Walking Tour of Potsdam Germany and Sanssouci Park
Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at Potsdam Germany on his way to Berlin, and falls in love with the wide-open spaces of Sanssouci Park. There is something wonderfully rewarding about…
Bergen Norway Things to Do in Winter
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the vast array of things to do in Bergen Norway during winter, from its great gastronomy to rich culture and trolls! It is not very often…
Top Things to Do in London for First-Time Visitors
Welcome to the ultimate guide to things to do in London. If you’re planning a trip to England’s bustling capital, it’s essential to plan ahead to ensure you get the…
Monuments to Markets: Things to Do in Delhi, India
If you’re planning a visit to India, Delhi should definitely be on your itinerary. As the country’s capital city, Delhi is a bustling metropolis that offers a rich cultural heritage…
Where To Go in March 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
Things To Do in Dublin in 48 Hours
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sustainable things to do in Dublin, many of which are free. Since I have been writing about sustainable tourism, I have been struck by how…
5 Things To Do in Toulouse France in Two Days
Is Toulouse worth visiting? Mark Bibby Jackson visits the fourth largest city in France, and stands in awe at the Halle de la Machine before making a pastel fabric in…
Weekend in Edinburgh with Teens
Maria Boyle discovers the Scottish capital is the perfect city to visit with teens in tow on her weekend in Edinburgh. When children hit their late teen years and are…
Long Weekend in Berlin with the Kids
Maria Boyle enjoys a first-time long weekend in Berlin to learn about its rich history and discovers it really is Europe’s coolest city. “It’s one of THE best cities I…
Spreefeld: Sustainable Walking Tour in Berlin
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to the German capital to go on a walking tour in Berlin through Spreefeld, Spreeacker and Teepee Land. We are standing in the remains of the…
Toronto City Break: From Beach to Baseball
Jonathan Hiltz takes provides you with some ideas for a Toronto city break, from shopping to catching a game, eating the great streetfood and discovering hip areas. The City of…
Sustainable Things To Do in Vienna
Mark Bibby Jackson takes an alternative view of tourism in the Austrian capital, going on a tour looking at sustainable things to do in Vienna. It is towards the end…
5 Best Beer Bars in Lille
L’Échappée Bière, the only beer tourism agency in France, provides its guide to the five best beers bars in Lille. In Lille the first trace of beer dates back to…
5 Things To Do in London on August Bank Holiday 2022
Wondering what you to do over the long weekend? Fret not, here is our list of things to do in London on the August Bank Holiday…
Best Reusable Water Bottles and Jug
With increasing awareness of responsible tourism and the emboldened campaign against single-use plastic around the world intensifying, Travel Begins at 40 has taken a look at some of the best…
Hyatt House Manchester and Nearby Pubs
Mark Bibby Jackson casts aside all his prejudices to visit the city of Manchester and stay at the impressive Hyatt House Manchester. Ever since I came to Manchester as a…
Things to Do in Marrakech Morocco on Your Anniversary
Celebrating her wedding anniversary Maria Boyle discovers the amazing things to do in Marrakech Morocco, and why the city has cultivated a reputation for being a world-class tourist destination. With…
In for a Dig at The Bloomsbury Hotel London
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave their Suffolk home for a night to experience The Bloomsbury Hotel London and the Sutton Hoo Helmet. It was but a stroll from The…
Gastronomic Delight on Menorca Holidays
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Balearic island to savour the culinary side of the European Region of Gastronomy you can discover on your Menorca holidays. The road from Mahon Menorca…
In Bruges Beer and Culture
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the medieval Flanders city to discover its rich culture and wonderful Bruges beer. The main reason for my trip to Bruges, Belgium was to visit the…
Street Photos of Jakarta Indonesia
Before the pandemic we took a walk through Jakarta’s bustling streets and captured these scenes of normal life in this crowded metropolis. Enjoy these street photos of Jakarta Indonesia. Fatahillah…
Sword and Sandals’ Experience in Historic Chester
Marion Ainge finds her Gladiator and delves into Chester’s Roman history. I like to bring back a souvenir from my travels. But I realise the Roman centurion, who shows me…
Natural Renewal in Inverness Scotland
After completing his UK road trip from Oxford to Edinburgh, Mark Bibby Jackson continues north to Inverness Scotland in search not of a mythical monster but a very real approach…
UK Road Trip from Oxford to the Oxford Bar
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a UK road trip from Oxford to the Scottish capital along memory lane. I must admit to be slightly scared, or perhaps scarred, by Oxford…
