Travel Trends 2025: The Rise of Mindful, Sustainable Journeys
As we step into 2025, travel is evolving in exciting new directions. For those of us over 40, the way we explore the world is shifting towards experiences that nourish…
Up Close With: Ross Wheble, Knight Frank
Cambodia Begins at 40 gets up close with Ross Wheble of Knight Frank to discuss the state of the Cambodian property market. Thanks for agreeing to the interview. First of…
Travel Blog Basics: What is Link Building?
If you want to improve the traffic to your website then you may encounter link building, but what is link building and how do I do it? This article helps…
Up Close With: Daro Nout
Cambodian artist Daro Nout seeks inspiration for his paintings from Cambodia’s nature during motorbike trips across the country. When did you start painting? I started learning painting at the age…
Improve Your Travel Blog: Benefits of Guest Posting
We publish guest posts on Travel Begins at 40 so in this article we’ll explore the benefits of guest posting, the important aspects you need to consider, and whether it’s…
Travel Blog Basics: What is Guest Posting?
We accept guest posts on Travel Begins at 40, so we often get asked this question. This article helps to answer the question what is guest posting so that you…
Up Close With: Catherine Germier-Hamel, Destination Mekong
Cambodia Begins at 40 gets up close with Catherine Germier-Hamel, CEO of Destination Mekong to discuss the role the orgnisation can play in the region’s tourism revival. Cathy, can you…
Room2 Chiswick : Net Zero Hometel
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Melisa Gooding, Sustainability Specialist, Lamington Group that owns the net zero room2 Chiswick hometel in London. Can you briefly explain how the room2 brand came…
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…
Giving Khmer Sight
Bou Sarron, 62, lives in Kampong Thom province in the centre of Cambodia. It is most probable that you have never heard of her. But she is one of thousands…
A Guide Through Provincial Cambodia
Cambodia Begins at 40 Co-founder Mark Bibby Jackson guides you through the various regions of provincial Cambodia. I have been fortunate to have travelled through every…
Starting a Slow Adventure Movement
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sara Mair Bellshaw, Managing Director, Slow Adventure about the movement that is regenerating the tourism industry slowly. MJ: When and how did slow adventure come…
What to Look for When Buying a Travel Tripod
Choosing the perfect travel tripod means balancing different factors. Improving one area is often a trade off against another since a sturdy tripod is not necessarily small and light. Here…
Tenerife Tourism : Committed to Sustainability
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with David Perez, CEO of the Tenerife Tourism Corporation, about Tenerife Sustainable Tourism Efforts. MJ: Post-covid there has been a lot of talk about sustainable tourism…
5 Best Beer Bars in Lille
L’Échappée Bière, the only beer tourism agency in France, provides its guide to the five best beers bars in Lille. In Lille the first trace of beer dates back to…
Tips for Buying a Travel Camera Bag
Whether you’re a keen travel photographer or just starting out as a hobby, a camera bag is an essential piece of equipment. So how do you find the best camera…
How To Start a Business in Cambodia
It used to be that starting a business in Cambodia was the simplest thing in the world. All you had to do was employ a local agent to handle your business registration – hand across…
Hiring a Freelancer in Cambodia
Freelance workers are common in Cambodia, whether established professionals or transient backpackers looking to make a few dollars on the side. The usual reason…
What Are the Most Impressive Archaeological Sites in Israel?
Few visitors spend time in Israel without visiting at least a few archaeological sites. Oftentimes, they don’t even know that they’re archaeological sites because they have present-day use as well…
6 of the Best LGBTQ+ Destinations This Summer
Gay Pride month is in full swing with a host of celebrations planned to bring the LGBTQ+ community together not just this month but across the summer. But where are…
Variety Cruises: Creating a Better World at Sea
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Filippos Venetopoulos, CEO of Climate Friendly Travel Registry member, Variety Cruises, which aims to set the standard for sustainable small cruises. When Filippos Venetopoulos took over the family business…
Why You Should Visit a Casino in Essex this Year
Holidays give you the opportunity to refresh, relax, and have fun. If you are looking for a place to visit in the coming holiday season, consider Essex as the perfect…
Busting the Myth That Casinos Are Only for the Rich
Many people still associate casinos with the rich and famous. That’s no surprise considering Hollywood movies often depict casinos as grand buildings where impeccably dressed people who drive expensive cars…
5 Reasons To Visit Cambodia Now
After returning from a recent visit to the Kingdom, Mark Bibby Jackson explains why you really should visit Cambodia now. Cambodia is a country that I love. I first came…
