Happiness
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The pursuit of happiness
What makes people happy in some countries may surprise or even shock you. Some cultures even believe that pursuing happiness is bad -
The world’s best hikes: a journey through nature’s wonders
Pack your hiking boots and start planning your next adventure on one of these remarkable trails -
Listen to this! Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free – Bonny Light Horseman
A life-improving, morale-restoring, expansive third album from this modern folk trio -
‘Must see’ movie: Fly Me To The Moon
A movie that wears its heart on its sleeve and is a rocketship ride of a rom-com -
Classic album covers: The Velvet Underground & Nico
The story behind the most famous banana in the world -
Magnificent 7 … UK road trips
From Scotland’s North Coast 500 to the Norfolk Coast, this is NMTBP’s ultimate guide to the best road trips in the UK -
‘Must read’ book: James – Percival Everett
Everett’s magnificent take on Huckleberry Finn upends Mark Twain’s world -
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Listen to this!: POPtical Illusion – John Cale
The sound of an Eightysomething legend on a hot streak -
‘Must see’ movie: The Bikeriders
Jeff Nichols’ roaring and star-studded ode to a Sixties motorcycle club -
Magnificent 7 … English vineyards to visit
Celebrate English Wine Week (15-23 June 2024) with wine tours and tastings in seven of the finest English vineyards -
Classic album covers: Parallel Lines – Blondie
The iconic cover actually led to the sacking of Blondie's manager because they really didn't like it -
‘Must read’ book: Long Island – Colm Tóibín
A novel of enormous wit and profound emotional resonance from one of the world’s great writers -
Listen to this!: Lives Outgrown – Beth Gibbons
The pensive voice of trip-hop confronts maturity and mortality in an album of melancholy yearning and shattered hopes -
Magnificent 7 … UK beaches
Escape to the coast with NMTBP's pick of the best alternatives to the nation’s busiest beaches -
Classic Album covers : The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan – Bob Dylan
An album cover that perfectly encapsulates a remarkable time, place and couple - Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo -
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‘Must see’ movie: The Fall Guy
A gag-filled meta-romcom from David Leitch that highlights film trickery in all its explosive glory