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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…
Pauline Ronnet ponders whether the post-Covid shape of tourism in Venice will be more sustainable. Venice is a microcosm of many of the global sustainability challenges facing the world today…
Mark Bibby Jackson looks into how the aviation industry can reduce its CO2 emissions. My favourite Disney film of all time is Dumbo. As a child, I loved to see…
Liilian Connors gives her eight tips for eco-friendly travel from reducing your rubbish to using the right sunscreen. Going on out-of-town trips or outdoor adventures can be fun, memorable and…
For many years Costa Rica has rightly been regarded by many as leading the way in sustainable tourism. In an exclusive interview with Travel Begins at 40, and as part…
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…
As Boeing announces its plans to produce planes that can fly on 100% biofuels by 2030, Ciaran Wark explains why Sustainable Aviation Fuel is beginning to take off. Sustainable aviation…
Aleksandra Maksimović, Managing Director of Communications, National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro, explains how responsible and sustainable tourism are key to the country’s development plans. In Montenegro we are extremely committed…
Emiliano García, Councillor of Tourism for the Valencia City Council, shares his thoughts on why sustainability is so important for the Tourism of Tomorrow, and the actions the Spanish city…
Travel Begins at 40 Founder, Mark Bibby Jackson, argues that the travel and tourism sector should move towards a clean and green future as it recovers from a calamitous 2020…
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…
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to the East of England for a UK Staycation, visiting the seaside resort of Aldeburgh Suffolk and nearby Orford for a local experience. It seems somehow…
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…
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…
Hastings has the biggest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe, and its iconic Net Shops. Travel Begins at 40 chats with Stella Landau, Fish Festivals Organiser, about the sustainable Hastings Fish…
Turning 40 is always a milestone and one that some of us embrace positively more than others. If you’ve been suffering from a dose of existential angst as you approach…
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…
With international travel low on many people’s agendas, and UK travel advice as changeable as the weather, many are choosing to head to the open spaces of the UK for…
In the post-COVID19 world everything will change, which is why it is more important than ever to follow the best eco-friendly travel practices. Are you ready to plan your next…
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…
Welcome to the third Travel Begins at 40 podcast. In it we will discuss the future of Myanmar Travel post-COVID19. I’m Mark Bibby Jackson, one of the founders of the…
Travel is as much as giving back as it is of taking away, which is why at Travel Begins at 40, we fully endorse sustainable travel and eco travel. Loosely defined as realising the current and future economic, social and environmental impact of tourism, whilst meeting the needs of visitors, the environment and our hosts, sustainable travel can also be seen as having our cake and eating it. Through preserving what we still have for the future we are also presenting great tourism experiences for travellers, as well as creating much needed revenue for those involved in the tourism industry. It is the ultimate win-win-win scenario. Ecotourism is an essential element of sustainable tourism; responsible tourism in natural areas helping preserve those areas and provide much needed livelihoods for the host community. Our travel writers and experts have shared their best sustainable travel and eco travel experiences, as well as making the case for this being the future face of tourism.
