Flying the Empty Coop on Tamborine Mountain
Lynn Gail explores the Gold Coast’s scenic Hinterland on an empty nester mini ‘us’cation to Tamborine Mountain. Are you an empty nester? Have your little ones grown into self-sufficient adults…
Mergui Archipelago: Paradise Rediscovered
In the fictional Neverland the inhabitants either don’t age – or in Peter Pan’s case, refuse to grow up. Could a newly-rediscovered remote island in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar be…
Travel Begins at 40 Guide to Carbon Offsetting
Thanks to Greta Thunberg, it’s all the buzz at the moment in the aviation world, but is effective carbon offsetting more complicated than it sounds? Travel Begins at 40 walks…
Ffestiniog Travel and the Eco-Mindful Traveller
As people bec…ome more aware of their personal carbon footprint and general impact on the environment a change in holiday habits is fast becoming apparent as individuals
Nam Nern Night Safari in Laos
As a seasoned traveller throughout Asia, Bamboo Director Robin Ball was delighted to discover a new, original activity in Laos on a recent trip: the Nam Nern Night Safari, which…
Wonderfruit Festival 2019, Thailand
Within just a few years, the Wonderfruit Festival has risen to become one of the most anticipated festivals in Thailand blending music and gastronomy with wellness…
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…
Two Men and an Unsinkable Solar Boat
Two British architects talk to Travel Beginsat 40 about their 3,000 mile trek into the Norwegian Arctic and the unsinkable solar boat that will take them there. It’s not…
Brits Want Plastic-Free Alternatives in Hotels
Hotels have a huge role to play in reducing plastic use in various parts of their operations. Yet recent statistics from YouGov worryingly show that only 29%* of hospitality and…
5 Wonderful Asia Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations
Travel Begins at 40 spills the beans about five themed and truly off-the-beaten-track destinations in different parts of Asia. When travelling in Asia, you may feel it’s getting increasingly hard…
5 Reasons to Visit the Cook Islands in 2020
The Cook Islands have long been a magnet for adventurous people who have been lured by crystal clear sea, a rich underwater life and the strong Polynesian culture. Here are…
Trains vs Planes: Carbon Emissions Split in Figures
With the recent Global Climate Strike Week that saw six million people participating in climate crisis protests all over the world, the International Currency Exchange (ICE) has…
