5 Things To Do in Toulouse France in Two Days
Is Toulouse worth visiting? Mark Bibby Jackson visits the fourth largest city in France, and stands in awe at the Halle de la Machine before making a pastel fabric in…
Southern Australia: Not Just Wineries and Laid-Back Road Trips
If you are considering a big, far-flung adventure this year, then how much further flung can you get than the Land Down Under? Australia has everything that a traveller could…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
Day of the Balearic Islands, Spain, 2023
The Day of the Balearic Islands is a public holiday celebrated across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. It commemorates the Statute of Autonomy, signed on 1 March 1983, which declared…
Festa Junina throughout Brazil 2023
Festa Junina is not Carnival, nevertheless it is a huge event on the Brazilian calendar. There is song and dancing, although in this case it is more forrό than samba. Also food has a…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
5 Japan Winter Festivals: Naked Men and Sake
From naked men to setting off fireworks and lots of sake, here is our round up of Japan Winter Festivals ranging from the quirky to the strange. Matsutaki Festival…
North Leeds Food Festival 2023
The family friendly, UK food festival returns to Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire for the seventh time in May. The North Leeds Food Festival celebrates local and international food,…
Great British Food Festival 2023 (GBFF)
What started as a small family business in 2010 has turned into one of the major food festivals in the UK. The Great British Food Festival (GBFF) features the country’s…
PALP Festival 2023, Valais, Switzerland
The PALP Festival celebrates the culture and gastonomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a…
In the Land of James Joyce and Other Literary Giants
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to Dublin and Cork inspired by James Joyce and other literary giants of Ireland. It’s one o’clock on day two of our stay in…
The Big Feastival 2023, UK
Hosted by Blur bassist Alex James at his Cotswolds farm and now in its 12th year, The Big Feastival is held over three days across the August Bank Holiday, and has become one…
Foodies Festival 2023, Various, UK
Since Foodies Festival was started in Edinburgh in 2006, it has grown into what the organisers claim is the largest food and drink festival in the UK. Dubbed Gastro-Glastonbury, Foodies…
9 Festivals in January 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2023 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a break at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District and receives a Michelin Star experience. There is something about the Lake District…
11 Things To Do in Barbados
When people consider Barbados holidays they probably think of sun and sand – and perhaps rum – but while you can find all three in abundance in the tropical Caribbean…
Top 5 Things to Do in Cuba
Cuba is a country located in the Caribbean known for its music, cigars, and rum. However, due to its troubled past, entry into the country can have rather tricky travel…
Hampton Court Festive Fayre
Hampton Court Festive Fayre is a wonderful festive food lover’s treat replete with artisan food, drink and perfect gifts…
Malton Christmas Festival 2022
Held in the Yorkshire market town of Malton, the Malton Christmas Festival is two days of food, music and fun held across the weekend…
Keeping It Local in the Wilder Kaiser Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Wilder Kaiser in Austria where he detects a very local approach to sustainable tourism. As I arrive in the Wilder Kaiser I notice the…
5 Amazing Things To Do in Plymouth
Jonathan Hiltz discovers the amazing things to do in Plymouth in the south west of England. There’s something to be said for getting into the outer areas of a well-known…
FREA : Zero Waste Vegan Restaurant in Berlin
On his recent trip to the German capital Mark Bibby Jackson visits FREA, a vegan restaurant in Berlin that has taken cuisine to the next level becoming a zero waste…
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…
Ahead Vegan Hotel in Brandenburg
On his recent trip to Brandenburg Germany, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Ahead Burghotel, a vegan hotel that is certainly ahead of its time. As a pescatarian my main problem…
