Hottest ticket in town: the mega sauna hosting a Euro theatre contest
A drama competition for 200 naked people in a giant sauna? Our writer gets a sweaty taste of ‘aufgass’ in the Netherlands
‘I launch naked into the unknown’: writers on the joy of wild swimming
From ice-cold rock pools to secluded riverbanks, six authors reveal the best spots in the UK to dive in and find inspiration
Top 10 books about walking in Britain
Travelling on foot is a national obsession that has inspired a whole tradition of great writing, from Laurie Lee to Iain Sinclair
Namaste, dudes: yoga and surfing in the Algarve, Portugal
A surf and yoga outfit based in south Asia has opened a branch in the Algarve, handy for golden beaches on two distinct coastlines and refuelling on custard tarts
Five of the best fitness and music festivals in the UK for 2019
Begone boozy festivals, these events follow a trend for healthy holidays by adding running and fitness into a mix that also includes live music and DJs
How to escape: Why a cabin break can refresh the soul
Simplicity is key to a cabin stay and while few of us go the full Thoreau, retreating to a spartan, isolated setting is more appealing than ever
Yoga summit: a festival in the Austrian Alps
Held across three pretty Alpine towns, Gastein Yoga Days offer the choice of hundreds of classes in stunning locations at affordable prices
Parkrun tourism: 10 of the best routes in the UK and worldwide
As a tour operator launches parkrun holidays, we pick 10 running locations with routes and views worth travelling for
Travelling light is the closest thing to feeling free
Not carrying much means your plans can change on a whim
20 of the best activity holidays in the UK and Europe
Lying by the pool not your thing? We’ve got everything from horse riding to multi-activity beach breaks to get your endorphins going