Frank Lloyd Wright: Pennsylvania Gems
Frank Lloyd Wright is regarded as the greatest American architect ever. He was a pioneer of organic architecture, drawing inspiration from the landscape of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. In this region…
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Frank Lloyd Wright is regarded as the greatest American architect ever. He was a pioneer of organic architecture, drawing inspiration from the landscape of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. In this region…
It was 1979, and the future was looking somewhat chilly for English country houses. The Labour Government’s ‘Winter of Discontent’ with the unions had left its mark, another energy crisis…
When you think of Italy perhaps it’s the centuries of culture or the wonderful cuisine that first springs to mind. Or perhaps the breath-taking scenery. But what of the many…
On his first visit to Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, Mark Bibby Jackson receives a hospitable welcome at the Tynemouth Castle Inn. The recently refurbished, Tynemouth Castle Inn is a…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Barnard Castle, The Auckland Project and High Force while staying at Headlam Hall Country Hotel & Spa, Durham. One of the most rewarding aspects of being…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the seaside resort of Le Touquet on the Opal Coast in the Pas de Calais, France and feels back home. In retrospect it is a tiny…
South Africa is a country full of diverse landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. From the bustling cities to the scenic countryside, there is always something new and exciting…
One of the European Best Destinations in 2023, Essen Germany is a city you might well overlook when considering your next holiday in Germany. However, there are many reasons why…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check into Cley Windmill, Norfolk, go birdwatching, have a brush with a headless queen, and discover an inspirational wildlife sanctuary. Back in the Middle Ages…
On a visit to the nine cities of Lower Saxony Mark Bibby Jackson is led by the Pied Piper through the streets of Hamelin. It is not every day that…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent and discovers there is much more to the historic building than tales of a lovestruck king and a queen who…
Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at Potsdam Germany on his way to Berlin, and falls in love with the wide-open spaces of Sanssouci Park. There is something wonderfully rewarding about…
Welcome to the beautiful island of Malta, where history, culture and adventure await. If you’re planning a trip to this stunning Mediterranean destination, you’re in for a treat. From the…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at The Space, Holt Norfolk and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Our trip to Norfolk generates that familiar feeling of keen anticipation as we reach…
The history of the world is a deep and neverending pool to dive into, and veteran travellers will know that the sites that are commonly known to everyone are just…
Looking for an adventure that’s off the beaten path? Look no further than Cambodia. This exquisite Southeast Asia tours destination boasts a profound historical background, a lively culture, and a…
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Hever Castle to view the current exhibition Catherine & Anne: Queens, Rivals, Mothers. Hever Castle, the family seat and childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second…
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…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a trip to Brandenburg Germany searching for its industrial heritage and discovers a visionary future hidden in the past. It was in Essen Germany that…
Mark Bibby Jackson follows a stretch of the old pilgrims’ way from New Alresford to Winchester, on the recently opened St James’ Way. Perhaps it was all the Chaucer I…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Toppesfield Vineyard in Essex, to enjoy the excellent wine and luxury accommodation. It was the most ravishing of views. As the late summer…
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…
After his aborted attempt to walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds Mark Bibby Jackson has more success on the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye. One of the consequences of Covid and the…
Few visitors spend time in Israel without visiting at least a few archaeological sites. Oftentimes, they don’t even know that they’re archaeological sites because they have present-day use as well…
The older a civilisation, the richer its heritage. Whether you are in the UK, Europe the Far East or the Americas, an appreciation of the local culture will make your holiday the more rewarding.
Local festivals are a wonderful way of appreciating the rich culture that has been crafted over centuries and even millennia upon occasions. At Travel Begins at 40, we have a whole festival and events section so you can easily access information on festivals local to where you are visiting.
The UK is blessed with a long history that is demonstrated in the wonderful castles, cathedrals and ancestral homes dotted around the country. Many of these are maintained by organisations such as English Heritage and the National Trust and open to the public.
Europe has a similar rich tradition, and holidays in the continent can focus on the Grand Tour involving highlights of Roman, Greek and even Morish civilisations.
If all this sounds like a Eurocentric, culturally elitist approach, then fear not, we also have articles focusing on native culture from early civilisations that might have been missed out in some history books. Make your next journey a culturally rewarding one.