Profession(s)

Writer, Journalist, Author, Editor, Presenter

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Biography

Mark Bibby Jackson is the founder and editor of the website Travel Begins at 40, and Hairy Traveller. He was the Director of Communications at the British Guild of Travel Writers. Mark has a Diploma in Climate Friendly Travel and writes extensively about sustainable travel. His other specialisms are writing about travel to converted industrial spaces, wine and beer. He loves a long rail journey or road trip. He is the presenter of Hairy Traveller YouTube channel, and has launched, published and edited several magazines, websites and newsletters, as well as award-winning novels.

Destination Expertise

United Kingdom (UK), England, Wales, Scotland, Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, North America, Central America, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Sicily, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Saint Lucia, Spain, Balearic Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States of America (USA), Vietnam

Specialisms

Art Galleries & Museums, Culture & History, Ecotourism, Ethical or Responsible Travel, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Hotel Reviews, Hiking, Luxury Travel, Over 50s, Rail Travel, Road Trips, Solo Travel, Slow Travel, Sustainable Travel, Walking, Wildlife & Birdlife (non-safari), Wine

Recent & Upcoming Trips

France Bergerac & Burgundy (February 2026 / 2 weeks); USA Tennessee Kentucky New York State (March 2026 / 1 month); Saint Lucia (April 2026 / 1 week); Cyprus (April 2026 / 4 nights); Jersey (May 2026 / 4 nights); Poland (May 2026 / 4 nights)

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