6 Amazing Festivals in May 2025
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in May 2025 from around the Globe, from Cuba to Australia, so wherever you are join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 3 – Casas da Lapa Nature & Spa Hotel
Nature meet Nurture, as Judith Schrut concludes her travels in Centre of Portugal with a rejuvenating stay at Casas da Lapa Nature & Spa Hotel. I discovered many wondrous things…
10 Tips to Discover the Food in Malta on Your Holidays
Dining al fresco on freshly caught fish and sun-ripened Mediterranean fruit and veggies with a sprinkling of Arabic spice are just a few ingredients that make Malta a very more-ish…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 2
Coimbra is the perfect launch point for the next part of my voyage. Accompanied by my brilliant guides Rafaela and Liliana of Portugal Green Travel, we set off on the…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 1
Nature, history, food and wine: the Centre of Portugal has it all, as Judith Schrut discovers on her visit to Portugal’s green and gorgeous heart. At this time of year…
Swisstainable – Visit Switzerland by Train
Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
15 Fun Facts About Berlin That Will Blow Your Mind
Berlin, the vibrant capital of Germany, is a city brimming with history, culture, and quirky traditions. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, there’s always something new to discover…
In the Dark: London’s Immersive, Groundbreaking Sound Experience
In the Dark is a new and astonishing live music experience. Judith Schrut went to London’s ancient church of St Bartholomew the Great to see what it’s all about. Take…
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…
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…
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…
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 Trips from Bratislava Slovakia
Looking for day trips from Bratislava Slovakia? Follow Mark Bibby Jackson on his trip into the surrounding countryside. There are times when I realise I never would have cut it…
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…
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…
NH Wien Belvedere Hotel Vienna Review
On his way from Carinthia Austria to Bratislava in Slovakia, Mark spends a night in Vienna, to review the NH Wien Belvedere hotel, next to the famous Belvedere Palace. A…
Celebrating Christmas in Carinthia Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Klagenfurt in Carinthia Austria to be re-inspired by the magic of Christmas. Sometimes in the uber-commercialised world we live, it’s easy to forget the magic…
8 Festivals in January 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2025 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
