Things to Do in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Boats & Cool Bars
An exuberant city full of spectacular baroque architecture, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are many things to do in Stockholm, especially in its old town, Gamla Stan, and its…
Downtown Camper: Mindset Over Age
On his stay in Stockholm, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers in central new hotel Downtown Camper by Scandic that initial impressions can be deceptive…
Anantara Chiang Mai – a Trip Back in Time
On his way to driving a tuk tuk around Northern Thailand, Mark Bibby Jackson popped in on the Anantara Chiang Mai, and discovered a hotel steeped in history. …
Tuk Tuk Travels with Jen and Friends
Mark Bibby Jackson spends ten days on his tuk tuk travels around the hills of northern Thailand with The Tuk Tuk Club and receives a hospitality he has seldom encountered…
The Athenee Bangkok: a Royal Face-lift
On one of his many visits to the Thai capital, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves the creature comfort of Sukhumvit behind him and stays at The Athenee Bangkok…
12 Under-the-radar European 2018 Travel Destinations
What better way to kick-start 2018 than digging into your travel plans for this year? If spending your holidays with hordes of other tourists is not your thing, then our…
The Cookie Jar – Of Convents and Quidditch
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures to the north of England, to discover The Cookie Jar is a more-ish place that merits repeat visits…
Five Alternative Travel Tips for 2018
From tomato fighting, to dead goat polo and glamping in the Cambodian jungle, our travel experts have come up with their alternative travel tips for 2018. Glamp in the Cambodian…
Lost and Found in Kampot
“It’s just like northern California in the early 70s,” Bobby says to me as he takes a drag on the joint passed to him by the woman – a stranger…
Six Reasons to Visit San Francisco
From great gastronomy to a vibrant bar scene and some of the most spectacular urban landscapes, the reasons to visit San Francisco far outweighs those to avoid it. Here are…
Valencia: Spain’s Top Destination for 2018
As 2018 approaches, many travellers seek a new destination to explore. For those who want the best experience, Spain’s Valencia Region should top your must-visit list. Bursting with natural beauty…
Things To Do In Pittsburgh Before You Die
If your image of Pittsburgh is of a dirty industrial city think again, there are now a wide range of things to do in Pittsburgh whether its for a weekend…
Chile: the Hottest Travel Destination?
Chile is flying high after the destination, its capital city and its ski offering received a number of awards and hot list accolades Following Chile’s ranking as the number one…
The Last Leg : The Tuk Tuk Diaries V
On the last leg of their journey through Northern Thailand with The Tuk Tuk Club, Mark and Jen leave Pai and take the long road back to Mae Vang. I…
Bye Bye Pai Thailand: The Tuk Tuk Dairies IV
On Day 8 of the Tuk Tuk Diaries, Mark and Jen head for Pai Thailand, a town shrouded in travellers tales, and regret staying there a couple of nights…
White Flowers on The Tuk Tuk Thailand Diaries
On Day 7 of The Tuk Tuk Thailand Diaries, Mark goes off in search for some white flowers and gets led down the garden path by a pack of dogs…
Only in Quebec
Five experiences that can only be found in Québec, Canada From tasting chips covered with curd and gravy to running across ice-covered rivers for sport, Québec is full of the…
In Bed with Angelina : The Tuk Tuk Diaries II
Continuing the Tuk Tuk Diaries, it’s Day 6 and Mark and Jen visit Mae Hong Son where they have a close brush with celebrity…
Québec’s quirkiest lodgings
From treehouses to lighthouses, domes to tepees and floating yurts to an ice hotel Québec has the weirdest places to stay…
The Tuk Tuk Diaries Part I
Travel Begins at 40 founder Mark Bibby Jackson has taken up the challenge to drive a tuk tuk 783 kilometres through Northern Thailand, you can follow his adventure here…
Off the beaten track: Around Chile in 10 adventures
Discover the plethora of adrenaline-fuelled activities that South America’s leading adventure tourism destination has to offer Stretching 4,270km from north to south, Chile encompasses a diverse range of climates and…
The Long and the Short of It
As a child Jaws terrified me. The music, the title sequence and particularly the scene where a half-eaten head falls through the hull of a boat terrorised me. I had…
Hull: a Surprising City of Culture
When Hull was chosen to be the UK’s latest city of culture a few pairs of eyebrows were raised – mine for one. I had spent three years in the…
A Cave Too Far
Upon arrival at the entrance booth for the Phraya Nakhon cave in the village Bang Pu you have two options – walk or take the boat. Taking the boat is…
