Balancing Travel Pleasures with Mental Well-being for Mature Adventurers
Why is it that with each new destination comes a new wave of excitement, yet for the seasoned traveler, there’s an unspoken need for inner harmony? As mature adventurers, we…
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Why is it that with each new destination comes a new wave of excitement, yet for the seasoned traveler, there’s an unspoken need for inner harmony? As mature adventurers, we…
Like the exhilarating feeling after tasting your favorite wine, that’s the feeling travel can give you. It may not be as lightheaded, but the release and freedom you feel during…
Eileen Wise stays at the Mayrlife Medical Health Resort in Altaussee Austria and comes back rejuvenated and reinvigorated. This is how it must feel to be back in the comforting…
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Biohotel Rupertus Leogang, Austria and emerges totally reinvigorated. “To us organic is not a trend or a buzzword, rather it is a way of…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the Rudding Park Hotel and Spa on their visit to Harrogate for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Charles Dickens thought it…
In the world of psychoactive fungi, Amanita muscaria captivates with its unique blend of active ingredients. Muscimol, ibotenic acid, and muscarine play distinct roles, from promising therapeutic benefits to potential…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an escorted Yorkshire walk organised by Solos Holidays, visiting Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. There is no more appropriate setting for the Theakston…
The best trips are the ones that truly help you get lost in the world. The ones that fully immerse you in another place, another culture, and another life. On…
Mal Tattersall gets the cold shoulder in Karlovy Vary spa hotel in the Czech Republic (or Czechia), and discovers some old relics. I soon get a bit hot and bothered…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the beautiful German spa town of Baden-Baden and ends up on the tables with Marlene Dietrich. Baden-Baden is bad; really bad – or at least it…
If you’re looking for a way to kickstart your journey to better well-being, a wellness retreat could be the answer. Wellness retreats come in all shapes and sizes, so no…
New York City boasts a vibrant and multifaceted culture that permeates various industries, including the massage therapy sector. This bustling city is filled with qualified massage therapists and spas dedicated…
Maria Boyle visits the medieval city of Lucerne and visits one of its most historic thermal spas and also the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, Switzerland’s largest spa. Switzerland has…
Hakone, Japan is a popular travel destination for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions and hot springs. It’s a perfect getaway from the bustling city of Tokyo, as it’s located…
The world is constantly changing and there are always new things to do and new places to explore. There have been times when we’ve been limited to the amount of…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to the Cotswolds to slow down at the Thyme Hotel. There’s a sense of timelessness as you journey to Gloucestershire’s Thyme country house hotel…
Introduction Since the beginning, people have been insistently disregarding the nutritional merit of collagen due to having a poor amino acid profile. And to some extent, I support it as…
Delta 8 THC, sometimes known simply as D8, is a psychoactive substance that can be made using non-intoxicating hemp plants. It is widely available thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill…
The American Psychological Association (APA) has referred to stress as “A National Mental Health Crisis.” Americans are overworked, often underpaid, and live in constant fear of missing mortgage/rent payments or…
Vacation should be a time for relaxation, but it can become stressful if you have to travel with medication. Whether you’re going on a long-distance trip or just taking a…
Morzine France is best known as a ski resort, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are plenty of eco and sustainable things to do in Morzine in summer. It…
For a seriously passionate and curious traveller, revisiting the same destination is an absolute no go given the world has officially reopened for adventures and there are new places to…
Sonal Uberoi, author of The Wellness Asset, explains why hotels must focus on wellness if they want to revive their trade and thrive in the future. The pandemic has put…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre for some equine therapy and make some four-legged friends. It’s halfway through our Equine Connect course at Lucknam Park Equestrian…
Increasingly the over 40 and 0ver 50 traveller is looking for more from their holidays than a nice sun tan. Wellness is becoming an essential part of our travel experience. As you travel, you can improve both your physical and mental health and wellbeing through activities ranging from yoga and meditation to massage and even zip-lining through a tropical rain forest. At Travel Begins at 40, we have travelled the globe to bring you our favourite wellness experiences and destinations. Whether it is visiting a sanatorium in the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan, going on a balloon ride in the States or detoxing in Koh Samui, our team of expert writers has shared their experiences with you. We feature spas, retreats, resorts and popular health destinations. Let us help you embark on a journey of self improvement on your next trip, and who knows you might just discover your personal Zen.