Carnival in Ecuador 2024
Carnival is celebrated much more widely in Latin America than just in Rio de Janeiro. The carnival in Ecuador is a blend of processions, live music, drinks and food. On…
The Luxury Latin America Bucket List: Must-See Destinations for Over 50s
Latin America has a lifetime’s worth of incredible travel destinations worth writing home about, but as an over 50s traveller it’s all about quality rather than quantity. You are looking…
Top Travel Destinations for Retirees
Many people have plans to travel in retirement and this is for good reason. It is a great opportunity to see the world, experience new cultures, meet new people, and…
Journey to America – From Rio to Mexico City
Following on from his first youthful Travel Tales Mark Bibby Jackson recounts his epic journey to America from Brazil to Mexico. Although my love of travel was cemented in Nepal…
Ecuador’s Imbabura, Now a UNESCO World Geopark
Renowned for its traditional villages, remarkable scenery and volcanic summit, the beautiful Imbabura province in northern Ecuador is now a UNESCO-recognised World Geopark…
Take Inspiration from Blue Planet Live
The upcoming BBC series Blue Planet Live (beginning on 24 March on BBC One) will take a tour of the world’s oceans, introducing viewers to the magnificent aquatic life under…
Galapagos Glamping All At Sea
The first ship ever designed exclusively for the Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Flora, just introduced another enticing industry first: Galapagos glamping; a once-in-a-lifetime camping experience on the top deck…
Top Hotels, Destinations, Travel Companies Unveiled
The movers and shakers of the travel world have been revealed at Luxury Lifestyle Magazine’s 2018 readers’ travel awards. The lengthy list takes in a swathe of luxurious hotels, private…
What Was Your Scariest Travel Experience?
Travel Begins at 40 founder Mark Bibby Jackson has visited more than 60 countries in a quarter of a century of travelling, he answers some of your most popular travel…
Four Reasons to Visit Quito in 2018
Designated in 2017 as the Leading Destination of South America by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the fifth consecutive year, Quito is preparing for a special 2018 as it…
Air Europa to Fly to Quito from January
From the 1st January 2018, the Spanish airline will cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil while also maintaining the current flight schedule to the latter destination, which…