Yes, I do take my pillow with me on holiday. And I’m very happy with my life choices, thank you very much
Sneer all you like, but everyone needs a few home comforts when travelling. And it’s not as if I’m taking my favourite mug
A holiday is about more than just a break. It’s a chance to dip a toe into a new version of yourself
If your life feels stuck, a trip can put you back in touch with your sense of adventure
The walking cure: why we should all be putting one foot in front of the other
Walking is the simplest and most natural thing to do, but its impact on our health and wellbeing is dramatic and far-reaching, says Anna Fielding
‘It can be transformative’: walking the Pennines with Queer Out Here
Groups like this West Yorkshire LGBTQ+ rambling society are great for health – mental and physical – and provide a reassuring way to meet new people
Life on the edge: meet the man who walked around the UK
Facing financial ruin, the former paratrooper set out on a six-year, 11,000-mile trek around our entire coastline. It changed his life in more ways than he could possibly imagine. By Ella Braidwood
Alpine retreats: 10 of the best wellness breaks with spas and mountain views
Give yourself a regenerating boost at 10 of the most energising and uplifting mountain wellness resorts and spas
Yoga, spas, meditation and more: 10 of the best UK retreats for 2023
Our pick of healthy getaways from the Highlands to the Isle of Wight aslo includes cold-water therapies and wild swimming
‘We really need this space’: a holistic retreat for black women
Wellness tourism is almost exclusively a white domain. But one lifestyle coach has made it her mission to challenge that status quo. We join her Essex retreat
10 of the best health and wellness retreats in Europe for 2023
Need to rebalance your life? From sunny Greece to snowy Finland we pick the best restorative breaks
‘One of the most restful trips I’ve ever been on’: readers’ best wellness breaks
From Dorset to the Danube delta, our tipsters pamper themselves with yoga, walking, meditation and simply by gazing at landscapes. Scroll down for the winning tip