Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur without the Twin Towers
Looking for things to do in Kuala Lumpur without the twin towers, Johan Smits spends 48 hours in Malaysia’s capital discovering its Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures…
Things to Do in San Francisco SoMa District
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods…
4 Travel Apps You Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Travel Apps are very much part of the travelling experience, even if you are over 40, so Travel Begins at 40 has selected four travel Apps for you to download…
Visit Baltimore a City of Renaissance
Located just two hours south of New York and forty minutes north of Washington D.C, Baltimore, Maryland glistens as a modern day American city, positioned perfectly in the cultural and…
48 Hours in Yangon
Marissa Carruthers ventures into Myanmar to take you through some of the former capital’s top attractions and more during 48 hours in Yangon…
Almaty: the Coolest City in Central Asia
Johan Smits explores Kazakhstan’s former capital Almaty and discovers an overlooked city destination full of cafe culture and a respect for its former Soviet heritage waiting to be discovered by…
From Beer to Mussels: Things to Do in Brussels
On a long weekend in the Belgian capital, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers many things to do in Brussels, although most seem to revolve around the city’s delightful bars…
Things to Do in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Boats & Cool Bars
An exuberant city full of spectacular baroque architecture, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are many things to do in Stockholm, especially in its old town, Gamla Stan, and its…
Six Reasons to Visit San Francisco
From great gastronomy to a vibrant bar scene and some of the most spectacular urban landscapes, the reasons to visit San Francisco far outweighs those to avoid it. Here are…
Lisbon by Night – Europe’s Coolest City
With its lively and vibrant nightlife scene, Lisbon fully justifies its reputation as a city that never sleeps. Lisboetas love going out and are always seeking out new places to…
Valencia: Spain’s Top Destination for 2018
As 2018 approaches, many travellers seek a new destination to explore. For those who want the best experience, Spain’s Valencia Region should top your must-visit list. Bursting with natural beauty…
Things To Do In Pittsburgh Before You Die
If your image of Pittsburgh is of a dirty industrial city think again, there are now a wide range of things to do in Pittsburgh whether its for a weekend…
Vespa Adventures Phnom Penh
Long-term expat Marissa Carruthers plays tourist for the evening and joins Vespa Adventures Phnom Penh for a trip around the Cambodian capital…
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Back in the USSR
Johan Smits wanders through Bishkek where he encounters Bolshevik statues, a free election campaign and crafted ales. Before I set off to visit Kyrgyzstan’s quirky capital Bishkek, a former resident…
Tajikistan Travel – Dushanbe Lost in Time
Johan Smits shares his fascination for an intriguing mix of old-world charm and bold new vision in Tajikistan’s curious capital, Dushanbe. The employee shoos us away with a mixture of…
Amsterdam Things to Do: Festivals & Culture
Coffee shops and red light district, if that’s your image of Amsterdam then think again, the Dutch city has some of the finest culture and gastronomy in Europe. I fully…
City Break: Singapore
The ride from Changi International airport always leaves me dazzled. My eyes lap up the tree-lined, functional roads with rows of colourful, manicured flowerbeds serving as a barrier to oncoming…
Things to Do in Hanoi in 48 Hours
From drinking coffee to wandering around Hien Kien Lake and the Old Quarter, and sampling some bia hoi, Marissa Carruthers discovers there are plenty of things to do in Hanoi…
