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…
Eco-Friendly California Destinations
If you are looking to support destinations that are doing their part for the planet, look no further than the Golden State. It should come as no surprise that California…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
The Future of Tourism is Positive
Mark Bibby Jackson looks forward to 2023, predicting the future of tourism could be positive, albeit that we have to be conscious of its negative impacts. My New Year’s Resolution…
2023 Travel Begins at 40 Travel Resolutions
With travel restrictions lifted around the globe, Travel Begins at 40 has asked our correspondents and regular contributors what their travel resolutions for 2023 will be. Here are their 2023…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
Regeneration in Hoge Kempen National Park Limburg
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Rivierpark Maasvallei and Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium to discover the regeneration of the former industrial region. It was in Germany while visiting…
11 Things To Do in Barbados
When people consider Barbados holidays they probably think of sun and sand – and perhaps rum – but while you can find all three in abundance in the tropical Caribbean…
Unearthing Sustainable Barbados Tourism
For most visitors Barbados is an island of beaches and possibly rum, but there is so much more to the country as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers investigating sustainable Barbados tourism….
Seeing Stars in Trentino in the Italian Alps
Mark Bibby Jackson goes stargazing and trekking in Trentino in the Italian Alps, and visits the Forest of Violins as well as Trento Italy. It was 5.45 am when Arild…
Vienna House Andel’s Berlin Review
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the Vienna House Andel’s Berlin and checks out its sustanability credentials. Walking up from the S-Bahn station along Landsberger Allee, there is one building that…
Cayuga Collection : Keeping It Local
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Hans Pfister the President and Co-Founder of the Cayuga Collection of sustainable luxury hotels and lodges in Central America. Location, location, location used to be…
Postcard: Promoting Responsible Tourism Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful method for learning and understanding the world that humans all share. It allows people to connect, communicate and educate. Travel is a series of compelling stories…
Keeping It Local in the Wilder Kaiser Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Wilder Kaiser in Austria where he detects a very local approach to sustainable tourism. As I arrive in the Wilder Kaiser I notice the…
