Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle
Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…
A Tour of Comuna 13 Medellin Colombia
On his visit to the Colombian city, Mike East takes a tour of Comuna 13 Medellin (la comuna 13 Medellin), and discovers it to be a wonderful example of community-based…
Green Revolution: Advancements in Sustainable Power Sources
Renewable Energy and Beyond: Innovations in Solar, Wind, and Hydro Technologies With replenishing resources, relying on conventional electricity sources has become difficult. The rising costs are not helping, pushing individuals…
Sri Lanka Train Ride, Tea Plantations and the Pekoe Trail
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla and Elephant Safari in Sri Lanka
In the first of a series of articles covering his trip to Sri Lanka, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an elephant safari, sees the wonderful cave paintings at Dambulla and…
Eco Glamping with Unique hideaways
Travel Begins at 40 looks at Unique hideaways a company that provides eco glamping escapes in the UK, from staying in a treehouse to a converted wagon or yurt. The…
Hotel Des Brasseurs: Carbon Clean Vision for the Future
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a sneak preview of Hotel des Brasseurs in De Haan, Belgium, which is the first carbon neutral hotel in Flanders. It is on a journey to…
Things to Do in Tallinn Estonia – Tales of the Unexpected
Gill Haynes travels to Estonia to find a surprising capital city that celebrates both modern and old, with a wonderful cuisine. Discover the things to do in Tallinn. It felt…
Discovering Malmö Sweden: Pretty in Pink
Invited to attend the Southern Sweden Design Days by Visit Sweden, Visit Skåne, and the host city of Malmö Sweden, Mark Bibby Jackson soon discovers the city’s obsession with the…
Don’t Look Back in Ostend
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Ostend Belgium and ends up turning full circle. When I informed a travel writing colleague of mine, I was travelling to Ostend, her response was just…
Circular Things to Do in Utrecht Netherlands: Bitterballen, Borrelen and Bikes
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Utrecht Netherlands to discover a visionary view of a sustainable future for the tourism industry. If you have never tried a bitterbal then you have never…
Where to Go in July 2023
Early July is a great month for travelling in Europe, although by the end of the month the main tourism attractions tend to fill up with fellow travellers and tourists….
Things To Do in Warsaw: a City Reborn
Following on from his visit to the POLIN Museum to learn about the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the things to do in Warsaw, a city reborn. Apart…
Le Corbusier and Urban Hiking in Stuttgart
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Stuttgart and discovers a green city far removed from its industrial reputation and a visionary architectural exhibition. If Rome is known for its seven hills, then…
Where to Go in June 2023
June is a great month for travelling. Northern Europe sees endless hours of sunshine while southern Europe seems to be exploding with music. There is even plenty to keep you…
Tips to Make Your Next Travel More Sustainable and Earth-Friendly
Who doesn’t love traveling, and who doesn’t wait the whole year for the travel time? This is the activity most people get the best joy and memories. This is the…
This Fragile Earth: Coventry Cathedral
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits This Fragile Earth, an exhibition at Coventry Cathedral that examines how pioneer Scottish Artists anticipated the climate crisis. I’m not sure there could be a better backdrop…
Walking Tour of Potsdam Germany and Sanssouci Park
Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at Potsdam Germany on his way to Berlin, and falls in love with the wide-open spaces of Sanssouci Park. There is something wonderfully rewarding about…
Enjoying The Space in Holt Norfolk
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at The Space, Holt Norfolk and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Our trip to Norfolk generates that familiar feeling of keen anticipation as we reach…
6 of the Best Costa Rica Ecotourism Attractions
Jonathan Hiltz provides his personal insight into some of the best Costa Rica ecotourism attractions. There’s a deep and insatiable curiosity in human beings to explore this incredible planet we…
Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway
On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…
Farai Chimba: Involving the Community in Sustainability
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Farai Chimba, President of Climate Friendly Travel Registry (CFTR) member, the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe about sustainable travel. “Sustainability is about how you involve the…
Things To Do in Dublin in 48 Hours
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sustainable things to do in Dublin, many of which are free. Since I have been writing about sustainable tourism, I have been struck by how…
Travelling Japan Sustainably in 5 Ways
With a long history for respecting nature, Japan is a country embracing sustainable tourism. From local travel in islands to energy-efficient stays, and off-season visits, here are five ways of…