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Discover Bhutan with Village Ways

Discover Bhutan with Village Ways

Responsible tourism specialist Village Ways introduces Bhutan, the last great Himalayan kingdom and a little-visited and enigmatic country. New for this year is a 13-day Villages and Valleys of Bhutan itinerary…

Short Breaks from Portugal to Norway

Short Breaks from Portugal to Norway

It is particularly rewarding escaping to somewhere completely different, even for just a short while, and for this reason Inntravel introduces a whole host of new Slow short breaks, each…

Estonia Celebrates its Centenary

Estonia Celebrates its Centenary

The Republic of Estonia was born on 24 February 1918. As the country prepares to celebrates the 100th anniversary this year through art, film and theatre, there’s never been a…

Special Interest Holidays in 2018

Special Interest Holidays in 2018

Authentic Adventures, the creative travel specialists in worldwide painting, singing, walking and sightseeing holidays, have launched a new website with a new collection of inspirational small group, special interest holidays…

Celebrate Modernism in Palm Springs

Celebrate Modernism in Palm Springs

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…

Interested in Culture?

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.

Culture Trip

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.

Colourful Festivals

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.

Cultural Shock

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.

City of Culture

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.