Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival, California, USA
The Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is a family friendly, immersive and rejuvenating independent event in the heart of California’s stunning desert. From 15 to 18 May 2025, festival-goers will…
In the Footsteps of Elvis in Shreveport Louisiana
Vegas, Hawaii, Nashville and, of course, Graceland, Memphis – these are destinations many an Elvis fan has firmly in their pilgrimage sights, or indeed, has visited multiple times. Yet there’s…
7 Festivals in March 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2025 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2025 Texas
A Texan Spectacle Like No Other Every spring, Houston transforms into the epicentre of cowboy culture as it hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. What began in 1932 as…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2025
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
Why Wisconsin is a Sustainable Tourist Destination Worth Exploring
As the focus on sustainable travel intensifies, Wisconsin, USA, is emerging as a beacon of eco-friendly tourism. Known for its pristine landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and innovative sustainability initiatives, the…
9 Festivals in February 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2025 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
Kwanzaa Celebrations in the USA 2024
When the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, the United States comes alive with a tapestry of cultural festivities. Among these, Kwanzaa celebrations stand out as a unique…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Tracing Presidential Paths in Secret Washington DC
Move over New York and Los Angeles — Washington, DC is stepping in to the spotlight as the ultimate destination for an American adventure. With its historic past, iconic landmarks…
Eudemonia Summit 2024, West Palm Beach, USA
The Eudemonia Summit is an exciting three-day event dedicated to exploring holistic wellness, personal growth and community connection. Attendees can expect inspiring talks, interactive workshops…
A Walk through Pittsburgh : a Surprising, Green City
The previous few days had challenged my pre-formed opinion of the Rust Belt. Buffalo and Cleveland were both interesting and lively cities with plenty of architectural gems and lots of…
Discovering Art in Cleveland Ohio
Mark Bibby Jackson continues his visit to Cleveland Ohio discovering the creative side and the art in the city. My trip to Cleveland coincides with the 32nd annual Parade the…
Mental Health America Conference, Washington DC
The Mental Health America Conference will be held in the capital of the USA from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 September, 2024. This premier event promises an engaging array of…
Mind+Body Month, West Hollywood
This September marks the inaugural Mind+Body Month in the City of West Hollywood, an initiative designed to highlight the distinctive West Hollywood community as an ideal place for both residents…
Cleveland Ohio : A Musical City with an Industrial Heart
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Cleveland Ohio an industrial city with its roots most definitely in music. Serendipity. I’ve said it before, but it is one of the most wonderful aspects…
American Massage Therapy Association National Convention, Tampa, USA
The American Massage Therapy Association National Convention is set to be an exciting event from 12 to 14 September 2024 in Tampa, USA…
Beautiful Buffalo : Silo City, Martin House and the Death of a President
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an architectural journey through Buffalo visiting Silo City, Martin House, the City Hall and Theodore Roosevelt Inauguration Site. It is a line I am going…
A Tour of Brutalist Architecture in Washington DC
World class cities are like good friends, it doesn’t matter how long it has been since you last met, there is an instant familiarity. Also, just like really good friends…
Annual Wellness Summit 2024, Chicago, USA
The Annual Wellness Summit in Chicago promises an energising and transformative experience this August. The summit will feature leading wellness experts, interactive workshops and…
All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe takes great pride in its nickname, the City Different. It has a lofty reputation for history, gastronomy, nature, culture — my personal Fab Four of travel. It’s capital…
Parade the Circle 2024, Cleveland Ohio
This June will see the 32nd Annual Parade the Circle as well as the Circle Village at the Wade Oval Cleveland. The festival starts the summer in the Circle season…
Marche du Nain Rouge Detroit 2025
The Marche du Nain Rouge Detroit takes place around the Spring Equinox. This traditional festival involves a parade in the Cass Corridor part of the city, were locals outwit the…
Paczki Day 2025 Detroit
Paczki Day is a Polish festival celebrated in Detroit and other cities in the United States Midwest on Fat Tuesday. The Polish celebration came to the United States with 19th…
