6 Festivals in May 2024
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in May 2024 from around the Globe, from Cuba to Australia, so wherever you are join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals…
10 Fun Things to Do in Panama: Your Ultimate Guide
Panama is a Central American country known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and unique blend of old-world charm and modernity. With so much to see and do, it can…
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…
10 Best Things to Do in Aruba
Aruba, a small island located in the southern Caribbean, is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round warm weather. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a…
What To Do in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic lies on the south coast of the Caribbean nation. The greater metropolitan area is home to 3.8 million people, making it the largest city in the…
Catching a Dominican Republic Baseball Game on Holiday
When we visit a foreign country, we think nothing of lying on the beaches, strolling through the streets or climbing the mountains. Often overlooked though are sports, writes Mike East…
Festivals in Colorado 2024: Nine of the Best
We all love a good festival. To give you a helping hand, here is our round up of nine of the best festivals in Colorado in 2024. Frozen Dead Guy…
9 Things To Do in Atlantic City, USA
Atlantic City, the glittering jewel of the Jersey Shore, pulsates with vibrant energy, offering a captivating mix of seaside fun, adrenaline-pumping thrills, and historical charm. Whether you seek classic casino…
7 Festivals in March 2024 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2024 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
9 Things To Do in Reno, USA
The Biggest Little City in the World bursts with vibrant energy, offering a delightful mix of outdoor adventure, cultural exploration, and classic casino thrills. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding excitement or…
9 Things To Do in Vegas, USA
Las Vegas isn’t just about casinos and bright lights! This dazzling desert metropolis offers heart-stopping thrills and captivating cultural gems. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a wide-eyed first-timer, Vegas…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2024
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…
A Michigan Road Trip
Robert Spellman discovers amazing diversity on his Michigan road trip. Well, this was a hiccup: arriving at Detroit’s Motown museum and nobody home. The weather had done its bit –…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2024
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2024. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
A Tour of Comuna 13 Medellin Colombia
On his visit to the Colombian city, Mike East takes a tour of Comuna 13 Medellin (la comuna 13 Medellin), and discovers it to be a wonderful example of community-based…
Things To Do in Medellin Colombia
On his trip to Colombia, Mike East experiences the wonderful things to do in Medellin, a city reborn from its troublesome past. Located in the Western Andes, Medellin Colombia enjoys…
Celebrating the Local at the InterContinental Cartagena de Indias
Mike East stays at the InterContinental Cartagena de Indias Hotel, Bocagrande Colombia and is impressed by the hotel’s celebration of the local. The Intercontinental Hotel InterContinental Cartagena de Indias is…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from Colombia to Nevada and Utah to Notting Hill. Cultural Festivals…
Pereira Colombia: Coffee and Hot Springs
Located in the western Andes, Pereira Colombia is a pleasant city to explore, in the midst of the coffee region. Nearby, and not to be missed, are the waterfall and…
10 Things In Which America Is Better Than The UK
This article compares the United States and Great Britain, examining ten areas in which the United States demonstrates unique characteristics. This is not a competition for supremacy, but an exploration…
6 Things to Do in San Antonio Texas
Lynn Houghton discovers the wonderful things to do in San Antonio Texas, from its great food to western history. Most of us have heard of the Alamo. This small adobe…
11 Festivals in July 2023
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in July 2023 from Pennsylvania to South Korea, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals…
Miami Florida : US Capital of Cool
Miami Florida has recently been named one of the world’s greatest places by TIME Magazine, Maria Boyle discovers why. Made legendary during the Roaring Twenties and again in the Eighties…
