Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London in the heart of Mayfair to discover authentic Lebanese cuisine. The problem with Lebanese restaurants in London is finding authentic cuisine. That…
African Safari Holidays Avoiding the Crowds
African safari holidays are incredible experiences you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Thousands of travellers set off each year in the hope of spotting as many different species…
Elephant Sanctuary on World Elephant Day
To mark World Elephant Day on 12 August, Travel Begins at 40 interviews the World Animal Protection, formerly known as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals), about what…
Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada Autumn Festivals
Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…
From Bullitt to Vertigo: San Francisco Movies
Hollywood might not be in San Francisco, but some of the most famous films have been set in California’s northern city – and that’s not even counting the TV series…
8 Things to Do in Autumn in the New Forest
The glorious New Forest is currently in the spotlight as the subject of a new Channel 4 series, A Year in the New Forest, which introduces the people who face…
Colorado Holidays: Top Quirky Spots
Colorado is renowned for its stunning scenery and year-round adventure, but there’s much more to the state than meets the eye. From a hidden waterfall surrounded by graffiti to a…
Deauville Beach, Calvados and Oysters
The attractions of Normandy are much and varied, from Deauville beach, its racecourse and casino, to calvados and wonderful seafood, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there is so much to tempt…
Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur without the Twin Towers
Looking for things to do in Kuala Lumpur without the twin towers, Johan Smits spends 48 hours in Malaysia’s capital discovering its Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures…
Things to Do in San Francisco SoMa District
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods…
What to Do in Siem Reap Beyond the Temples
Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat, is shaking off its image as simply a stop-off town while visiting the temples and becoming a destination within its own right. Marissa Carruthers…
5 UK Summer Holidays by Bus
It’s Summer. For many of us, this means it’s time to jet off to foreign shores, but for others it’s a time to be jealous while watching the obligatory airport…
For Cuba Holidays: Think Santa Clara
Invited by the Cuba Tourist Board on behalf of MINTUR for the FITCUBA Fair, James Clark visited the islands of the Villa Clara Keys, a five-hour drive from Havana, and…
Faroe Islands Holiday: Sound of Silence
Mark Bibby Jackson heads north for a Faroe Islands holiday to discover a beautiful, windswept land, full of the most amazing landscapes and wonderful food…
7 Cycling Holidays in UK-Europe by Train
From day trips in the UK to family-friendly cycling holidays in Provence or a tour of the Pyrenees, the possibilities are endless when you ditch the car and put your…
The LifeCo Detox Retreat in Bodrum
Intrigued by what all the fuss is about Eileen Wise embarks upon a The LifeCo detox retreat in Bodrum, Turkey, and comes back a totally rejuvenated woman. Maybe there was…
11 Ways to Enjoy California Ecotourism
Want to visit the Golden State but do it the green way, we have compiled 11 activities to discover California ecotourism, lower the carbon footprint and leave you with a…
12 Destinations for Bookworms
To mark International Literacy Day on 8th September, we round up 12 top destinations for bookworms. From the famed residence of Edgar Allen Poe in Baltimore to Peru’s 60th anniversary…
Whatley Manor – a Gourmand’s Delight
On the cusp of the Cotswolds, just outside Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is a wonderful place to relax for a weekend or more, just make sure you don’t bite off more…
Seven Fine Pubs in Cheshire
Our Americas correspondent Mike East returns home to give his guide to the best pubs in Cheshire, starting with a pub in the historic houses of Nantwich…
Five-Day Northern Thailand Motorcycle Trip
In search of the legendary Route 1148 in northern Thailand on the back of a metal steed, Johan Smits encounters welcoming villagers, five-year-old coffee and a temple in the sky…
Thailand Motorcycle Rental Tips, Chiang Mai
Thailand motorcycle rental can be an exercise fraught with danger, and that’s before you even get on the road. However, there are massive pluses to be gained from getting off-road…
4 Travel Apps You Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Travel Apps are very much part of the travelling experience, even if you are over 40, so Travel Begins at 40 has selected four travel Apps for you to download…
Magnificent Seven Venezuela Travel Tips
A land of great beauty and potential, Mark Heath wonders if Venezuela will reclaim a place in travel literature. Here he give his top Venezuela Travel Tips…
