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Journalist and yoga teacher Jordan Ashley established SouljournYoga to fuse her love of travel, movement and women’s empowerment, establishing yoga retreats in remote locations such as Peru, Rwanda and Cambodia…
Concluding their Malaysia travel adventures, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave the tranquil Cameron Highlands to head to the island of Pangkor Laut. For the final few days of our…
There are many elements of life that take a whole new turn for women over 40, travel being a prime example. Although many of us have done some travelling by the…
On a weekend jaunt to the depths of Somerset, Eileen Wise discovers in Babington House a luxury retreat familiar to many a star. A country retreat set in 18 acres…
On their second trip in a year to the Emerald Isle Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit three luxury hotels in Ireland, learn about falconry, stay in a lighthouse, dine…
Intrigued by what all the fuss is about Eileen Wise embarks upon a The LifeCo detox retreat in Bodrum, Turkey, and comes back a totally rejuvenated woman. Maybe there was…
From goat yoga in Oregon, to Santa Barbara’s salt caves and blissful paddling in Newport Beach, here are our ten ways to find your zen in the States…
Fitness fads come and go but all feature the same goal – to keep your body healthy, but what about your mind? Marissa Carruthers asks whether Cambodia could become the…
Is 2018 the year to begin something new, to create a new year. Our resident expert in all things Eastern has given her pick of the best Southeast Asia Wellness…
On a mindfulness trip, Mark Bibby Jackson is surprised to discover the Japan travel scene confound all his expectations, and picks up a few tips towards enlightenment along the way…
Looking for a break from Dushanbe, Johan Smits unwinds in a Tajik mountain sanatorium – Soviet style. If someone asked you to sit naked on a bottomless chair and have…
Thailand has a universal reputation for excellence in delivering the art of wellness, but within it there is still sufficient space for visionary entrepreneurs to cut out a niche market…
Increasingly the over 40 and 0ver 50 traveller is looking for more from their holidays than a nice sun tan. Wellness is becoming an essential part of our travel experience. As you travel, you can improve both your physical and mental health and wellbeing through activities ranging from yoga and meditation to massage and even zip-lining through a tropical rain forest. At Travel Begins at 40, we have travelled the globe to bring you our favourite wellness experiences and destinations. Whether it is visiting a sanatorium in the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan, going on a balloon ride in the States or detoxing in Koh Samui, our team of expert writers has shared their experiences with you. We feature spas, retreats, resorts and popular health destinations. Let us help you embark on a journey of self improvement on your next trip, and who knows you might just discover your personal Zen.
