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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.Mini-Portfolio Work Examples
- Coolcation in Coastal Lithuania – Travel Begins at 40
- Hotel Victoria Robin Hood’s Bay – Travel Begins at 40
- Industrial Heritage in Creusot Montceau, Burgundy – Travel Begins at 40
- Exploring Nature in Kentucky and West Virginia – Travel Begins at 40
- Tackling the Gros Piton Hike Saint Lucia – Travel Begins at 40
- Discovering Community Tourism in Saint Lucia – Travel Begins at 40
- 24 Hours in Nashville Tennessee and Franklin – Travel Begins at 40
- Tennessee Road Trip though the Smoky Mountains – Travel Begins at 40
- A Slow Antidote to Modern Times at Carew – Travel Begins at 40
- Tasting the Wine in Beaune, Burgundy – Travel Begins at 40
Recent & Upcoming Trips
Allerona Italy, Coastal Lithuania and Bydgoszcz Poland all May 2026; upcoming trip to Northumberland, Newcastle, the Lake District and Sommerset (June)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), VietnamSpecialisms
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), WineSocial Media
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