Why Is Paris Known as the City of Love & Romance?
Have you ever wondered why Paris is known as the “city of love”? Many people think of Paris when they think about romance. There are a lot of things to…
9 Festivals in February 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2023 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2023
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
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…
7 Of The Best Cities To Visit For Land-Based Casinos
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of a land-based casino? Do you love the sights and sounds of a real-life casino? Land-based casinos have been around for almost…
The Best Countries in Europe For Gambling
In the gambling act of 2005, the United Kingdom formed a regulation committee called UKGC or the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and legalized online betting and gambling. European countries like…
Toulouse Christmas Market 2022, France
France’s fourth largest city becomes a winter wonderland each December for the Toulouse Christmas Market. The Place du Capitole is transformed from 25 November to 25 December…
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,…
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…
5 Best Beer Bars in Lille
L’Échappée Bière, the only beer tourism agency in France, provides its guide to the five best beers bars in Lille. In Lille the first trace of beer dates back to…
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…
Lille Beer Festival (BAL), France, 2022
The Lille Beer Festival, or Bière a Lille (BAL), takes place in the northern France city for one week in September. In 2021, there were 60 events dedicated to craft…
4 Relaxed Europe Travel Adventures for Retirees
Have you recently retired and are looking for some European travel destinations to visit with your newfound spare time? There are plenty of beautiful spots around the world that provide…
Top 10 Luxury Travel Destinations for 2022
Travelling with friends, family, or even by yourself is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Not only do you get to ditch your everyday routine and experience new…
Turning Mindfullness On Its Head in Morzine
Morzine France is best known as a ski resort, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are plenty of eco and sustainable things to do in Morzine in summer. It…
Love And Luxury: The Trips To Take For A Taste Of True Opulence
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of luxury. Whether it’s the first-class seat on a cross-continental flight or the Presidential Suite at a 5-star hotel, luxury holidays are all about…
Top Places to Visit Before You Turn 40
Turning 40 is a major life milestone. You’ve lived long enough to gain valuable wisdom but are still young enough to live life to its fullest extent. You may or…
Staycity Opens in Paris La Défense
Leading aparthotel operator, Staycity, has opened the doors to its sixth property in France, in the heart of the capital’s cosmopolitan tourist hotspot – Paris La Défense. On the doorsteps…
Sustainable Mountain Tourism for All Seasons
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Al Judge, co-founder of AliKats Mountain Holidays Morzine, in the French Alps about how mountain tourism can be more sustainable. 1) How do you believe…
Visit a Bamboo Garden in Europe
Global Ambassador of the World Bamboo Organisation and Senior Advisor to the European Bamboo Programme Dr Hans Friederich explains why we should all visit a Bamboo Garden in 2022. What…
New Scientist Discovery Tours 2022
New Scientist Discovery Tours has researched and selected a collection of well-known tourist destinations that you wouldn’t necessarily consider to be celebrated for their scientific credentials, however, for travellers…
Explore France by Train in 2022
With sustainability and regenerative travel at the heart of what Travel Begins at 40 believes in, we have decided to highlight some great offers from like-minded travel companies. First is…
Byway: Flight-free Adventure for Easter
Slow travel company Byway can plan and build the perfect flight-free adventure across the UK and Europe this Easter. From a thrill seeking week in Wales to cycling around Hauts-de-France,…
Contactless Catered Chalets for Cautious Skiers
The ever-changing rules around the surge of Omicron cases have many of us baffled, but there is good news. France has reopened its doors to UK passport holders, and Ski…