Past and present entwine at the Black Country Living Museum, where history is close enough to touch and stories of the past unfold

Victorian architecture, film history and curry are all on the menu in this West Yorkshire city

It’s 30 years since daily Eurostar services began whisking visitors to Belgium’s capital — and the city known for Tintin and beer is still full of surprises

A new generation in this storied Chinese megacity is eschewing the fast-paced lifestyles of their parents and embracing fun, freedom and living life to the full — and Shanghai is adapting in interesting ways

From Motown magic and gritty garage rock to pulsing techno, discover the sounds that make Detroit one of the world’s most influential music cities.

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window