Walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail
James Clark goes walking in Japan along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku, a remote region of the country that suffered terribly at the hands of the 2011 Tsunami and…
Jamaica Holidays Revisited
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise return to the Caribbean to go on their Jamaica holidays and discover great Caribbean food, wonderful birdlife and the home of reggae. Some thirteen years…
Up Close with Nick Knight Roses From My Garden
Nick Knight Roses from my Garden will be opening on 4 July at Waddesdon Manor gardens. The exhibition was due to open in March but was postponed due to the…
Discover Remote Locations in Belize
Combining lush rainforests with clear, beautiful waters and an amazing history, Belize is the perfect destination for those looking for a remote getaway. As social distancing…
Explore England’s Vast Open Spaces
Dreaming of enjoying those wide-open spaces once again? With so much uncertainty regarding overseas travel, the UK is set to be a popular choice when we are eventually allowed to travel again…
8 Central American Eco-tourism Adventures
Your next great adventure lies just around the corner and now is the time to start planning. As the ‘new normal’ starts to see some light, now is the time…
Six Best Natural Sites to Visit in Japan
Modern Japan is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it is the home of bustling metropolises, such as Tokyo, on the other, it is a calm and spiritual…
Sustainable Things to Do on Florida Keys Holidays
With the Florida Keys opening to domestic tourists on 1 June, now is the time to plan your next trip to this special part of the States. James Clark explored…
Hiking in Nerja to Cruz de Pinto
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Hazel Holloway headed to the hills of southern Spain to go hiking in Nerja. It was Day 5 for me in Nerja and I was…
Discovering the Beauty of Bohol Island, Philippines
Just prior to the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, Marissa Carruthers experienced the bounty of breath-taking beauty on Bohol island in the Philippines, which locals are trying to preserve as…
7 Unusual Things to Do in US National Parks
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic may have put all our travel plans on hold for the forseeable future but this does not mean we can’t plan ahead. For instance, why not…
How to Spend a Weekend in the Lake District
With the widespread impact of coronavirus COVID-19, 2020 is set to be the year of the staycation and mini-break, here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide on how to spend…
Flying the Empty Coop on Tamborine Mountain
Lynn Gail explores the Gold Coast’s scenic Hinterland on an empty nester mini ‘us’cation to Tamborine Mountain. Are you an empty nester? Have your little ones grown into self-sufficient adults…
The Longest Beach in the World: Cox’s Bazar
After crisscrossing Bangladesh by boat and bus, Johan Smits concludes his Bengal travel saga in Cox’s Bazar and gets away from it all on the longest beach in the world…
Mergui Archipelago: Paradise Rediscovered
In the fictional Neverland the inhabitants either don’t age – or in Peter Pan’s case, refuse to grow up. Could a newly-rediscovered remote island in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar be…
Solo Walking Holiday in the Albanian Alps
Elinor Goodman decides to take a solo walking holiday through the spectacular Albanian Alps to reach new heights. Four hours into a five hour walk on the first day of…
Into the Chittagong Hill Tracts: Rangamati
Johan Smits visits Rangamati Bangladesh in the travel-restricted Chittagong Hill Tracts – the country’s highlands and home of the Jumma people. I’m on my way from Chittagong, Bangladesh’s largest port…
Eilean Shona: the Enchanted Isle
After their trip to the Lake District, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit the remote and relaxing Scottish island of Eilean Shona stopping at a great couple of places on…
A Lake District Holiday in Wordsworth’s Country
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise swap the land of Constable for that of Wordsworth and embark on a voyage of gastronomic delights on their Lake District Holiday. It was at…
5 Great Mongolia Festivals Not to Be Missed
From horse-drawn sledges on a frozen lake to the world’s biggest camel race in the Gobi desert, Travel Begins at 40 has selected five great Mongolia festivals for 2020. Tsagaan…
Blenheim Palace for All Seasons
Mark Bibby Jackson pays a visit to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a stately home that is steeped in history associated with the country’s most famous son. I first visited Blenheim…
8 Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh
There’s no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of green…
5 Wonderful Asia Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations
Travel Begins at 40 spills the beans about five themed and truly off-the-beaten-track destinations in different parts of Asia. When travelling in Asia, you may feel it’s getting increasingly hard…
The Glorious Oddity of Niagara Falls
Jonathan Hiltz travels to the Canadian – US border to discover a bewitching combination of the beautiful and the kitsch that should be enjoyed together when visiting Niagara Falls. There…
