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
The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US
MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year
‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks
Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland
Don’t fret the first night and nap if you need: how to sleep well, away from home
Disturbed sleep is very common as you adapt to a new environment but, with good sleep hygiene and some practical adjustments, you can quickly settle in
The 175 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff
Unique, tested gift ideas for every budget – from stocking stuffers to splurges – to cover every recipient and scenario
Which travel pillow gets the high score? I found out at the amusement arcade
Trains and buses were good, but video games were best for a pillow test. Plus, gift guides galore; cosy knitwear; and the 90s are back, back, back!
I tested 13 travel pillows on buses, trains and arcade machines: here are my favourites
Whether you want memory foam, inflatable or a full-on cuddle loop, these travel pillows passed the (very bumpy) test
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
Steam baths and seaweed safaris on Sweden’s spa island
A new wellbeing hotel on the tiny outpost of Styrsö in the Gothenburg archipelago is a perfect base for a relaxing, restorative break