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Linear, low-level buildings, pops of colour and perfectly manicured gardens are synonymous with the Californian desert oasis, Greater Palm Springs, which will celebrate its mid-century architecture throughout Modernism Week, taking…
Intrepid Travel has just launched six new tours specifically designed for solo parents and their children. A first of its kind, the experiential travel company says it is long overdue…
From Athens and Madrid to Sweden and Estonia, here are some of the special Easter holiday ideas provided to Travel Begins at 40 by Travel PR…
They may still be sweeping up the beads from this week’s New Orleans Mardi Gras parade, but that doesn’t mean there’s any lull in the city’s celebration schedule. …
From Scotland and Paris to Sicily and Ethiopia, check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from Travel PR…
Throughout 2018 and into next year, the Belgian city of Antwerp will see a host of exciting cultural events, from Flemish Masters and diamonds to jazz, dance and theatre…
An exuberant city full of spectacular baroque architecture, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are many things to do in Stockholm, especially in its old town, Gamla Stan, and its…
National Maritime Museum Cornwall will present a major new exhibition, Titanic Stories, which will examine the stories of the Titanic’s momentous sinking on 15 April 1912, re-appraising many of the…
The birthplace of Western civilisation doesn’t disappoint when it comes to culture and art. If you love heritage, you’ll find historical sites and museums all over the country. But staying…
2017 was a great year for Abu Dhabi with the destination welcoming the brand new Louvre Abu Dhabi in November. Here is our look ahead to some of the highlights…
The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 has taken place with Canada clinching Top Country spot and Kyrgyzstan as this year’s Top Emerging Destination…
From Venice to the Shetlands and Talinn to Bohemia, check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from our friends at Travel PR…
From Galicia’s Lighthouse Way to the glory of the Italian Lakes, take a well-earned walk with On Foot Holidays – Galicia, Yorkshire, the Italian Lakes and Camino de Santiago…
Love is in the air in England as we approach Valentine’s Day – the perfect excuse to get soppy and whisper sweet nothings…
Pura Aventura, best known for its tailor-made authentic travel adventures to Latin America and Spain, are launching a brand new destination for 2018 – Portugal…
A cultural event capturing the beauty and pride of Vietnam’s 54 tribes, Anantara Hoi An’s Ethnic Minorities Festival returns in a monthly format on 31 January…
Dresden is giving its visitors a special gift: die Dresden Card. The free card gives you discounts for all the museums of the city of Dresden, as well as savings…
Bamboo Travel has created the ultimate foodie’s trip entitled ‘Gourmet China’ and, thanks to the new high-speed train link between Xian and Chengdu – which started operating December 2017 –…
Corinthian Travel has created a new itinerary entitled Local Kerala – The Real Marigold Experience based on the popular TV show in which a group of well-known personalities were exploring the possibility…
Expecting nothing but the soaring mountains in the Pamir region of Tajikistan, Johan Smits gets far more than he bargained for when trekking the Wakhan Valley. “Some of these petroglyphs…
As darkness falls and temperatures freeze in the midst of winter, thoughts draw to sunshine, sea life and palm-fringed beaches. The Palm Beaches offers 47 miles of pristine beaches, many…
Now in its sixth year, VAULT Festival returns to London from January 24 to March 18, 2018 with 300 individual shows, championing new writing, immersive experiences, comedy, film and late…
The hotly anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi opened its doors to visitors in November, following a VIP inauguration that was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron…
As 2018 approaches, many travellers seek a new destination to explore. For those who want the best experience, Spain’s Valencia Region should top your must-visit list. Bursting with natural beauty…
For many an appreciation of the culture of the country or community that you visit on your holidays is a major part of the travelling experience, especially for the more mature traveller.
Whether you are taking a short city break to Amsterdam or Paris, or going on a longer trip to a distant and exciting land, your experience is enriched by an appreciation of the local culture.
Ideally, time your trip to coincide with a major festival. At Travel Begins at 40 we have a whole section devoted to some of the most colourful and spectacular festivals from around the world. So whether it is the whirling dervishes of Konya, Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, the Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia or Benin’s Voodoo Festival that tickles your cultural fancy, let us guide your way.
Visiting an unfamiliar country can lead to a bit of a cultural shock, but don’t let this put you off making that special journey. Often it is when we leave our comfort zone that we reap most rewards.
Not that we always have to travel that far to have a rich and rewarding cultural experience. Hull is the current city of culture in the UK, and a trip there can be a surprisingly rewarding experience. Enjoy it.
