Sky-high Cocktails at Hyatt Place London City East
On his visit to London’s East End, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Hyatt Place London City East, and discovers a wonderful new hotel with breath-taking views and excellent cocktails…
A Cottage in the Wood and a Land Rover Experience
Continuing his journey from Stoke to Cardiff, Mark Bibby Jackson stops of at the Cottage in the Wood hotel just outside of Malvern to enjoy the breath-taking views and amazing…
Gilsland Hall : a Walk from Hadrian’s Wall
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Gilsland Hall Hotel a former spa and convalescent home straddled on the borders of Cumbria and Northumberland with great access to Hadrian’s Wall. Few parts of…
Copenhagen Officially Global Culinary Capital
The stars of the restaurant world converged 5 October 2021 for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021, in Antwerp, Flanders sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna…
A Walk On the Streets of London’s East End
Mark Bibby Jackson experiences street life in London’s East End discovering arguably the best samosas in the capital. The East End of London has always been one of my favourite…
Amazing Views at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
On his journey through the countryside and castles of Wales, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa to enjoy what must be one of the most spectacular…
Mount Rigi : Queen of the Swiss Alps
Mark Bibby Jackson is fortunate enough to take the steam train up Mount Rigi on the oldest mountain railway in Europe, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2021. The sound of…
Food Tourism Can Boost Recovery
Erik Wolf, executive director of The World Food Travel Association, explains how food tourism can help to boost sectoral recovery post-pandemic. World Food Travel Association research shows that food-loving visitors…
The Marylebone Hotel: a Capital Base
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise use the Marylebone Hotel London to examine the surrounding area including The Wallace Collection and the oldest existing bookshop. Is it mar-li-bone or mar-li-bun? Or…
Bridlington Kite Festival, UK 2024
The Bridlington Kite Festival close to the popular Yorkshire coastal resort is held in May 2024. There will be a wide array of kites in various different colours and designs over the two days…
Things to Do in Greenwich London in Two Days
James Clark lived in London for many years, but never really spent much time in Greenwich, apart from the odd night at The George & Dragon on Blackheath Hill. So…
Alpina Gstaad: Zero Waste Watchmaking
A keen collaborator with trailblazing brands in the sustainability space, The Alpina Gstaad has partnered with newly launched ID Genève. This disruptive, Swiss watch brand…
The Dilly Hotel London and Madhu’s Restaurant
James Clark checks into The Dilly London and finds an elegant hotel with excellent service, as well as an Indian restaurant with a Kenyan twist. A hotel has dominated no…
French Dining at The Great House Lavenham
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise revisit The Great House Hotel and Restaurant in Lavenham to experience the wonderful French cuisine as well as pop in on the Little Hall Museum…
Taste East Devon Festival 2024
This September will see the county of Devon become a foodie’s delight as the field to fork Taste East Devon Festival 2023 takes over the countryside. The festival will feature…
Changing Tides of Isle of Wight Restaurants and Pubs
On his annual pilgrimage Mark Bibby Jackson revisits some familiar Isle of Wight restaurants to discover a clear tidal shift. For decades the Isle of Wight has been one of…
Editor Appears on Food Travel Talk TV
Travel Begins at 40 editor Mark Bibby Jackson appeared on Food Travel Talk TV on 21 July when he was interviewed by the show’s founder and presenter Erik Wolf. Bibby…
New Foodie Focus For Steam Railway
Staffordshire’s Churnet Valley Railway announces new enhanced dining train experiences collection for 2021. It’s been nine months since the bell for boarding rang and the whistle…
Saarland: Sustainable Travel Destination Just the Beginning
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Birgit Grauvogel, CEO of the Saarland Tourist Board, Germany about how the region became a sustainable travel destination, and why this is just the…
Slow Tourism in Toulouse at Hotel Albert 1ER
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Emmanuel Hilaire the owner of boutique Hotel Albert 1ER to discuss slow tourism in Toulouse. Rejecting mass consumption and focusing on well-being, natural resources…
Berne to Be Wild in Switzerland
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the myriad of things to do in Berne Switzerland, a cultural and culinary capital with a laidback Bohemian vibe and a remarkable outdoor culture. My heart…
Sarojin Cares Gastronomy Package
Following the success of its previous Sarojin Cares packages, luxurious boutique residence, The Sarojin, has launched a brand new Sarojin Cares Gastronomy package complete…
Bookish Break at the University Arms Cambridge
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise take a mini-break at the University Arms Cambridge, visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle’s Yard. It’s a bibliophile’s dream, a stay at the beautifully renovated…
Njori Launches Pack-away Smart Cooker
The design duo behind pioneering kitchenware for prestigious clients including Joseph Joseph and Jamie Oliver is set to shake up the kitchen smart tech market…
