Scaling the fairytale peaks of Saxon Switzerland in Germany
The dramatic landscape was beloved of Romantic painters and hardcore climbers. But the spa town of Bad Schandau provides a gentler introduction for skinny-calfed explorers
How I found peace on a mindfulness retreat in south Devon
The Sharpham estate has been offering guests an escape from the stresses of modern life for decades. But could it help our writer to deal with his anxiety?
From a sauna to an ice bath in Scotland: my full immersion in hot and cold therapy
A peaceful woodland estate in Aberdeenshire now offers wellbeing breaks with adrenaline-boosting Nordic-style treatments
‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe
Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to Albania
How a solo retreat helped relight my creative fire
It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast
From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in Sicily
The coastline near Marsala is the perfect spot to practise your Superman moves on a residential kitesurfing course
Wild west: a walk on Brittany’s rugged Crozon peninsula
The fishing villages, clifftop paths and sandy coves of the Breton coast provide the perfect backdrop for a five-day hike
Fresh air B&B: after yurts and huts, now treehouses are glampers’ favourites
Nostalgia, adventure and ‘childhood whimsy’ drive trend as sleeping amid branches becomes sought-after UK holiday
Night-time is an intoxicating new land: how learning to love the dark eased my grief
From magical moonlit swims to midnight hikes, Annabel Abbs decided to embrace her insomnia by embarking on a series of ‘night journeys’
The search for the perfect wetsuit: is there one that doesn’t harm the planet?
Neoprene is made from toxic chemicals, hard to recycle and, with 400,000 tonnes made a year, a growing problem. So can surfers and swimmers find green wetsuits?