10 walks through history: ancient UK pathways in stunning countryside
From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short “pilgrimages” offer a chance to soak up myths and legends
Connecting with my south-Asian roots on a traditional Indian yoga retreat in the UK
On a weekend break in rural Lincolnshire, the ‘smiling yogi’ takes this ancient practice back to its origins, with an emphasis on mantras and mindfulness
Hot ticket: 10 of the best pop-up saunas in the UK
There’s never been a better time to embrace your inner Scandi with a cold plunge and a steam clean
Long lunches, casual friendships, no one to worry about: solo holidays are brilliant for older women like me
I’ve been travelling alone for 15 years – and loving it. Now that others are catching up, here’s how to make the most of all that me time
10 of the best British walking festivals
This year’s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views
I have been forced into a month of minimalism – and I hate it
Far from home, in a rental apartment, the scarcity of my own stuff is making me strange, writes Emma Beddington. Where is the focus, calm and happiness I was promised?
‘Time for dreaming’: five writers on the slow travel joys that bring them peace
Turning off the phone and focusing on wild camping, sailing, foraging, fishing or beachcombing puts our authors in a state of mindfulness
Food should be tasty, and it doesn’t have to come in a bowl. Could someone tell my lovely American hosts?
I’ve had some amazing experiences in Boston. But I want fun from my holiday meals, not joyless refuelling
From hill walks and yoga to foraging and wild swimming: 12 of the best active UK retreats
These short breaks from the Inner Hebrides to Bodmin Moor offer the chance to relax and recalibrate amid beautiful natural landscapes
“My mind, usually a torrent of work stress, has fallen silent”: how I found peace on a woodland retreat
I arrived feeling soul sick and lost, but the simple acts of putting away my phone and sitting in the woods for a few days turned into something profoundly transformational