Mark Bibby Jackson

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).
Congham Hall Hotel and Spa Review

Congham Hall Hotel and Spa Review

There are hotels you go to for their destination and hotels that become destinations in themselves, Congham Hall Norfolk is both. Set in glorious countryside just outside of the Sandringham…

Creating New Heritage in Newcastle and Gateshead

Creating New Heritage in Newcastle and Gateshead

Mark Bibby Jackson visits some of the industrial heritage in Newcastle given new life. One of my particular likes when travelling is to see how industrial buildings can be transformed…

Isle of Thanet Kent : a Creative Isle

Isle of Thanet Kent : a Creative Isle

Learning a new skill, such as art, while on holiday has become a trend in recent years but for some people art classes can be transformative. As I enter Hold Creative…

Viva Brean : Traditional British Holiday in Somerset

Viva Brean : Traditional British Holiday in Somerset

Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Brean in Somerset to experience a traditional British holiday. One of the consequences of Covid was the growth of domestic UK staycations. In recent months…

NHOW Berlin : Striking the Right Note

NHOW Berlin : Striking the Right Note

If you are looking for a funky hotel in Berlin then NHOW Berlin is the one for you. How many hotels do you come across with their own recording studios…

Discovering Accessible Travel in Edersee Germany 

Discovering Accessible Travel in Edersee Germany 

Mark Bibby Jackson joins an accessible travel tour in Edersee Germany visiting the Eder Dam, and going on forest and tree top walks all accessible for wheelchair users. Travelling can…

Charming Kotor Bay and Budva Montenegro

Charming Kotor Bay and Budva Montenegro

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Kotor and Budva to stay at the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay, and discover the charms of this delightful part of coastal Montenegro. There is something about…

Is Podgorica Worth Visiting?

Is Podgorica Worth Visiting?

Probably one of the most overused words in travel literature is undiscovered – I confess to be a repeat offender. While Montenegro has been on the tourism radar for quite…

A Night at the Hilton London Gatwick Airport Hotel

A Night at the Hilton London Gatwick Airport Hotel

I always thought airport hotels were stale affairs something only to be frequented in emergencies. A 5.45am flight from Gatwick airport to Montenegro counts as an emergency to me. However…

10 Summer Food Festivals in the UK

10 Summer Food Festivals in the UK

It used to be that the British summer was more fleeting than a UK PM, but whether it’s a consequence of climate change or fake news, summers too seem to…

Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach

Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach

Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Sarah Bajc, Owner and Operator of Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach, in Panama. When Sarah Bajc discovered Camaroncito she fell in love with the undeveloped stretch…

History and Customs of the Isle of Man

History and Customs of the Isle of Man

Set in the Irish Sea sandwiched between Ireland and Britain, the Isle of Man has a long history with many traditions and unusual folklore. Discover about the history and customs…