This is flipping fun! Penguins are given a chance to explore Singapore zoo after lack of human contact left them bored Singapore State Zoo is closed to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic Penguin keepers decided to give the creatures a free run of the empty complex They were apparently unimpressed by the climbing frames … Read more
The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: See the sights of Europe on Kirsten Dunst’s grand tour and recreate a luxury spa experience Kirsten Dunst tours Europe in movie thriller The Two Faces Of January MarBella Collection hotels in Greece has launched online beauty tutorials Head to VisitFinland.com for glorious photos … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Soak up some Mallorcan sunshine and enjoy a rollercoaster ride in Holland – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home Follow detectives in The Mallorca Files as they solve cases on the Spanish island Plunge 130ft on a virtual rollercoaster ride at Holland’s Efteling Park Get the blood … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore the Cotswolds with TV’s Adam Henson – have lunch with the farmer star of the BBC’s Countryfile and see six fantastic gardens By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 10:51 BST, 13 April 2020 There are few places more quintessentially English than … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Seeing great cities through the eyes of a blind man and discovering the Amalfi coast with Pierce Brosnan – how to explore the world from home BBC’s Peter White charts his travels in the podcast Blind Man Roams The Globe The movie Love Is All You Need is set in both Copenhagen … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Be dazzled by Italy and delve into Paris’s secret maze of tunnels – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home The Secret Catacombs Of Paris podcast explores the city’s underground tunnels Remind yourself of famous sights with the World Landmarks 1000-piece puzzle Film fans can fall in love … Read more
First visitors to Disneyland’s eagerly awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land will get just FOUR HOURS to explore it Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Disneyland California on May 31 Some fans took to Twitter to worry four hours is not enough to explore the land Guests wanting to visit during the … Read more
The Mariana Trench is the deepest spot in the world’s oceans and only a handful of people have been there. But for the first time, travellers are being offered the opportunity to explore it – if they have a spare $100,000 to $200,000 (£83,000 to £166,000). Isle of Man-based Eyos Expeditions is offering three members … Read more
Drake’s Island will get its first visitors in 30 years as the former naval fortress off Plymouth is transformed into a luxury holiday resort Drake’s Island, 600 yards off the coast of Plymouth, has lain derelict for 30 years But after it was purchased by Plymouth businessman boat trips were announced Three boatloads of guests … Read more
Lisbon is one of the coolest and most exciting capitals in Europe. And there’s so much to see and do from monuments and museums to quirky places to eat and stay. Here are some tips on how to make the most of a budget-friendly city break… WHERE TO STAY Casa do Barao, Bairro Alto Snazzy: … Read more