeking a hiking adventure that combines stunning landscapes with a real sense of achievement this summer, then look no further than Europe, which offers some of the most…
Mike East explores Medellin parks and discovers a great coffee shop along the way. Winning rightful praise for being both a great place to live in and a great place…
Its setting is sublime, its 950-year history as rich as any English country house, and the restoration work carried out on it in the last 30 years exceptional. Combermere Abbey…
Oprah Winfrey has conquered the worlds of television, publishing and streaming — but cherry blossoms? Utterly disastrous. In 2023, she postponed a trip to Japan, waiting for the perfect bloom…
Lemurs are unique to the island of Madagascar, an island that became separated from the African mainland when the super continent, Gondwanaland, broke apart. Are there lemurs outside of Madagascar?…
Wonderful landscapes, unspoilt sceneries and a lovely time spent catching up with your loved ones- a hiking trip, a biking trip or a swimming trip all offer this and more…
It’s not news that the winter season gets a lot of knocks from people who don’t like the cold, but embracing the drop in temperatures can be an exciting way…
Zhangjiajie, in the Chinese province of Hunan, encompasses the world famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area. This huge, natural mountainous landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique landscape includes thousands…
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
Are you looking for your next unforgettable holiday in the UK? If so, have you considered venturing off on a caravan holiday to one of the best destinations in Britain?…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a short break in Norfolk where he makes friends with some seals in total isolation on Winterton Beach. When people ask me what’s the favourite place…
Roger Hermiston makes a pilgrimage to play St Andrews golf course, while Eileen Wise explores the local spa. For anyone, but for a golfing aficionado in particular, it had to…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Royal Troon Scotland on the final day of The Open Championship. The seaside town of Troon in Ayrshire, on Scotland’s spectacular west coast, would…
There is nothing quite like the Great Outdoors. Whether it is trekking along a beautiful coastal path in Pembrokeshire, lazing on the most pristine white sand beach or cycling in the Pyrenees, you are bound to return home refreshed and recharged. At Travel Begins at 40 we have a whole range of outdoor activities encompassing the whole globe. Over 50 travel is not about doing the same old, same old; something our team of travel experts acknowledge, which is why we have compiled some of our favourite outdoor travel experiences whether for the solo traveller or if you prefer to set off in a small group. We also have the latest news of outdoor festivals such as Mongolia festivals, and special offers so you will never miss out on a deal. We believe that travel is supposed to be an adventure and one best experienced outdoors, so let us inspire you to set off upon that adventure, you’ll never look back.
