New Flights Put Malta on the Map
The start of April saw Exeter and Cardiff celebrate new flights to Malta with Ryanair. The twice-weekly flights are expected to attract up to 85,000 customers a year to each…
Lord Howe Island; Australia’s Paradise Found
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
13 Unusual Fitness Experiences from around the World
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
Fleewinter Launches Programme to Peru
Independent tour operator Fleewinter has launched a new programme to Peru, with seven recommended itineraries from 10 to 15 days in duration…
Guyana: World Leader in Ecotourism
At the recent ITB travel show in Berlin, Guyana scooped the award for the ‘Best of Ecotourism’, due to the considerable efforts and expenditure to develop new and innovative…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – the World’s Most Crowded City
Johan Smits takes a deep breath before plunging into the world’s most crowded city, Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. I’m a fan of Sci-Fi films. And often it’s the atmospheric, non-tech parts…
Simon Albert: Charity Challenge
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Simon Albert, Director of Charity Challenge, which celebrates its 20th birthday in 2019 helping raise over £55 million for charity in the process. How…
Discover Shiva Temples and Tea Plantations
Discover the highlights of India’s rural north eastern states on this 13-day trip including stays in Calcutta and Dibrugarh as well as a one-week river cruise on board the charming…
New Adventures from Costa Rica to the Congo
Wildlife and adventure tour operator Gane and Marshall has announced the launch of four active and exciting tailor-made itineraries that all offer something new for adventurous…
Climb Kilimanjaro in Comic Relief Footsteps
As nine celebrities bask in the euphoria of completing their Mount Kilimanjaro climb for Comic Relief, fundraising tour operator, Charity Challenge has launched a thrilling new way…
Become ‘Trapped’ in Iceland
Explore the lesser-visited Northern and Eastern highlights of Iceland, the main filming locations for hit BBC4 ‘Nordic noir’ drama series Trapped, which has just returned for a second season, on…
The Man Behind Walk the Rock: Jose Rubio
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Jose Luis Rubio, the managing director of Blackstone Treks & Tours, who organises Lanzarote’s annual Walk the Rock. Can you tell us a bit…
Rocket Festival Thailand (Bun Bang Fai) 2024
Home-made rockets roaring into the skies, dirty humour, cross-dressing parades, mud fests and lots of rice wine – the centuries-old Rocket Festival Thailand, or Bun Bang Fai, held in May…
New Expedition Cruises in Iceland and Greenland
Nordic specialist, Discover the World has revealed its top escorted picks for travel this year, including three brand new trips. From the ultimate whale-watching tour of Iceland…
What’s New in Hawaii for 2019?
Home to breath-taking landscapes, white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, Hawai‘i has something for all types of travellers, whether you’re looking for relaxation…
Alternative Ways to See Nepal for Real
With the number of visitors to Nepal reaching a record-breaking 1 million in 2018, experts KE Adventure Travel are seeing a huge trend in travellers looking to find alternative ways…
Do a Random Act of Kindness
Inspired by Random Acts of Kindness Day (17 February) to make a difference on your next holiday? From a beach clean-up to helping conservation efforts, here are some…
Six Hot Travel Trends for 2019
It is the time of year when traditionally we make our predictions for the ensuing 12 months. So, Travel Begins at 40 has gazed into our collective crystal ball to…
Sloth and Culture in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is being billed as “the” destination for families looking for a summer adventure, with luxury adventure travel experts, Off the Map Travel, developing…
Why Women Over 40 Travel More Than Ever
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…
Eight of the Best New Adventures for 2019
From expert-led trips to mountaineering expeditions and fun-filled family tours, World Expeditions chooses below eight of its top brand new adventures kicking off…
Walking in Lanzarote, Land of Volcanoes
Read Mark Bibby Jackson’s adventures walking in Lanzarote, from Orzola in the north to Papagayo in the south, climbing several volcanoes along the way. The idea of walking the length…
Hot-Air Balloons Take to the Skies over Loikaw
One of Myanmar’s most iconic and recognisable tours, Balloons Over Bagan, has set sail for new horizons this month with the launch of a new hot-air balloon flight…
See Laos with InsideAsia Tours
From the ancient streets of Luang Prabang to the peaceful island of Don Daeng on the Mekong River, this 14-night adventure takes you on an exhilarating journey through Laos. Travelling…
