Copenhagen: Exploring its Happiness Museum, Tivoli Gardens and beautiful townhouses and waterfront

Within moments of arriving by train in Copenhagen, I’m already smiling. The central station is steps away from the fairy-lit utopia of Tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest operating amusement park in the world, and shrieks of delight from its rollercoasters are often the first sound visitors hear. Built in 1843 by King Christian VIII to entertain … Read more

Dwayne Johnson opens up about exploring the ‘complicated’ relationship with his father

Fans of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will now get an ‘origin story,’ so to speak, to his meteoric rise in the new NBC series Young Rock, with the actor opening up about his ‘complicated’ relationship with his father, wrestling legend Rocky Johnson. The elder Johnson passed away suddenly last year at age 75, with his … Read more

Norfolk holidays: How exploring a holy site that drew kings can be a heavenly experience 

A delightful narrow gauge railway, a farmer’s market run by a former MI6 chief and a holy site that once drew emperors and kings: The intriguing delights of heavenly Norfolk The Daily Mail’s Kit Hesketh-Harvey reveals the bucolic delights and religious history of Norfolk   Walsingham, a tranquil cluster of hamlets, was once among the four … Read more

Exploring the most beautiful estuaries in England, from Norfolk to Cornwall

I love the sea. I love rivers. The point at which the two come together, an estuary, leaves me inexplicably excited. Between the ebbs and flows of the tides, estuaries hold secrets – some a bit murky, but all the more fascinating for it – and some of Britain’s most potent history. The Wash, the … Read more

Wessex holidays: The joys of exploring the unspoilt landscapes of Hardy country 

The only way is Wessex! The joys of exploring the unspoilt landscapes of Hardy country The Daily Mail’s Neil Clark explored the North Wessex Downs – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty He started in the town of Wantage and visited villages including Letcombe Regis and Upper Lambourn His journey also took him to the … Read more

Exploring Roquefort’s amazing caves and the pretty villages where selfie-takers must… say cheese!

A lingering odour haunts the streets of this sleepy village in southern France. It’s neither unpleasant nor overwhelming – wafts of air carry hints of the salty, full-bodied aroma of roquefort cheese, made in the place whose name it shares. The ribbon of a village snuggled at the base of a limestone plateau in the … Read more

Tenerife holidays: Exploring the secret side of this Canary Island

Step into Tenerife’s secret side: It’s not all beaches and infinity pools on the popular Canary Island Most people don’t consider Tenerife a place for walkers: it’s the beaches and tapas that attract the crowds But Matthew Hirtes joined the challenging Grand Walking Tour of Tenerife and got lost in the island’s beauty His favourite … Read more

Exploring Jersey is easy when you’re on a bike that does all the work

The popularity of e-bike hire sites across the globe suggests they’re here to stay – and with an electric motor that kicks in when the going gets tough, it’s easy to see why. The latest example is EVieBikes (evie.je) on the Channel Islands. The bikes are wonderfully easy to hire – locate your nearest one … Read more

The best walking apps and websites for exploring the UK

With most UK Covid restrictions limiting us to local exercise, websites and apps listing the best walks close to home have been booming. The National Trust has seen visits to 1,300 walking trails pages on its website double already this month, while the Ramblers, which offers more than 3,000 routes on its website, has recently … Read more

Exploring Whitby, the spooky town that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula 

A staycation location to get your teeth into: Exploring Whitby, the spooky town that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula A holiday to Whitby in 1890 inspired Bram Stoker to bring his supernatural vampire tale to life  He was captivated by the ruins of the clifftop Abbey, stories of mysterious shipwrecks and spooky local tales  … Read more