Out to grass: is your local park under threat?
Model boat races, cricket matches, ice-cream vans and bootcamps – all human life can be found in our green spaces. But with government cuts and looming sell-offs, what next for British parks?
10 of the best swimming holidays around the world
Whether it’s wild swimming in lakes and fjords, a sea ‘safari’ in Crete, or a 6km swim in the warm waters of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, this selection of swims (and stays) is a stroke of genius
Vajrasana retreat centre review – magnificent, modern Buddhist haven
From the peaceful water garden to the sparkling shrine room, this Suffolk meditation complex fuses the exotic with the agricultural
Finland’s sauna scene as hot as ever
Helsinki’s public saunas refused to throw in the towel to developers and are flourishing. Paul Hirons visits trendy spas and tiny shacks, and makes a dash to Lapland
Ehic applications unavailable – but NHS says it’s nothing to do with Brexit
The website and phone number for European health insurance card registration is expected to be unavailable until Monday afternoon, leaving last-minute applicants in the lurch
Top 10 yoga retreats in India
India is a dream destination for many yogis, but with so many ashrams and courses, how do you choose wisely? From the hardcore to the boutique, we select 10 of the best places to practise yoga
Peru’s ayahuasca industry booms as westerners search for alternative healing
Every year, thousands of tourists head to the Peruvian Amazon to take the plant medicine ayahuasca. But what does the powerful drink actually do, and what do local shamans think of the rise in its popularity?
Pack condoms with the suntan lotion, advise sexual health experts
Large numbers of Brits admit to unprotected sex with new partners abroad, raising concerns about spike in STIs
A campervan yoga tour of Ibiza
Touring Ibiza in a VW kombi lets Jane Dunford and friend drive where fancy leads – and the money saved on accommodation can buy added yoga sessions