Active Travel Adventures for Improved Mobility in Your 40s
If you think that getting old means giving up on your mobility, you’re dead wrong. It just takes a bit more work to retain the physical abilities that came naturally…
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If you think that getting old means giving up on your mobility, you’re dead wrong. It just takes a bit more work to retain the physical abilities that came naturally…
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…
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…
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in January 2024 across the Globe, from Benin to the Shetlands, so wherever you are there is no reason to avoid…
Robert Spellman goes bog walking in Estonia and visits Tartu, European Capital of Culture in 2024, and Narva on the Russian border. Never had I heard the word “bog” uttered…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
James Clark takes to two wheels in Les Gets, France, to see what it feels like to cycle up to the top of the world, and then come back down…
Adventure travel, particularly outdoor exploration, was once considered a male-dominated pursuit. However, in recent years there has been a significant gender shift in this area. One of the great developments…
Discover the top things to do in Brazil. From stunning beaches to vibrant cities and natural wonders, explore the best attractions and experiences in Brazil. Plan your trip now. From…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise continue their safari in Botswana, visiting the Okavango Delta. The second half of our trip to Botswana took us to one of the Seven Natural…
in the first of two articles, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise take an amazing Botswana safari, staying at three camps run by Great Plains Conservation, commencing at Selinda Camp. It…
Mark Bibby Jackson concludes his trip through Norway from Bergen to Fjærland in the city of Tromsø in the Arctic Circle where he follows the Northern Lights, watches a reindeer…
Jonathan Hiltz provides his personal insight into some of the best Costa Rica ecotourism attractions. There’s a deep and insatiable curiosity in human beings to explore this incredible planet we…
Rwanda, also known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is a small but captivating country located in East Africa. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and diverse wildlife…
On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…
Train travel has always been an exciting and captivating way to explore new places, especially when it comes to scenic railway journeys. There’s something magical about sitting back and watching…
Nepal is a land of stunning natural beauty, ancient cultures and adventure. With eight of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and a rich heritage, Nepal offers a unique…
There is no denying the incredible beauty and awe-inspiring power of Victoria Falls and a trip to this majestic waterfall offers endless opportunities for the most magical of experiences. Located…
Gill Haynes goes on an Okavango Delta safari in Botswana where the local wildlife steals the show. It was the first time we’d flown between safari camps in a small…
Every year, tourists flock to Puerto Rico to enjoy the sparkling blue waters, pure white-sand beaches, year-round sunlight, and the capital city of San Juan, where they can explore the…
James Clark becomes an Honorary Newfoundlander by joining in the Screech-In ritual in the capital St John’s. After devouring cod, chips, and gravy at a traditional Newfoundland kitchen party, it…
James Clark discovers west Sweden’s industrial past intwined with its sustainable future on a recent hike on the Gotaleden Trail. It’s not every day that I get the opportunity to…
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sara Mair Bellshaw, Managing Director, Slow Adventure about the movement that is regenerating the tourism industry slowly. MJ: When and how did slow adventure come…
Best-selling author Helen Fields provides her selection of ideas on what to do on the Isle of Mull Scotland, a place she knows well and will soon be the setting…
Whether its trekking in the unknown, sleeping in pristine virgin rainforest or swinging through the jungle, adventure travel is an exhilarating way to see exotic locations. A boom in the tourism industry, adventure travel is not just for the young. Over 40 and over 50 travellers can join in – all you need is that spirit of discovery and desire to explore the unknown; to step outside of your comfort zone for a second or two. At Travel Begins at 40, our team of writers have a shared passion for adventure, so read our tales of trekking in Tajikistan and Nepal, driving a tuk tuk around Northern Thailand, going off the rails in Albania or Bangladesh travel off the beaten track. We also have in depth interviews with those people lucky enough to carve out a living from adventurous travel. Life is a great adventure that can begin at 40, make sure that you do not miss out.