Mark Bibby Jackson: Climate Friendly Travel Podcast
Travel Begins at 40 founder and editor Mark Bibby Jackson was interviewed this month by Ged Brown, of Low Season Traveller, as part …
Jazz FM Awards 2022: Nominee list
Jazz of every description is very much in the air in London during October and November, with the advent of the London Jazz Festival and the annual Jazz FM Awards….
Bibby Jackson Elected to Destination Mekong Board
Mark Bibby Jackson, founder of Travel Begins at 40, was elected to the Destination Mekong Board on 3 June, as an Executive Board Member. Bibby Jackson has been working closely…
Direct London Bogota Flights Resume
London Bogota flights will recommence with the start of Avianca’s AV0121 flight from London’s Heathrow Airport on 27 March at 10:40pm to the Colombian capital. Before its suspension on 2020,…
Editor Appears on Food Travel Talk TV
Travel Begins at 40 editor Mark Bibby Jackson appeared on Food Travel Talk TV on 21 July when he was interviewed by the show’s founder and presenter Erik Wolf. Bibby…
Switzerland Welcomes UK Travellers
The Swiss government has announced a major step towards a full return of international travel after the global pandemic. As of 26 June, guests from the UK will be allowed…
Celebrate Estonia’s Midsummer White Nights
Midsummer’s Day – known as Jannipäev – is the beginning of Estonia’s White Nights celebrations and is one of the country’s most important days of the year. As daylight extends…
St Lucia Eases Restrictions for Travellers
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced that as from 31 May, fully COVID-19 vaccinated travellers can enjoy more opportunities to experience the entire island…
Njori Launches Pack-away Smart Cooker
The design duo behind pioneering kitchenware for prestigious clients including Joseph Joseph and Jamie Oliver is set to shake up the kitchen smart tech market…
Trainhugger Gets Britain Back on Track
Ground-breaking new train ticketing service Trainhugger is enabling people to explore Britain by rail, see friends and family again and care for the planet – all at the touch of…
London Begins at 40 Launched May
Coinciding with the latest easing of lockdown in the UK capital, lifestyle website London Begins at 40 was launched on 17 May by Mark Bibby Jackson and Joe Ogden. A…
Tourism Cares Unveils Sustainable Future
As travel begins its recovery from the global pandemic, Tourism Cares, has unveilled a new vision to a more sustainable and thriving future to better support the evolving needs of…
NYMR Full Steam Ahead for 2021
One of the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its eagerly anticipated 2021 season and will open the heritage line…
Sample Toer de Geuze At Home
Earlier this year, Belgium’s High Council for Artisanal Lambic Beers (HORAL) had to cancel its popular Toer de Geuze event, due to prevailing covid restrictions. Its cancellation…
Tuk Tuk Bruce Cycles for Elephants
Bruce Haxton, the founder of The Tuk Tuk Club – which specialises in adventures to the heart of Northern Thailand – is planning to cycle more than 2,300 km in…
Dogstival, Burley Park, New Forest
Dogstival will take place on 5 and 6 June, in the picturesque surroundings of Burley Park in the New Forest, and promises a weekend dedicated to a dog’s enjoyment, fun,…
Malta to Welcome Vaccinated UK Travellers
As of 1 June 2021, Malta will welcome passengers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. British travellers who can show proof of full vaccination* received at…
Best UK Holiday Spots for Air Quality
A leading holiday accommodation marketplace has analysed national pollution and pollen data, to reveal which locations are the best spots for those who want to…
Join an EXtreme Hotel Ecolodge Bubble
The Dominican Republic economy has benefited from a boost attributed to Digital Nomads basing themselves in the country during the pandemic plus longer stays from visitors…
New Guide for Blossom Chasers
This year, as we come out of lockdown, it’s never been a better time for get togethers under the frothy clouds of pink and white petals as Visit Herefordshire makes…
Thriving Wildlife in The Islands of Guernsey
While the country remains nesting at home, many species of wildlife have continued to thrive – with an abundance of birds, marine life, and rare flora being spotted across the…
Vaccinated Travellers Welcomed in Iceland
Iceland has announced that beginning 18 March 2021, everyone who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to PCR testing…
Lower Levels of Trust in Travel Industry
Travelzoo®, a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members joined forces with the world’s largest travel conference, ITB Berlin, for an exclusive global research…
Bury St Edmunds Foodie Destination
Bury St Edmunds is now home to Suffolk’s only Michelin starred restaurant, while another of the town’s critically acclaimed fine dining establishments…
