Visit the World’s Oldest Temple in Turkey
Whilst Stonehenge is a genuine ancient monument at around 5000 years of age, compared with the 12,000-year-old temple of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, it is positively new. Göbekli Tepe, which…
Soak Up the History of Southern Ontario
From Uncle Tom’s Cabin to North Buxton, southern Ontario is an area of rich history waiting to be explored. The area is home to the African-Canadian Heritage Tour and the story…
Ireland Travel by the History Book
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise set off back in time on an Ireland travel yarn to unearth echoes of Raleigh, Cromwell and De Valera, as well as an invaluable Blue…
Pamir Highway, a Road Less Travelled
After travelling through the Wakhan Valley, Johan Smits reaches the famed Pamir Highway traversing Tajikistan’s GBAO to reach what feels like the top of the world. One of the two…
Greece to Nicaragua: Easter Holidays
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…
Antwerp Celebrates Diamonds and Baroque
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…
Things to Do in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Boats & Cool Bars
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…
Visit Heritage Top 10 UK Romantic Spots
Visit Heritage, the destination for all things history and heritage in the UK, has picked its top romantic recommendations across the UK. Ideal for planning a weekend away for two…
Your Journey’s End Starts Here
Showing in cinemas this week, the new film Journey’s End offers a poignant portrayal into the camaraderie of troops as they endure the boredom and terror of being in the trenches…
Observations on the Wye Valley
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise decide to take an old companion along with them during their journey along the Wye Valley in Wales…
Trekking the Wakhan Valley, Tajikistan
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…
South Africa to Mark Mandela’s 100th Anniversary
The year 2018 is set to be momentous for South Africa as the nation celebrates 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela. In addition to the wealth of Mandela-related…
New Properties and Gastronomic Experiences in the Dordogne
Simply Périgord, the South-west France holiday rental specialist, continues to snap up the best of the region’s holiday homes with the addition of eight gorgeous properties to the collection for…
Hull: a Surprising City of Culture
When Hull was chosen to be the UK’s latest city of culture a few pairs of eyebrows were raised – mine for one. I had spent three years in the…
Planes, Trails and Adventures … 100 Years of the RAF in Lincolnshire
I’s been called the spiritual home of the RAF, was at the centre of the UK’s fledgling aviation industry, home to the world’s first military air academy and known as…
SouthWest Germany: Where Winter Means Romance
Christmas is coming and nowhere is more Christmassy than SouthWest Germany. In the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg, all five senses come in to play: guests see sparkling decorations at…
Oman Holidays: A Leap into the Unknown
When considering a trip to the the Middle East, Oman holidays might not be top of your list, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sultanate has a rich culture…
Japan Travel: Glamping, Zip-cords and Samurai
On a mindfulness trip, Mark Bibby Jackson is surprised to discover the Japan travel scene confound all his expectations, and picks up a few tips towards enlightenment along the way…
Hugging on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Lesley Perlman undertakes the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and finds out she’s taken on a bit more than she can chew. “That’s the Kentucky Hug…heh heh…,” the guide drawled in a…
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Back in the USSR
Johan Smits wanders through Bishkek where he encounters Bolshevik statues, a free election campaign and crafted ales. Before I set off to visit Kyrgyzstan’s quirky capital Bishkek, a former resident…
Hawkstone Hall Set For a Face Lift
Hawkstone Hall, a magnificent Grade I listed 18th Century mansion, set within 88 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, has been purchased by The Distinctly Hospitable Group, making them the fourth…
Bavarian Beer Queens and Romantic Castles
You may have heard of German Beer Queens but did you know that Frankfurt is one of the few cities in Germany that boasts a Wine Queen? The Frankfurt Rhine-Main…
Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
While many trekkers seek fields afar for their trekking Nirvana, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers his stroll along the peaceful Pembrokeshire Coast Path a relaxing experience, despite a false start. Somewhere…
Classic Nepal with Titan Travel
There are few places Titan hasn’t explored in the last 40 years as it seeks out new adventures for clients. This classic tour of Nepal is however the first time Titan has based an entire tour on this country…
