Aboriginal Tourism in New South Wales increases by 60%
The Aboriginal tourism sector in the New South Wales has increased by 60 percent in the past year making it one of the most popular states for international visitors looking…
First Full-scale London Theatre Opening in 80 years
The first full-scale theatre to be built in London in 80 years is The Bridge, a brand-new 900-seat adaptable theatre space founded by the London Theatre Company near London Bridge…
Searching for Sherlock
It is 125 years since the publication of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first introduced Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to readers of The Strand Magazine…
Romantic Castles, Rhine Magic and Refreshing Riesling
The city of Wiesbaden is not only the state capital of the region of Hessen, it is also the perfect place to explore romantic and culinary aspects of Germany that…
Things to Do in Panama City
Many travellers have heard of things to do in Panama City – the canal, casinos, etc – but on his most recent visit, Mike East saw many changes and much…
Isle of Wight Launches New Literary Heroes Trail
Following hard on the heels of the launch of its Victoria’s Island Trail to celebrate the appearance of the Victoria & Abdul movie, Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has now…
Food Tours in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a dream destination for foodies, boasting a kaleidoscope of flavours, cooking techniques and unique dishes just waiting for tourists to try. Marissa Carruthers looks at how food…
Tajikistan Travel – Dushanbe Lost in Time
Johan Smits shares his fascination for an intriguing mix of old-world charm and bold new vision in Tajikistan’s curious capital, Dushanbe. The employee shoos us away with a mixture of…
Mongolia Travel: Staying in a Ger
In a country full of images of Genghis Khan and exoticism, Mongolia Travel has found its place firmly on the adventure travel map. Tegan Chapman travels there for a colourful…
Nepal Earthquake: Return to Nuwakot
After trekking in Nepal, Mark Bibby Jackson returns to Kathmandu to travel to the ancient capital of Nuwakot, itself devastated by the Nepal Earthquake 2015, to catch up with a…
Campeche Mexico: Another Side of Yucatan
There is a lot more to the Yucatan Peninsula than overdeveloped resorts, especially for the more adventurous traveller as Mike East discovered when he visited Campeche Mexico…
Louvre Abu Dhabi to Open in November
Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced it will open its doors to the public on 11 November 2017. It is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world: a…
Great Rail Journeys Top 10 Autumn Tours
With the European summer drawing to a close, and cooler, crisper days around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about that autumn get-away. Foliage will be changing the scenery…
Amsterdam Things to Do: Festivals & Culture
Coffee shops and red light district, if that’s your image of Amsterdam then think again, the Dutch city has some of the finest culture and gastronomy in Europe. I fully…
The Future Face of Tourism is Ours to Shape
Travel Begins at 40 founder and editor, Mark Bibby Jackson sets out his view of what the future face of tourism should be…
City Break: Singapore
The ride from Changi International airport always leaves me dazzled. My eyes lap up the tree-lined, functional roads with rows of colourful, manicured flowerbeds serving as a barrier to oncoming…
Road to Mandalay by Motodup
On the road to Mandalay there are no strangers just friends we have yet to meet. Certainly this is an epithet shared by my motodop driver for the day, Htoo…
Less is More in Laos
The more I travel, the more I come to appreciate the beauty of less. It is many years now since the Lonely Planet books helped to achieve precisely the opposite…
Things to Do in Hanoi in 48 Hours
From drinking coffee to wandering around Hien Kien Lake and the Old Quarter, and sampling some bia hoi, Marissa Carruthers discovers there are plenty of things to do in Hanoi…
East Timor: Discovering A Lost World
Visitors to Pousada Baucau are greeted by pastel pink balustrades, high-ceilinged rooms, and old photos from Portugal’s colonial days. In the breeze and flower-filled hotel restaurant, leather-bound menus announce: Restaurante…
Zadar Croatia Holidays – from Rome to Hitchcock
Croatia’s long coastline and the historic city of Dubrovnik has led to the country being tipped as one of the hot spots for 2018, however, as Mark Bibby Jackson finds…
Off-the-beaten Track in Burma
Once forbidden to the West, Myanmar, or Burma, has seen a dramatic recent rise in tourism that threatens its intrinsic charm. Mark Bibby Jackson examines the booming sector and discovers…
Bali Travel Revisited Twenty Years On
The Bali travel and tourism industry has developed a pace in the twenty years since a youthful Mark Bibby Jackson visited the remote village of Ubud, but have they changed…
