Travelling Japan Sustainably in 5 Ways
With a long history for respecting nature, Japan is a country embracing sustainable tourism. From local travel in islands to energy-efficient stays, and off-season visits, here are five ways of…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Death in Varanasi: The Burning Ghats
In the second of two photo essays from Varanasi India we discover the cremation rituals at the burning ghats on the banks of the Ganges river. Read the first article…
Life in Varanasi India: Ganga Aarti
The first of two photo essays from Varanasi India exploring life and death in the holy city along the banks of the Ganges river. Varanasi is also known by its…
3 Reasons Why Jordan Should Top Your Bucket List
Jordan is a small nation with a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, ancient history, and modern culture, as well as being home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India
Considering its vast size and enormous population, it’s no surprise that India is an incredible diverse country home to many different ethnic groups and religions. And with each of these…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
Tips To Plan Your First Trip To Pakistan
Travel Begins at 40 provides its top tips to ensure your trip to Pakistan is an unforgettable occasion. Pakistan is one of the most underappreciated and exciting countries in the…
Community Homestay Network Nepal
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Shiva Dhakal, Chair of the Community Homestay Network in Nepal about community-based tourism. What does sustainable tourism mean? Sustainable tourism to me is tourism that…
Fatima: First Female Afghanistan Tour Guide
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Fatima, the first female Afghanistan tour guide about the challenges she has faced in pursuing her chosen career as well as her hopes for the…
Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March), the incredible work shaped by women from across the globe deserves to be recognised. From the first African American female Mayor…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Travel Tales I – From Delphi to Annapurna
Travel Begins at 40 editor and founder Mark Bibby Jackson sets off on a lifetime spent travelling starting with youthful visits to Greece, Egypt and Nepal in his travel tales…
Virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebrations
2020 has been the most forgettable of years, so why not give it a proper send off? Here is our round-up of virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 celebrations. While we…
9 Eco-friendly Travel Hotspots for 2021
Green travel can mean much more than simply carbon offsetting the emissions from your flight. In many ways travel can be good for the environment with many countries and tourist…
Major Sporting Events To See At Least Once
Attendance at sporting events might be on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but when fans are allowed back in the stadium, perhaps you should set your sights high on…
Walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail
James Clark goes walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku, a remote region of the country that suffered terribly at the hands of the 2011 Tsunami and…
Things to Do in Jerusalem in 48 Hours
Few cities in the world captivate in the same way as Jerusalem. It is a city that we all know, and sacred to three of the world’s great religions, Judaism…
8 Inspiring Travel Images of Asia
Although travel has been prevented for most of us, we can still dream of the future. Hopefully these wonderful travel images of Asia by Rupert Marlow will inspire you on…
Six Best Natural Sites to Visit in Japan
Modern Japan is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it is the home of bustling metropolises, such as Tokyo, on the other, it is a calm and spiritual…
Must-visit Travel Destinations for Sports Lovers
Many people believe that sports can break all barriers existing between countries. It is a fine lens through which you can look and understand people much better. And when the…
The Longest Beach in the World: Cox’s Bazar
After crisscrossing Bangladesh by boat and bus, Johan Smits concludes his Bengal travel saga in Cox’s Bazar and gets away from it all on the longest beach in the world…
8 Electric Bike Tours from around the World
Always popular, cycling tours have gotten an extra “charge” in recent years with the addition of electric bikes, allowing guests to ride hills with ease or get a boost to…
