High Culture in Monthey, Martigny and Sion, Valais Switzerland
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a cultural excursion to Valais Switzerland reaching new heights. It is somewhere as we are approaching 3,000 metres and the distant refuge that we have been…
Magical Cities to Visit in the Middle East
When looking at cities to travel to next, you might be thinking of somewhere in Europe, such as Paris or Rome. Maybe instead, your eye is more drawn to those…
What to Do on the Isle of Mull Scotland
Best-selling author Helen Fields provides her selection of ideas on what to do on the Isle of Mull Scotland, a place she knows well and will soon be the setting…
3 Reasons Why Jordan Should Top Your Bucket List
Jordan is a small nation with a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, ancient history, and modern culture, as well as being home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites….
Discovering Lille, Beer and the Rugby World Cup 2023
Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
On the Trail of the Battle of Arras France
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Arras France to visit a memorial to those who died in the Battle of Arras, as well as discover the local beer. Initially it might…
Thornbury Castle Or Is It?
After walking along the Herefordshire Trail, Mark Bibby Jackson checks into Thornbury Castle hotel, close to Bristol, following in the footsteps of Henry VIII. Thornbury Castle would be the ideal…
5 Breathtaking City Breaks in the UK
Make the most of all the amazing adventures right on your doorstep with a breathtaking city break in the UK. With so much to see and do, you don’t need…
5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India
Considering its vast size and enormous population, it’s no surprise that India is an incredible diverse country home to many different ethnic groups and religions. And with each of these…
5 Things To Do in London on August Bank Holiday 2022
Wondering what you to do over the long weekend? Fret not, here is our list of things to do in London on the August Bank Holiday…
Worlington Hall Hotel: Fit for a King
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Worlington Hall near the town of Mildenhall in Suffolk for a delightful dinner. It’s one thing to claim that the rooms in your country…
7 August Bank Holiday Festivals in the UK
Looking for some last minute August Bank Holiday festivals, here is our list of things to do over the long weekend in the UK from 27 to 29 August. August…
Staffordshire’s ‘30 under £30’ for Summer 2022
Enjoy Staffordshire is setting its sights on helping visitors combat the cost-of-living crisis by coming up with 30 family friendly days out that won’t break the bank. All cost under…
It’s Time to Tune in to Tunisia
Marion Ainge soaks up sunshine, souks, the Sahara and seafood on her trip to Tunisia. Holding up a statuette as I pass by, the young stallholder calls out, “This is…
Walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds and Louth
Mark Bibby Jackson goes walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds on the hottest day of the UK summer and finds sanctuary in Louth. “March or Die,” echoed through my ears as…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2022
Festivals are starting to reappear in the global events calendar. Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from…
Cultural Things to Do in Venice and Lake Como
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the cultural things to do in Venice and Lake Como Italy, from the great art and history to the wonderful cuisine. From Naples in…
ABBA Voyage to the The Stratford Hotel
Eileen Wise goes back to a fantastic future with ABBA Voyage and a luxurious stay at modern The Stratford Hotel. What a journey! It’s taken more than five years to…
Mykonos Theoxenia: The Revival of a Myth
Mykonos Theoxenia is the revival of a story that began in 1960. After undergoing an extensive renovation, this classic Greek hotel will open its doors in July 2022…
Puerto Rican Food: Sustainable Revolution on a Plate
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers an intoxicating mix of sustainable Puerto Rican food and drink, washed down with a pina colada. If the perfect azure blue ocean, wispy with nebulous clouds scudding…
Things to Do in Marrakech Morocco on Your Anniversary
Celebrating her wedding anniversary Maria Boyle discovers the amazing things to do in Marrakech Morocco, and why the city has cultivated a reputation for being a world-class tourist destination. With…
5 Things to Do in Leicester: Richard III, Stilton and Pork Pies
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the varied things to do in Leicester, from discoverng a Car Park King, to eating pork pies and stilton. Ninety minutes is all it took for…
Going on Holiday to Bilbao? Here’s Where to Stay
While most people plan out where they will go, what they will eat, and what memories they will create when they go to a place as exotic as Spain, most…
15 Festivals in July 2022
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in July 2022 from Pennsylvania to Korea, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals in…