7 Global Festivals in December
From the India to Turkey and Colombia to Belgium, we bring you the best festivals in December, including where to ring in the New Year, and that is not even…
7 Festivals in March 2024 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2024 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Esoteric Worldwide Festivals for 2024
As we enter the new year, Mark Bibby Jackson provides a guide to worldwide festivals for 2024. From voodoo in West Africa to miraculous lords and Hampshire watercress, here is…
6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
Top 10 Things to Do in India for an Unforgettable Trip
Welcome to our guide on things to do in India, one of the most culturally diverse and fascinating countries in the world. India offers an unparalleled travel experience, with a…
Monuments to Markets: Things to Do in Delhi, India
If you’re planning a visit to India, Delhi should definitely be on your itinerary. As the country’s capital city, Delhi is a bustling metropolis that offers a rich cultural heritage…
Where To Go in March 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Death in Varanasi: The Burning Ghats
In the second of two photo essays from Varanasi India we discover the cremation rituals at the burning ghats on the banks of the Ganges river. Read the first article…
Life in Varanasi India: Ganga Aarti
The first of two photo essays from Varanasi India exploring life and death in the holy city along the banks of the Ganges river. Varanasi is also known by its…
5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India
Considering its vast size and enormous population, it’s no surprise that India is an incredible diverse country home to many different ethnic groups and religions. And with each of these…
8 Inspiring Travel Images of Asia
Although travel has been prevented for most of us, we can still dream of the future. Hopefully these wonderful travel images of Asia by Rupert Marlow will inspire you on…
Kerala Family Holiday from Corinthian Travel
Corinthian Travel’s new Kerala Family Holiday is a relaxed, 12-day tropical journey, combining fun activities with stunning nature and beach time on the Indian Ocean…
Uttarayan 2024, International Kite Festival
During Uttarayan, one of India’s most eagerly awaited celebrations, the International Kite Festival in the state of Gujarat sees millions of kites…
Sikkim and 6 Other Unique Villages in India
India is an incredibly diverse region that is home to as many as 1599 languages and at least nine religions. This variety can be attributed to it consisting of many…
New Ganges Cruise and Jungle Book Tour
Heritage River Journeys, the luxury river cruise brand from the Exotic Heritage Group, has announced three special departures in 2020 that combine a Ganges cruise…
Discover Odisha (Orissa) in Northern India
A visit to Odisha (formerly Orissa) in eastern India will reveal an enchanting land affectionately referred to as the ‘Soul of India’ that is noted for its sublime temple architecture…
Exclusive Kerala with Corinthian Travel
Exclusive Kerala is the ultimate way to experience this beautiful slice of south Indian tropical paradise, with accommodation in some of Kerala’s finest boutique retreats…
Durga Puja Festival 2024, India
Durga Puja, one of the most important festivals for Hindu Bengalis, is the biggest yearly event in Kolkata and known as the Carnival of the East. Usually taking place in September or October…
Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2024, Kerala, India
Usually held every year on the second Saturday of August, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race sees huge, iconic snake boats engaged in a fierce and colourful contest. It has turned…
Onam Festival 2024, Kerala, India
During the days of the Onam Festival, the biggest and most spectacular festival of Kerala, the entire Indian state goes on a spree of celebrations, music and dance performances, elaborate…
Visit the The Golden Triangle and Ranthambore
Summer holidays are all very well, but nothing guarantees a warm glow more than having an autumn escape in the diary. Tick India’s Golden Triangle off the bucket list on…
Visit the Tribes & Lions of Gujarat
Corinthian Travel has created a new two-week itinerary to India entitled ‘Tribes & Lions of Gujarat’ – a private, chauffeured tour which showcases the cultural and natural attractions of this…
