7 Festivals in March 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2025 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Barrier-Free Bergen and Beyond: Accessible Norwegian Adventure
Debbie North flies North to sample the delights of Bergen for a Accessible Norwegian Adventure Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, has long been known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords,’ often…
Combe Grove Metabolic Health Wellness Centre
Eileen Wise spends a week at Combe Grove near Bath to see if the wellness centre can change her life. A few months ago, I was idly flicking through the…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2025
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…
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Review
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort to swim with manta rays. It’s 10.30 on a Saturday morning on a boat in the middle of…
The Magical Mountains Around Zhangjiajie China
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…
From Le Touquet With Love: L’Hotel Barrière Le Westminster
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into L’Hotel Barrière Le Westminster Le Touquet and falls in love with this Anglo-French gem on the Opal Coast. For the past hundred years there has…
Riding the Storm in Pas-de-Calais France
Mark Bibby Jackson ignores weather warnings to travel to Pas-de-Calais France during Storm Darragh with his mother. Does he live to tell the tale? The plan is to visit the…
Mātauranga Māori Travel through New Zealand’s Indigenous Wisdom
In the lush landscapes of New Zealand, where dramatic fjords meet rolling plains, a rich tapestry of indigenous wisdom weaves through the land, sky and sea. Known as Mātauranga Māori…
Why Wisconsin is a Sustainable Tourist Destination Worth Exploring
As the focus on sustainable travel intensifies, Wisconsin, USA, is emerging as a beacon of eco-friendly tourism. Known for its pristine landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and innovative sustainability initiatives, the…
9 Festivals in February 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2025 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
Day Trips from Bratislava Slovakia
Looking for day trips from Bratislava Slovakia? Follow Mark Bibby Jackson on his trip into the surrounding countryside. There are times when I realise I never would have cut it…
Travel Trends 2025: The Rise of Mindful, Sustainable Journeys
As we step into 2025, travel is evolving in exciting new directions. For those of us over 40, the way we explore the world is shifting towards experiences that nourish…
Wellness Trends 2025: Embracing Health and Harmony
As we enter 2025, the wellness landscape is evolving, driven by a collective desire to lead healthier, more balanced lives. For those of us over 40, wellness is no longer…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2025
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2025. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
Voyage Through Sri Lanka
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…
Combe Grove Metabolic Health Wellness Centre
Eileen Wise spends a week at Combe Grove near Bath to see if the wellness centre can change her life. A few months ago, I was idly flicking through the…
Discovering Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle at Uga Ulagalla
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
48 Hours in Bratislava Slovakia in Winter
Mark Bibby Jackson spends 48 hours in Bratislava Slovakia to see why this underrated European capital is a winter wonderland. My previous visit to the Bratislava Slovakia was in 1994…
Four of the Best Caravan Holiday Locations in the UK
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?…
NH Wien Belvedere Hotel Vienna Review
On his way from Carinthia Austria to Bratislava in Slovakia, Mark spends a night in Vienna, to review the NH Wien Belvedere hotel, next to the famous Belvedere Palace. A…
Discovering Nirvana at Badehaus am Millstätter See in Austria
On his recent trip to Carinthia Austria, Mark Bibby Jackson temporarily forgoes the Christmas markets for a healthy dose of total self-indulgence at the Badehaus am Millstätter See. There are…
Return to Merida, The Lake District of Venezuela
It has been six years since Mark Heath was last in Merida. Despite the political upheavals, he found the city and surrounding area even more enjoyable; especially with the resurrection…
Celebrating Christmas in Carinthia Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Klagenfurt in Carinthia Austria to be re-inspired by the magic of Christmas. Sometimes in the uber-commercialised world we live, it’s easy to forget the magic…
