Christmas Markets in Europe 2025
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…
Solo Female Travel Safety Tips You Should Know
It is important to stay safe while you travel, especially as a female when traveling solo. Exploring new places on your own can be empowering, but can require extra awareness…
Creating Wellness Routines in a New Home: Staying Grounded After Moving
It’s exciting and different to move to a new home. It can take a while to feel comfortable and balanced again, even though everything feels new. Creating health habits in…
Rivers and Routes: 5 Adventures for the Curious Traveller
Adventure doesn’t always have to be about adrenaline. Sometimes it’s in taking your time, letting rivers guide you, or wandering trails that reveal hidden corners. There’s something oddly satisfying about…
5 of the Best Destinations to Detox and Unwind
Every now and then, you hit that point where you just need to step away – from screens, traffic, noise, people, all of it. Not in a dramatic “off-grid” way…
The Ryokan: Traditional Japanese Inns
As part of his recent visit to Japan, Mike East stayed at two uniquely Japanese types of accommodation. One was the capsule hotel and the other was the ryokan, which…
Tokyo Travel Guide Discover Shinjuku Shibuya and Neon Magic
Tokyo is a massive, mesmerising city with so much to offer visitors, yet it remains one of the most accessible capitals in Asia. Despite the different alphabet and unfamiliar sounds…
Tenby Wales Stay Exploring Beaches and the Imperial Hotel
When people ask me about Wales, the country in which I was born, my first response is about the castles. Wales just has the most spectacular castles, all over the…
Kyoto Japan: The City of Tranquility
Kyoto is a place where there is never enough time to see all the marvels that the city has to offer; however, by being organised and using the transport options…
Top 5 Festivals in Italy to Combine with a Yacht Charter
Alright, let’s get straight to it. Italy and yachts? Classic combo. Now, toss in some of the country’s most jaw-dropping festivals, and you’ve got yourself a killer trip that’s more…
Discover the Best Public Nude Beaches of Europe
Europe is the spiritual home of naturism, offering some of the world’s best public nude beaches. Whether you’re looking for wild coves in Scotland, island hideaways in Greece, or the…
A Million Reasons to Visit Amsterdam
There is always a happy frisson present at the Eurostar Terminal at Kings Cross St. Pancras, London. High levels of excitement compete with practicalities of modern travel; do I have…
Discover Scotland Nude Beaches – Wild Naturism on Remote Shores
Scotland’s rugged coastline, dramatic lochs and remote islands may not be the first places that come to mind for naturism. Yet despite the cooler climate, there is a small but…
Road Trip to Skye Part 4 – Glencoe to Hadrian’s Wall and Chester
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…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Where to Find a Nude Beach in Malta and Gozo
Malta may be one of Europe’s sunniest destinations, but it is not the most obvious choice for naturists. The island has no officially designated public nude beaches, and local attitudes…
Discover the Best Nude German Beaches and the FKK Tradition
Germany is one of Europe’s most naturist-friendly nations, with a long tradition of nudism known as Freikörperkultur (FKK) Germany, or “free body culture.” From the Baltic coast to lakes around…
The Best Nude Beaches in Brazil for Sun and Volleyball
When it comes to combining vibrant culture with naturism, Brazil is hard to beat. The country’s coastline is legendary, stretching for more than 7,000 kilometres, and among its famous sandy…
Two Nights in a Capsule Hotel in Shinjuko Tokyo
We get to try all sorts of things as travel writers. Before I snuggled into my capsule hotel in Shinjuko Tokyo, Japan, I thought that it would be an experience…
Nude Beaches in the UK from Norfolk to Scotland
The UK may not be the first destination that comes to mind for naturism, but it is home to some remarkable public nude beaches. From the sandy stretches of Norfolk…
Why You Must Hike The Inca Trail In Peru
One of the most complete and thrilling hiking adventures you can experience, the Inca Trail is a bucket-list must for those who head to Peru in South America. The full…
Skye Road Trip Part 3 – Fairy Pools, Whisky and Wild Landscapes
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…
Sustainable and Savvy Packing: Essential Gadgets for the Eco-Conscious Traveler
Travel doesn’t have to mean compromising your environmental values. Today’s eco-conscious travelers are discovering that the right gadgets can significantly reduce their carbon footprint while making trips more enjoyable and…
Road Trip to Skye Part 2 – Portobello, Kelpies and Cairngorms
From Portobello Beach to The Kelpies, Cairngorms and Culloden, follow part two of a Scotland road trip en route to Skye and the Highlands Scotland has adopted a stringent stance…
