Lisbon’s Wildest Locations For Adventurous Travellers
Lisbon is famous for its historic attractions and beautiful beaches, but the city is surrounded by glorious wild spaces that provide a wealth of activities for adventurous…
The Art of Making the Unfamiliar Home: Turning Relocation into an Adventure
Embracing the Journey: The Intersection of Travel and Relocation Moving to a new place is not just about changing addresses. It’s about shifting your life to a new location, exploring…
Tips for Nurturing Bonds and Making Memories Through Travel
If you want to strengthen bonds with your loved ones while having experiences you will remember for the rest of your life, consider taking a vacation with these people. The…
Breaking Barriers: Female Adventure Holidays in Greenland
Adventure travel, particularly outdoor exploration, was once considered a male-dominated pursuit. However, in recent years there has been a significant gender shift in this area. One of the great developments…
5 Survival Skills Every Outdoor Enthusiast Should Master
If you’re somebody who enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors, it’s absolutely essential that you learn how to look after yourself. Especially if you’re in a strange place and things…
Best Holidays For Thrill Seekers in 2023
Some people go on holiday to kick back, relax and enjoy some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of regular life. These people soak up some sun, maybe…
Accessible Adventure Activities for Travellers of All Ages
Is it possible to scroll through Instagram without stumbling across an envy-inducing shot of someone mid skydive during the trip of a lifetime? Or a shot taken moments before a…
Useful Ways to Save Money While Travelling Adventurously
An adventurous trip doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. While some exotic destinations may cost you more in terms of the cost of getting there, you can still save…
The Best Luxury Adventures for Families with Older Kids
Travelling with older kids doesn’t have to be a challenge. Just make sure to take them to places they will appreciate and include activities to keep them entertained. If you…
Best Adventure Getaways for Couples in Their 40s
Now that you’re in your forties, planning your next adventure might have you looking for destinations that require you to enjoy rest and rejuvenation while fitting in some activities. Perhaps,…
How to Learn to Sail around the World in a Week
Travel Begins at 40 editor Mark Bibby Jackson has a chat with Tim Geisler, CEO of Nautilus Sailing on how to learn to sail around the world. Born in Morocco,…
Going Wild in the Cardamoms, Cambodia
Mark Bibby Jackson gets in tune with his inner self as he goes on an eco-tour in the Cardamom Mountains spending three nights under canvas in Wild Cambodia. It was…
Top Rock Climbing Spots in America
The pandemic has somehow impacted our mental health, so it is a good idea to try sports such as rock climbing that will challenge our physical and mental strength. Rock…
A Cottage in the Wood and a Land Rover Experience
Continuing his journey from Stoke to Cardiff, Mark Bibby Jackson stops of at the Cottage in the Wood hotel just outside of Malvern to enjoy the breath-taking views and amazing…
The Impulsive Explorer: Self-discovery in the Antarctic
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews The Impulsive Explorer by Karen Espley, a story of accidental self-discovery on an environmental expedition to the Antarctic. The Antarctic has always held a fascination for…
Essential Footwear for Backpackers
If you’re getting ready to set off on a backpacking adventure, you’re probably thinking about the essential items that you need to pack. Depending on your chosen trip, this list…
Tips To Plan Your First Trip To Pakistan
Travel Begins at 40 provides its top tips to ensure your trip to Pakistan is an unforgettable occasion. Pakistan is one of the most underappreciated and exciting countries in the…
Fatima: First Female Afghanistan Tour Guide
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Fatima, the first female Afghanistan tour guide about the challenges she has faced in pursuing her chosen career as well as her hopes for the…
Luxury Travel Now More Meaningful
Luxury travellers are demanding a more meaningful experience from overseas holidays once restrictions lift according to new research from Asia travel specialists Experience…
8 Reasons to Visit the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic, one of the most popular Caribbean destinations for British travellers, has some compelling reasons to book for your first holiday out of lockdown. Climb to the very…
Tuk Tuk Cub Community-Based Tourism Award
Community-based tourism is in the DNA of The Tuk Tuk Club, explained founder Bruce Haxton after scooping second prize in December’s Responsible Thailand Awards…
Wilderness Scotland: New Small Group Trips
Specialist operator Wilderness Scotland has introduced seven new small group trips to its programme for spring to autumn 2021, as the appeal of an adventure closer to home…
East Arnhem Land: Where Salt and Fresh Water Meet
Lynn Gail heads into the indigenous homelands in East Arnhem Land and experiences an unexpected connection to the land and its people. The squelch from the sodden mud makes the…
Cambodia Travel Tales Past and Future Podcast
Welcome to the second Travel Begins at 40 Podcast – Cambodia Travel Tales Past and Future. Following the success of our first podcast on Cambodia and the Coronavirus we have…