Paradise Lost: Karimunjawa Islands, Indonesia
Marissa Carruthers takes a leap into the unknown to visit the small Karimunjawa archipelago off the coast of Java, Indonesia. I turned to Google for help when my friend asked…
A Day and a Night at Newmarket Races
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Newmarket races in Suffolk and take in the Jockey Club Newmarket, finding it a fascinating excursion. It was easy to fall for Lyrical. A…
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
Mike Pickup travels to the Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Bill Clinton and Christopher Columbus. “In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the…
Cultural Things to Do in Lausanne Switzerland
After hiking in the Jungfrau Switzerland, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers some of the cultural things to do in Lausanne Switzerland, including a most wonderful platform for the arts. There is…
The World’s Best and Worst Marathons Revealed
Whether you’re running your first or in training for your next personal best, choosing the right marathon can make all the difference to your experience. But with so many marathons…
5 Great Mongolia Festivals Not to Be Missed
From horse-drawn sledges on a frozen lake to the world’s biggest camel race in the Gobi desert, Travel Begins at 40 has selected five great Mongolia festivals for 2020. Tsagaan…
Khövsgöl Ice Festival 2024, Mongolia
Each March, residents of Mongolia’s Khövsgöl Lake area celebrate the Khövsgöl Ice Festival with horse-drawn sleighs, elaborate ice sculptures, traditional food and vibrant competitions including ice skating…
Head to the Cook Islands for Matson Vaka Eiva
This year marks the 16th edition of the Cook Islands’ traditional Vaka Eiva paddling competition which will be held from the 22 to 29 November and is sponsored by Matson…
Baltimore Running Festival, Maryland, 2023
Want to try your hand at a race, but not sure which one? Try the Baltimore Running Festival, one of the most popular in the nation. The runs help you get to know the city…
Istanbul City Break: An Enigma in Time
On an Istanbul city break, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers a vibrant place on the cusp of Europe and Asia that is perpetually re-inventing itself. As a Liverpool fan, memories of…
Toulouse: Sport, Planes and Gastronomy
With its wonderful gastronomy, nearby vineyards, sporting tradition and close links with the aviation industry, including Concorde, Toulouse makes the ideal place for a weekend away…
Learn to Sail in The Lofoten Islands
Setting off on a solo expedition is the perfect way to get away from it all and do something for yourself. Combining this with the chance to learn a new skill in the company…
Bowled Over by the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl
On a cricket-inspired trip to Hampshire and the docks of Portsmouth, Mark Bibby Jackson reminisces at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl on cricketing feats past. I have to confess…
Dive Fest Barbados, Caribbean, 2019
If you love diving, or just messing about in the water, the Dive Fest Barbados in July may just be the right one for you.One of the best things about the Dive…
3 Barbados Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
Barbados’ calendar of festivals is immense, covering everything from its fascinating history, sporting prowess, wealth of activities and the island’s culinary expertise…
Hampshire: Cricket, Dockyards and the D-Day Story
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Hampshire where he learns of cricketing tales of yore, seafaring adventures and discovers a most poignant reminder of man’s follies in the D-Day Story. Although…
The Women-only Colorado Classic, USA, 2019
If you know your sports and are into cycling, the Women-only Colorado Classic is the only stand-alone professional women’s road race in the western hemisphere. With its four stages it…
Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2023, Kerala, India
Usually held every year on the second Saturday of August – although in 2023 it will be on 12 Augustr – , the Nehru Trophy Boat Race that sees huge, iconic snake boats engaged…
Onam Festival 2024, Kerala, India
During the days of the Onam Festival, the biggest and most spectacular festival of Kerala, the entire Indian state goes on a spree of celebrations, music and dance performances, elaborate…
Naadam Festival Mongolia 2023
Also called the Olympic Games of nomads, the spectacular Naadam Festival in Mongolia is the country’s biggest event and its national pride. Taking place every July…
Losing Yourself in the Cameron Highlands
Continuing their Malaysia travel adventure, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise, escape the heat of the capital KL and journey to the northern Cameron Highlands. British involvement in Malaya goes as…
Hampshire, the ‘cradle of cricket’. Howzat?
Hampshire will be reminding everyone in World Cup year exactly why the county is known globally as the “cradle of cricket”. The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup will be held…
Unmissable Costa Rica Festivals 2019
Not only does Costa Rica boast an abundance of unique wildlife, landscapes and climates, but it also hosts an exciting range of events and festivals throughout the year…
Chiva-Som Reopens in Hua Hin Thailand
Internationally renowned wellness destination Chiva-Som reopened early November after a six-month closure to complete the third of four stages of the resort’s first major renovation…
