10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul
Change your life – or just kick back and relax – by connecting with nature, trying a creative workshop, or taking a yoga course somewhere beautiful
Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?
The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool
‘Walking in the Lake District drizzle rewired my head’: readers’ life-changing trips
From the jungles of Colombia to sailing in Croatia, our readers reflect on the life lessons travel has taught them
‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas
Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people
Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond
Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year’s charity challenges
Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes
Set within a volcanic nature reserve, this charmingly repurposed 17th-century farmhouse has all bases covered for a relaxing, rustic microadventure
Going to the gym was too much effort, until I moved into one
What would happen if you removed the obstacle of having to get to the gym? Brigid Delaney spends a week finding out
Lucky dips: a rail tour of Slovakia’s best spa towns
Slovakia is gaining an international reputation as a hot spring haven, offering affordable and high-quality spa treatments in breathtaking buildings
Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe
From frugal retreats to luxury escapes, these convents and monasteries offer peace and spectacular locations for all faiths
To Big Sur, with love: a monastery stay on the northern California coast
High above the Pacific, a hermitage offers a world without distraction, where silence, serenity and joy reign supreme