2020 Cultural Highs in Saxony and Thuringia
From classic music festivals to cutting-edge immersive experiences – get ready for Saxony and Thuringia’s event highlights 2020. A trio of top festivals in Thuringia…
Flight Shaming Making Air Travel Slump
While Flygskam or the Flight Shaming movement is reducing air travel in favour of rail travel, planet-heating CO2 emissions caused by planes are still set to triple by 2050. According…
Alternative Christmas Yard Opens in Vilnius
Through the winter holidays, the Alternative Christmas Yard is going to welcome residents and guests of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius to the courtyard of the former…
Travel by Train Quicker than Plane
Omio, a leading European platform for booking travel by train, bus and plane, has come up with a list of 25 of Europe’s most popular routes they say are faster…
Special Readers Offer for Mongolia Tour
When we established Travel Begins at 40 we made a committment to offer our readers the best, most responsible and adventurous ways to explore lesser explored parts of the world….
Dragoman Embracing Trend for Slow Travel
Dragoman has been travelling in the slow lane for 37 years and so are loving the trend for “slow travel” that has been highlighted in a recent Travel Trends report…
Travel for Less in Buenos Aires in 2020
According to the latest ABTA report, holidays offering value for money and authentic experiences will be key booking motivators in 2020. So, cash conscious travellers looking…
Aruba Plastic Ban Comes into Force
Aruba’s ban on single-use plastic throughout the Caribbean island came into force December 2019. The Aruba plastic ban covers items including straws, stirrers, cups and plates…
World’s Best Vegan Friendly Cities Revealed
HappyCow, a popular online hub that helps travellers find vegan, vegetarian and healthy food worldwide, has published its yearly listings of top 10 vegan friendly cities.
Sindhorn Midtown Debuts in Bangkok
Siam Sindhorn has announced the launch of Sindhorn Midtown, a new Thai-born hospitality brand in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood set to open in March 2020…
The World’s Best and Worst Marathons Revealed
Whether you’re running your first or in training for your next personal best, choosing the right marathon can make all the difference to your experience. But with so many marathons…
Vilnius Christmas Tree Dazzles the City
Visitors to the Lithuanian capital over the festive period should ensure they take in the spectacular Vilnius Christmas tree next to the Ducal Palace in the centre of the city. …
