What You Need to Know About Red and Yellow Light Accidents
You can get in a car accident at virtually any time. You can get in one a block from your house or a thousand miles from home. You can always…
Sociable Nova Scotia Road Trip from Liverpool to Halifax
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a Nova Scotia road trip taking in UNESCO old town Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove while discovering the amazing warmth of the locals even in the…
How to Locate the Ideal Place to Reside in Canada
Canada is an expansive country with diverse landscapes, thriving cities, and tranquil rural retreats. Choosing the right place to live depends largely on your lifestyle preferences. Whether you’re drawn to…
Muir Hotel Halifax Nova Scotia Review
I first heard of the Muir hotel Halifax Nova Scotia in Canada at a travel convention in London. I was so impressed by the presentation that I put it on…
Rolling with Lucy the Lobster in Nova Scotia Canada
Mark Bibby Jackson pays his first trip to Nova Scotia Canada to meet Lucy the Lobster and become a judge in the annual lobster roll competition. Southwest Nova Scotia is…
Ellen Kensington Hotel Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews the Ellen Kensington hotel, part of the Montigo Resorts UK Group to discover an authentically Asian hotel in London. It was while staying at the Montigo Resort…
In the Footsteps of Elvis in Shreveport Louisiana
Vegas, Hawaii, Nashville and, of course, Graceland, Memphis – these are destinations many an Elvis fan has firmly in their pilgrimage sights, or indeed, has visited multiple times. Yet there’s…
7 Festivals in March 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2025 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Barrier-Free Bergen and Beyond: Accessible Norwegian Adventure
Debbie North flies North to sample the delights of Bergen for a Accessible Norwegian Adventure Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, has long been known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords,’ often…
Combe Grove Metabolic Health Wellness Centre
Eileen Wise spends a week at Combe Grove near Bath to see if the wellness centre can change her life. A few months ago, I was idly flicking through the…
The 4 Best Hotels in Le Touquet France
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, a chic seaside town on France’s northern coast, has long been a haven for Parisians, and Brits, seeking a weekend retreat. With its sprawling beaches, pine forests and…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2025
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Review
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort to swim with manta rays. It’s 10.30 on a Saturday morning on a boat in the middle of…
The Magical Mountains Around Zhangjiajie China
Zhangjiajie, in the Chinese province of Hunan, encompasses the world famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area. This huge, natural mountainous landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique landscape includes thousands…
From Le Touquet With Love: L’Hotel Barrière Le Westminster
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into L’Hotel Barrière Le Westminster Le Touquet and falls in love with this Anglo-French gem on the Opal Coast. For the past hundred years there has…
Riding the Storm in Pas-de-Calais France
Mark Bibby Jackson ignores weather warnings to travel to Pas-de-Calais France during Storm Darragh with his mother. Does he live to tell the tale? The plan is to visit the…
Mātauranga Māori Travel through New Zealand’s Indigenous Wisdom
In the lush landscapes of New Zealand, where dramatic fjords meet rolling plains, a rich tapestry of indigenous wisdom weaves through the land, sky and sea. Known as Mātauranga Māori…
Why Wisconsin is a Sustainable Tourist Destination Worth Exploring
As the focus on sustainable travel intensifies, Wisconsin, USA, is emerging as a beacon of eco-friendly tourism. Known for its pristine landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and innovative sustainability initiatives, the…
9 Festivals in February 2025 Around the World
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…
Day-Trip from Bratislava Slovakia
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…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2025
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…
Voyage Through Sri Lanka
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…
Discovering Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle at Uga Ulagalla
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…
48 Hours in Bratislava Slovakia in Winter
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…
