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Exploring the Great Lakes with Pearl Seas Cruises is an experience that combines adventure, luxury, and a deep appreciation for the region’s history and natural beauty. Known for its exceptional…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2025 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
You have never been someone who’s shy of solo traveling, especially when it comes to new and vibrant places. Known for its rich culture, high levels and creativity and pockets…
They say New York is the city that never sleeps, and trust me—if you try to snooze for even a second here, you might miss out on a vegan donut…
We all have a dream goal —whether it is lounging on a tropical beach, hiking in the Alps, or discovering ancient wonders of the world. The excitement of the vision…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a day-trip from Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, into the surrounding countryside. There are times when I realise I never would have cut it as…
As we step into 2025, travel is evolving in exciting new directions. For those of us over 40, the way we explore the world is shifting towards experiences that nourish…
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2025. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
Mark Bibby Jackson spends 48 hours in Bratislava Slovakia to see why this underrated European capital is a winter wonderland. My previous visit to the Bratislava Slovakia was in 1994…
Are you looking for your next unforgettable holiday in the UK? If so, have you considered venturing off on a caravan holiday to one of the best destinations in Britain?…
On his way from Carinthia Austria to Bratislava in Slovakia, Mark spends a night in Vienna, to review the NH Wien Belvedere hotel, next to the famous Belvedere Palace. A…
Machu Picchu, the antiquated Incan fortress, stays one of the world’s most notable destinies. Settled high in the Peruvian Andes, this UNESCO World Legacy Site draws in voyagers looking for…
Given its prime location in the Southern Caribbean Sea, Aruba has no shortage of stunning beaches for tourists to visit. Some come over to experience the crystal-clear waters and picturesque…
It has been six years since Mark Heath was last in Merida. Despite the political upheavals, he found the city and surrounding area even more enjoyable; especially with the resurrection…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Klagenfurt in Carinthia Austria to be re-inspired by the magic of Christmas. Sometimes in the uber-commercialised world we live, it’s easy to forget the magic…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2025 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, a beautiful Georgian country house that has been given a fresh spice of life. Sometimes I find myself…
Traveling is a deeply enriching experience that knows no age limits. For many, hitting 40 marks a time of personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper appreciation for life’s experiences—making it…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes the train from London Euston for a Manchester city break and sample the city’s festive offerings including its Christmas Markets. It’s been a long time since…
Explore global festivals and events in December 2024, from Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets to Guatemala’s colourful Fiesta de Santo Tomás. Experience diverse cultures, dazzling lights and unforgettable traditions worldwide. Follow…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover their inner Robinson Crusoe at Gili Lankanfushi resort in the Maldives, a very eco resort. It will read like the most overblown set of…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Katowice Poland, a city transformed from its industrial past, with a bright cultural future, where he meets bison and bebok. Two trends have piqued my interest…
