Country diary: boulderers make the most of the rocky terrain
Llanberis, Gwynedd: They felt at the initial holds, arms taking their weight, toes stabbing at edges and pockets that might afford some lift
‘They’re proxy vessels for love’: Clare Bowditch on her three most useful objects
Even by 2020 standards, the musician has had a rough year. Here she shares the everyday items that have helped her get through it
Fjord focus: is Norway’s friluftsliv the answer to surviving a second lockdown?
As pandemic restrictions are tightened, and the weather turns, Norway’s ‘free-air life’ is more relevant – and appealing – than ever
10 awe-inspiring walks around the UK
Scientists found weekly ‘awe walks’ led to more positive emotions among study participants - here are some of the nation’s most wondrous locations
So long shaving, Survivor and whirlwind romances: Melburnians on the lockdown habits they’re going to ditch
Back in hard lockdown, 12 Melbourne residents share what they won’t be repeating this time around
From going grey to hand washing: 12 lockdown habits we’re going to keep
Life in lockdown has been an exercise in patience, but for some, there have been rewards worth bringing into their ‘new normals’
Virtual choir practice: ‘Singing in dark times we can turn our voices to the light’
Rather than shutting down, some Australian choirs have moved their activities online, providing a welcome distraction for their members
‘We’re cosseting our kids’ – the war against today’s dangerously dull playgrounds
Architects are taking issue with risk-averse playparks full of sluggish roundabouts and tiny climbing frames. But are playgrounds in the middle of roads really the answer?
I’d been too scared to sing since childhood – could I find my voice?
Nearly forty years after being told she was making a racket, Paula Cocozza decided it was time to confront the sound of silence
It’s official – yoga makes you smug. I think I’ll stick to being lazy
Thank you, scientists. The news that yoga can be bad for the ego has reinforced my commitment to not bothering, says freelance journalist Nell Frizzell