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Travelling should be about discovering new places, not spending days searching for the nearest bathroom. The good news is that most travel related digestive upsets can be prevented or managed…
For years, travel culture revolved around visibility. Rooftop infinity pools, packed itineraries, viral cafés, and destinations optimized almost entirely for social media appeal dominated the industry. But in 2026, the…
Can you vape in Australia? The answer is yes, but with strict limitations. Australia has one of the most tightly regulated vaping frameworks in the world, and the rules differ…
You slip beneath the surface and encounter playful sea lions or swirling mobula rays in one of the planet’s richest marine corridors. In 2026, the Sea of Cortez rewards independent…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Paphos Cyprus to discover a wonderful approach to conservation and great antiquity. On the way to the turtle museum in the hills near Paphos Cyprus, we…
Wild swimming York searches often lead travellers to a surprising conclusion: while York itself is not a major wild swimming destination, some of the best river, waterfall and coastal swimming…
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that shows up on your skin after a long-haul flight. The tight, dull, vaguely dehydrated feeling that no amount of in-flight water quite…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise go horseriding and birdwatching in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. In March 1963 two momentous events in the modern history of Costa Rica collided on the…
I am speeding along at 294kph on a Eurostar train, one of my favourite ways of spending four hours, so smooth and efficient, St Pancras to Amsterdam Central. As the…
Can you vape in Thailand? The simple answer is no. Thailand has some of the strictest vaping laws in Asia, and the rules apply to tourists as well as residents…
First the man blindfolds me, then he spins me around a few times to ensure I am totally disorientated. He pushes me gently in the right direction before releasing me…
There is no nude beach in Brighton in the way some European destinations have designated zones, but there is a long-established stretch of Brighton seafront where naturist sunbathing is generally…
Tired of airport queues, crowded resorts, and holidays that feel more stressful than restorative? More travellers are swapping traditional breaks for river voyages that combine comfort, culture, and calm in…
We were just hours from taking our flight to Costa Rica when we learned the findings of the latest United Nations World Happiness Report. The Latin American nation had jumped…
Nude beaches in Barcelona Spain are part of the city’s relaxed and open-minded coastal culture, but they are not found everywhere along the shoreline. Instead, Barcelona offers a few well-known…
Rich travelers are becoming increasingly unhappy as their expectations are let down by decreasing levels of service across the board. Airlines pack in more seats into cramped economy class, luxury…
If you want sharper focus while navigating a new city, recovering from jet lag, or learning a few phrases in another language, then understanding nootropics matters. These compounds are designed…
Can you vape in Mexico? The answer is complicated. Mexico has introduced increasingly strict rules on vaping products, including restrictions on the import and sale of e-cigarettes. While vaping in…
An old Spanish proverb goes, “Quien no ha visto Sevilla, no ha visto maravilla” (He who has not seen Seville, has not seen a wonder), so I’ve come to the…
Out here, far from most maps, lies a chain of islands that seems too perfect to be real. Rising out of bright blue waves like ancient sculptures, their rocky shapes…
Extended periods of sitting during flights, trains, or road trips can take a surprising toll on your body. The lack of movement reduces circulation, which often leads to stiffness in…
Nude beaches in Spain are among the most accessible and well-established in Europe, with a long-standing naturist culture across mainland coasts and the islands. If you are researching nude beaches…
Mark Bibby Jackson beats the rush to spend 24 hours in Philadelphia exploring the history and culture of the city prior to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
Rome is a city rich with history and culture. A destination filled with things to do and places to see, which can make choosing exactly what to do a little…
Travel is full of experiences that are great for the over 40 or over 50 travel aficionado. Whether it is glamping in the wilderness or taking a stroll through cultural centres, at Travel Begins at 40 we share our favourite travel experiences with you, broken into categories ranging from beach to city breaks, and culture and history to gastronomy. We also have a more ethical bias with sustainable tourism as well as luxury tourism for those who want some glamour on their vacation. There is also wellness for those who prefer a bit of pampering and a category for solo travellers as well. Life is an adventure and so should travelling be regardless of your age, so if you want your life to be full of adventure then Travel Begins at 40 is the ideal website for you, just read our full list to give yourself the inspiration to travel.
