Private Egyptologist Tour: Carnarvon’s Egypt
In celebration of the new, and final, return of the Tutankhamun exhibition to London this month (Saatchi & Saatchi Gallery, 2 November 2 to 3 May, 2020), Corinthian Travel has…
30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
One of the most remarkable events in the last 50 years has to be the Fall of the Berlin Wall. On 9 November 1989, the physical barrier that separated East…
Bangladesh Rickshaw Art : Photo Journey
Travel Begins at 40’s Johan Smits shares his love of the brilliant rickshaw art in Bangladesh with a series of colourful photos. To foreign visitors in Bangladesh, the ubiquitous and…
Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh
In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the discovery the tomb of the boy king a new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh…
Essential Antwerp: of Beer and Rubens
Mark Bibby Jackson makes a long overdue visit to see essential Antwerp, the city of Rubens, to visit his first Belgian beer festival and drink in the culture. My stepfather…
Samuel Pepys Silver Plate at Museum of London
Silver plate belonging to 17th century London diarist Samuel Pepys on display in the Museum of London. A silver trencher plate belonging to Samuel Pepys has been put…
Stockholm Craft Beer : an Enigma Explained
Mark Bibby Jackson finally gets to grip with the Swedish capital and its rather awkward relationship with alcohol, while discovering some Stockholm craft beer bars. One thing I had never…
Uluru Climbing Ban to Start Saturday
For years climbing Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, was on the bucket list of most people’s travels to Australia. But now no longer, or at least not from Saturday…
Royal Barge Procession 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
The magnificent Royal Barge Procession in Thailand, a very rare and grand event with much splendour, will take place again this December after a seven-year-long hiatus…
Royal Barge Procession Thailand Now in December
The Royal Barge Procession Thailand – a very rare and grand event marking the end of the year-long celebrations of the new Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation…
England : Second Best Tourist Destination
Forget the Brexit blues as England is unofficially the second best tourist destination, at least according to the wise scribes at Lonely Planet. The linguistically self-defeating…
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…
Royal Horseguards Hotel – A Political Journey
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the Royal Horseguards Hotel London in the heat of the capital’s political turmoil and discover it a most appropriate venue. It was a…
Fontevraud Abbey and a Night of Bubbles
After visiting some Loire Valley Chateaux and the Apocalypse Tapestry, Mark Bibby Jackson continues his French cultural Odyssey to Fontevraud Abbey and Saumur. The Loire Valley isn’t solely about wine…
Loire Valley Chateaux, Wine and Tapestries
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to France to traipse around Loire Valley chateaux, sample the local wine and stand in amazement. There are moments in your life when you enter a…
Annual Algarve Arts Programme Returns
Algarve Tourism authorities have launched the fourth edition of its innovative arts and cultural programme- 365 Algarve. From now to the end of May 2020, the region…
Fotografiska Stockholm : A Quest for Humanity?
On his most recent visit to the Swedish capital, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Fotografiska Stockholm, and emerges from the wonderful photographic museum with more questions than answers. I have a…
Visit Stockholm; You’ll Love It
Travel Begins at 40 has teamed together with Altovita.com to give you some tips on what to do when you visit Stockholm, from its culture to its food and spectacular scenery…
Things To Do in Maastricht in a Day
After visiting Rotterdam, Mike East planned to spend just a few rushed hours in Maastricht; however, the city trapped him with unexpected charms. It was supposed to be a hop…
9 Things to Do in Antwerp in Winter
Antwerp, one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities in 2018 and unofficial capital of Flanders, belongs on everyone’s bucket list. Home to Belgium’s best nightlife and filled with historical monuments…
Khövsgöl Ice Festival 2024, Mongolia
Each March, residents of Mongolia’s Khövsgöl Lake area celebrate the Khövsgöl Ice Festival with horse-drawn sleighs, elaborate ice sculptures, traditional food and vibrant competitions including ice skating…
This Is What To See in Rome in a Weekend
Rome is a city rich with history and culture. A destination filled with things to do and places to see, which can make choosing exactly what to do a little…
History-related Trips Increase in Popularity
Responsible Travel, the world’s largest responsible tourism website, has seen enquiries for history-related trips surge by over a third, year on year, with travellers looking to discover…
The Watermill Announces 2020 Creative Holidays
Situated beside a river in the small village of Posara in Tuscany, The Watermill is a complex of beautifully-restored buildings originating in the 17th century…
