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Continuing our series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Daniel Sinclair, Interpretation Supervisor at Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, Canada, about the sustainability…
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
Jonathan Hiltz argues that the commitment to sustainable tourism in Costa Rica makes the Central American country a must-see destination for those of us with itchy feet who don’t want…
Jonathan Morris explains the importance of rewiliding and regenerative travel in the rebuild of the travel and tourism sector post Covid. It is impossible to predict quite how tourism will…
Despite the roll out of Covid vaccines across the UK it still seems as if 2021 will not be a great one for international travel with many people looking towards…
Colombia is a country of contrasts. Where the past lives seamlessly with the present; where much loved cities border unexplored terrain; where mountain ranges kiss deserted beaches, all waiting to…
Travel Begins at 40 editor and founder Mark Bibby Jackson sets off on a lifetime spent travelling starting with youthful visits to Greece, Egypt and Nepal in his travel tales…
The Dominican Republic, one of the most popular Caribbean destinations for British travellers, has some compelling reasons to book for your first holiday out of lockdown. Climb to the very…
Bournemouth has been a favourite seaside haunt since the Victorian era that still scores high on the list for Brits looking for a top-notch beach holiday or weekend away. James…
Green travel can mean much more than simply carbon offsetting the emissions from your flight. In many ways travel can be good for the environment with many countries and tourist…
James Clark discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew on a gastronomic summer journey to Verbier Switzerland. Verbier is not the first place that springs to mind…
For many people the ultimate sporting challenge is to run a marathon, a fearless few decide to tackle an ironman, but for Seth Wise none of these was quite enough…
A frequent visitor to the island off the south coast of England, Mark Bibby Jackson shares his favourite Isle of Wight walks. Ever since a child I have been a…
Roger Hermiston & Eileen Wise make the short trip to the Norfolk Broads to stay at Backwater, and glory in the wildlife and boating before visiting Houghton Hall. It was…
If you are looking for the perfect UK staycation, you could do far worse than exploring the green tourism opportunities at Round the Woods in Norfolk, suggests James Clark. Green…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Swiss canton of Valais to walk along the Aletsch Glacier, only to encounter a million-dollar view, a dish of cholera and cowbells that drove…
From the northern tip of Lake Garda, to the Dolomite mountains, the region of Trentino in northern Italy makes for the perfect Autumn escape to reconnect with the outdoors, take…
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals October 2020 for that late sun. Travel Begins at 40…
Weighing up which French Alps ski resort to choose for your next ski holiday? You’re spoiled for choice, but there are several superb reasons that Alpe d’Huez is a prime…
For many of us the current year has been one of lockdown. With our collective travel wings clipped, many of us are looking for new places and new ways to…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers Britain’s largest pear tree, the home of Bombay Sapphire and a feast worthy of Queen Victoria on a UK staycation at the Crown and Garter Inkpen…
On his UK staycation, James Clark travels to the Somerleyton Estate managed Fritton Lake, Norfolk, between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft to discover all about rewilding. As a child, Fritton Lake…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a 1066 Country Walk from Winchelsea to Hastings to discover it is anything other than a stroll in a country park. Perhaps it epitomises the…
There is nothing quite like the Great Outdoors. Whether it is trekking along a beautiful coastal path in Pembrokeshire, lazing on the most pristine white sand beach or cycling in the Pyrenees, you are bound to return home refreshed and recharged. At Travel Begins at 40 we have a whole range of outdoor activities encompassing the whole globe. Over 50 travel is not about doing the same old, same old; something our team of travel experts acknowledge, which is why we have compiled some of our favourite outdoor travel experiences whether for the solo traveller or if you prefer to set off in a small group. We also have the latest news of outdoor festivals such as Mongolia festivals, and special offers so you will never miss out on a deal. We believe that travel is supposed to be an adventure and one best experienced outdoors, so let us inspire you to set off upon that adventure, you’ll never look back.
