Eating Your Way Through Antwerp
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Antwerp, Flanders for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021 to discover the host city has its own rich and diverse culinary scene. Although Copenhagen…
A Wales Road Trip through History
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise go on a Wales Road trip staying at a plethora of wonderful paces and exploring the history and cuisine of the Principality. To Wales in…
The Gate Marylebone, London: Plant-based Food
Mark Bibby Jackson visits The Gate, Marylebone to sample the most wonderful food which just happens to be plant-based. One of the most significant trends in the global restaurant scene…
Sky-high Cocktails at Hyatt Place London City East
On his visit to London’s East End, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Hyatt Place London City East, and discovers a wonderful new hotel with breath-taking views and excellent cocktails…
A Cottage in the Wood and a Land Rover Experience
Continuing his journey from Stoke to Cardiff, Mark Bibby Jackson stops of at the Cottage in the Wood hotel just outside of Malvern to enjoy the breath-taking views and amazing…
Gilsland Hall : a Walk from Hadrian’s Wall
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Gilsland Hall Hotel a former spa and convalescent home straddled on the borders of Cumbria and Northumberland with great access to Hadrian’s Wall. Few parts of…
A Walk On the Streets of London’s East End
Mark Bibby Jackson experiences street life in London’s East End discovering arguably the best samosas in the capital. The East End of London has always been one of my favourite…
Amazing Views at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
On his journey through the countryside and castles of Wales, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa to enjoy what must be one of the most spectacular…
Food Tourism Can Boost Recovery
Erik Wolf, executive director of The World Food Travel Association, explains how food tourism can help to boost sectoral recovery post-pandemic. World Food Travel Association research shows that food-loving visitors…
Château Rhianfa : Divine Opulence in Anglesey
Mark Bibby Jackson checks in at Château Rhianfa Hotel Anglesey on his travels through the countryside and castles of Wales, and can’t believe he is still in the Principality. Entering…
Things to Do in Greenwich London in Two Days
James Clark lived in London for many years, but never really spent much time in Greenwich, apart from the odd night at The George & Dragon on Blackheath Hill. So…
The Dilly Hotel London and Madhu’s Restaurant
James Clark checks into The Dilly London and finds an elegant hotel with excellent service, as well as an Indian restaurant with a Kenyan twist. A hotel has dominated no…
French Dining at The Great House Lavenham
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise revisit The Great House Hotel and Restaurant in Lavenham to experience the wonderful French cuisine as well as pop in on the Little Hall Museum…
Changing Tides of Isle of Wight Restaurants and Pubs
On his annual pilgrimage Mark Bibby Jackson revisits some familiar Isle of Wight restaurants to discover a clear tidal shift. For decades the Isle of Wight has been one of…
Saarland: Sustainable Travel Destination Just the Beginning
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Birgit Grauvogel, CEO of the Saarland Tourist Board, Germany about how the region became a sustainable travel destination, and why this is just the…
Tinseltown at The Athenaeum Hotel London
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a night at The Athenaeum Hotel London, and enjoy the rich history, wonderful cuisine and green credentials of one of the capital’s most star-studded…
Slow Tourism in Toulouse at Hotel Albert 1ER
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Emmanuel Hilaire the owner of boutique Hotel Albert 1ER to discuss slow tourism in Toulouse. Rejecting mass consumption and focusing on well-being, natural resources…
Bookish Break at the University Arms Cambridge
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise take a mini-break at the University Arms Cambridge, visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle’s Yard. It’s a bibliophile’s dream, a stay at the beautifully renovated…
Hyatt Regency Opens in Phnom Penh
Marissa Carruthers checks in to a desserted Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the latest and most expansive five-star offering in the Cambodian capital. If there’s one thing the current pandemic has…
Support World Earth Day Around the Globe
April 22 is Earth Day; a global event celebrated each year to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment. This year the theme is Restore Our Earth. Say yes…
Sustainable Tourism at the Heart of ProColombia
In the latest in our #SustainableSunday series, Mark Bibby Jackson interviews Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, the government entity that promotes international tourism, foreign investment and non-traditional exports in Colombia…
Things to Do in Ghent – Noose Bearers, Beer and an Altarpiece
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Belgium to discover the myriad of things to do in Ghent, a city with a rebellious heart and the most amazing altarpiece. One of the…
Atlantic Canada Voices : Lori McCarthy, Cod Sounds
In the first of a series of articles in association with Atlantic Canada, entitled Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Lori McCarthy, the founder…
Amber Kampot Cambodia Luxury Resort
Marissa Carruthers checks-in at Amber Kampot, the first luxury resort in the southern Cambodia riverine town, and experiences the rapid change taking place. As our boat meanders along a stretch…
