Byway: The Slow Travel Future is Now
To mark Earth Day, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Cat Jones, the Founder of Byway, the travel company that is firmly putting slow travel on the map. You opened Byway…
Best Ways to Visit Scotland this Spring
Spring has officially sprung. Along with longer days and higher temperatures comes the urge to explore the wonderful landscapes our island has to offer. There are so many highlights to…
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…
Copper Canyon, a Train Ride and Mennonites in Chihuahua Mexico
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the state of Chihuahua Mexico in search of dogs instead he falls in love with the amazing Copper Canyon, goes on a spectacular train ride and…
Byway’s Flight Free Vegan Planner
This Veganuary, flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner to help carbon conscious consumers enjoy plant based holidays by train, boat and…
Sustainable Switzerland by Train and Boat
Climate-Friendly Travel Writer Mark Bibby Jackson suggests you might consider travelling to Sustainable Switzerland for your next holiday. With the red list now officially a thing of the past –…
Discover the World European Rail Journeys
Discover the World has launched a new collection of rail journeys across Europe enabling travellers to enjoy car free adventures across the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Alps, and even the Arctic…
Boscobel House, a Spitfire and a Steam Train
On his visit to Staffordshire, Mark Bibby Jackson takes a ride on the Churnet Valley Railway, pops in on a Spitfire and visits the original Royal Oak at Boscobel House….
Mount Rigi : Queen of the Swiss Alps
Mark Bibby Jackson is fortunate enough to take the steam train up Mount Rigi on the oldest mountain railway in Europe, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2021. The sound of…
Heathrow Express Fleet of Trains
Heathrow Express has launched a newly refurbished fleet of 12 Class 387 trains This marks the first fleet refresh since Heathrow Express launched over 20 years ago, in 1998. In…
Rocky Mountaineer Expands to the US
Luxury Canadian rail operator, Rocky Mountaineer, is expanding its network in the US this summer with the inaugural Rockies to Red Rocks on 15 August. To celebrate its launch, Visit…
Days Out By Rail Campaign Launched
In a move to get Brits back on track, Scenic Rail Britain has this week launched a national awareness campaign to promote the delights and benefits of ‘Days Out by…
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