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Continuing our series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Daniel Sinclair, Interpretation Supervisor at Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, Canada, about the sustainability…
A frequent visitor to the island off the south coast of England, Mark Bibby Jackson shares his favourite Isle of Wight walks. Ever since a child I have been a…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Swiss canton of Valais to walk along the Aletsch Glacier, only to encounter a million-dollar view, a dish of cholera and cowbells that drove…
From the northern tip of Lake Garda, to the Dolomite mountains, the region of Trentino in northern Italy makes for the perfect Autumn escape to reconnect with the outdoors, take…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers Britain’s largest pear tree, the home of Bombay Sapphire and a feast worthy of Queen Victoria on a UK staycation at the Crown and Garter Inkpen…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a 1066 Country Walk from Winchelsea to Hastings to discover it is anything other than a stroll in a country park. Perhaps it epitomises the…
With international travel low on many people’s agendas, and UK travel advice as changeable as the weather, many are choosing to head to the open spaces of the UK for…
James Clark goes walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku, a remote region of the country that suffered terribly at the hands of the 2011 Tsunami and…
Now that the UK is reopening to tourism staycations are very much in vogue. Shortly prior to the lockdown, Mark Bibby Jackson took a Cornwall holiday that was destined to…
Combining lush rainforests with clear, beautiful waters and an amazing history, Belize is the perfect destination for those looking for a remote getaway. As social distancing…
Dreaming of enjoying those wide-open spaces once again? With so much uncertainty regarding overseas travel, the UK is set to be a popular choice when we are eventually allowed to travel again…
Modern Japan is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it is the home of bustling metropolises, such as Tokyo, on the other, it is a calm and spiritual…
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Hazel Holloway headed to the hills of southern Spain to go hiking in Nerja. It was Day 5 for me in Nerja and I was…
With the widespread impact of coronavirus COVID-19, 2020 is set to be the year of the staycation and mini-break, here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide on how to spend…
Elinor Goodman decides to take a solo walking holiday through the spectacular Albanian Alps to reach new heights. Four hours into a five hour walk on the first day of…
After their trip to the Lake District, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit the remote and relaxing Scottish island of Eilean Shona stopping at a great couple of places on…
There’s no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of green…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes hiking in the Jungfrau Swiss Alps to discover national celebrations, Swiss wrestling, meringues and Sherlock Holmes. As soon as I disembark the bus the smell of…
A persistent visitor to Thailand’s Rose of the North, Johan Smits spills the beans about his favourite tourist-proof things to do in Chiang Mai; some of them might well surprise…
Rob Spellman heads to Ischgl Austria, noted for its ski-soaked partying, in Summer and discovers a culinary treat worthy of many a Michelin star along the Jakobsweg. Even a simple…
Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…
From a drive-in volcano, making chocolate and trekking amongst caterpillars, Mike Pickup discovers what to do in St Lucia, the only country named after a woman. “There are no straight…
Just like dogs and Christmas, Whistler isn’t just for winter. While this Canadian mountain resort undoubtedly offers some of the best snow sports and apres-ski in North America, the months…
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Jose Luis Rubio, the managing director of Blackstone Treks & Tours, who organises Lanzarote’s annual Walk the Rock. Can you tell us a bit…
At Travel Begins at 40, we are great believers in getting out into the great outdoors. Whether you call it trekking, rambling or hiking we firmly feel that walking is a wonderful way to see a country.
The benefits of frequent, low-impact exercise are clear for all to see. There is nothing much better than taking a brisk walk for getting the circulation going.
But it can be much more than a good form of exercise. Whether you are trekking in Nepal, or participating in Walk the Rock in Lanzarote, taking things at a slow pace can be a great way to fully soak in what is around you. On these pages, you will find lengthy pieces about our rambles around the UK and elsewhere in the world, as well as frequent updates on the best offers on walking holidays.
Of course, it is essential that you wear the right equipment when trekking. In addition to having a good map, water, torch, sun block and raincoat, make sure that your boots are comfortable before you set off. There is nothing wore than having a pair that rubs. Sometimes these boots aren’t made for walking – at least not for you.
