Internment, Gin, Train Rides and Climbing the Laxey Wheel Isle of Man
After going on his Isle of Man walks, Mark Bibby Jackson takes a couple of train rides as he explores the island’s industrial heritage including the Laxey Wheel Isle of…
Almanac X Alcron Prague Celebrates Launch of Sleeper Train
With the launch of the new European Sleeper train route from Brussels to Prague in March 2024, Almanac X Alcron Prague is offering a new sleeper train package, All Aboard…
Sri Lanka Train Ride, Tea Plantations and the Pekoe Trail
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an amazing Sri Lanka train ride, visits former capital Kandy, tea plantations and hikes along the Pekoe Trail. I first fell in love with train…
Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway
On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…
11 Most Scenic Railway Journeys in the World
Train travel has always been an exciting and captivating way to explore new places, especially when it comes to scenic railway journeys. There’s something magical about sitting back and watching…
Byway: The Slow Travel Future is Now
To mark Earth Day, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Cat Jones, the Founder of Byway, the travel company that is firmly putting slow travel on the map. You opened Byway…
Best Ways to Visit Scotland this Spring
Spring has officially sprung. Along with longer days and higher temperatures comes the urge to explore the wonderful landscapes our island has to offer. There are so many highlights to…
Explore France by Train in 2022
With sustainability and regenerative travel at the heart of what Travel Begins at 40 believes in, we have decided to highlight some great offers from like-minded travel companies. First is…
Copper Canyon, a Train Ride and Mennonites in Chihuahua Mexico
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the state of Chihuahua Mexico in search of dogs instead he falls in love with the amazing Copper Canyon, goes on a spectacular train ride and…
Byway’s Flight Free Vegan Planner
This Veganuary, flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner to help carbon conscious consumers enjoy plant based holidays by train, boat and…
Sustainable Switzerland by Train and Boat
Climate-Friendly Travel Writer Mark Bibby Jackson suggests you might consider travelling to Sustainable Switzerland for your next holiday. With the red list now officially a thing of the past –…
Discover the World European Rail Journeys
Discover the World has launched a new collection of rail journeys across Europe enabling travellers to enjoy car free adventures across the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Alps, and even the Arctic…
Boscobel House, a Spitfire and a Steam Train
On his visit to Staffordshire, Mark Bibby Jackson takes a ride on the Churnet Valley Railway, pops in on a Spitfire and visits the original Royal Oak at Boscobel House…
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…
Heathrow Express Fleet of Trains
Heathrow Express has launched a newly refurbished fleet of 12 Class 387 trains. This marks the first fleet refresh since Heathrow Express launched over 20 years ago, in 1998. In…
Rocky Mountaineer Expands to the US
Luxury Canadian rail operator, Rocky Mountaineer, is expanding its network in the US this summer with the inaugural Rockies to Red Rocks on 15 August. To celebrate its launch, Visit…
Days Out By Rail Campaign Launched
In a move to get Brits back on track, Scenic Rail Britain has this week launched a national awareness campaign to promote the delights and benefits of ‘Days Out by…
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…
Trainhugger Gets Britain Back on Track
Ground-breaking new train ticketing service Trainhugger is enabling people to explore Britain by rail, see friends and family again and care for the planet – all at the touch of…
NYMR Full Steam Ahead for 2021
One of the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its eagerly anticipated 2021 season and will open the heritage line…
Celebrate Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Amtrak, the USA’s national railroad train network. In 1971, Amtrak set up their headquarters in Washington, DC and continues to…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Future Secured
One of the UK’s most popular attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, has announced the success, and the closure of, its ‘Crisis Appeal’, which was set up to support…
Celebrate 150 Years Mount Rigi Railways
Next year, Mount Rigi Railways, the oldest mountain railway in Europe will celebrate its 150th anniversary. This important moment in Swiss history – and indeed in the history of global…
Follow the Sustainable Roads of Dante
Emilia Romagna’s Roads of Dante (“Vie di Dante”) has been recognised in the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel guide as a ‘sustainability winner.’ The ancient path…
