Channing Tatum and Jessie J enjoy a night out…after ex wife Jenna Dewan announces engagement

Channing Tatum and his popstar lover Jessie J endured a brief split in December of 2019, but come late January the pair were back in action. And the couple enjoyed an intimate dinner with friends at Nobu restaurant in Malibu on Tuesday evening. Hours before their late night munch, Channing’s ex wife Jenna Dewan took to Instagram to announce … Read more

Japan’s coolest secret… Ten ways to enjoy the mesmerising – and often snowy – island of Hokkaido

All eyes are on Japan this year as it hosts the Rugby World Cup in September and the next G20 meeting in June, and readies itself for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.  But visitors who want to explore beyond the obvious tourist attractions should consider Hokkaido. The wild north island is a peaceful enclave of stunning nature … Read more

Hamburg for under £100 a night! Enjoy the unexpected green elegance of this city on the cheap

‘I was born in Liverpool but grew up in Hamburg,’ was John Lennon’s impression of Germany’s second city. But The Beatles left the Reeperbahn in 1962, and the neon signs of Hamburg’s red light district are best avoided.  Instead, embrace the unexpected green elegance of this industrial city.  Take in the parks and lakes while stopping … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Stick to single servings if you enjoy eating popcorn

HEALTH NOTES: Stick to single servings if you enjoy eating popcorn By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:08 GMT, 6 April 2019 | Updated: 22:08 GMT, 6 April 2019 Snack-loving Britons eat nearly 50 per cent more crisps than they should in one sitting, a study shows. As for popcorn, they exceed the recommended amount … Read more

Here’s how to enjoy Seville for under £100 a night

With temperatures in the mid-20s and a lively cafe culture, Seville is brilliant to visit now, although it will be busy (with pricey rooms) over Easter and during Feria de Abril festivities a fortnight later.  Yet Andalusia’s capital thrives on its buzz — and its flamboyance.  Flamenco dancers perform in the streets near the gothic … Read more

How to enjoy Jerusalem, from the most sacred sites to brilliant shops

I loved Bible stories as a child, so when I left school I took myself off to Jerusalem to find where its main characters had once walked. Decades later, I still return several times a year and always find something to inspire me. The golden stone, the landscape, the intoxicating smell of herbs in the markets … Read more