As I walked out one morning (without my credit cards) …

Seventy years ago a penniless Laurie Lee walked to Spain, relying on the kindness of strangers. Leaving 21st-century trappings behind, Jeremy Watts sets off to find out if such a journey is possible today.

Out of the cold

The Russian way to health is a strange ritual involving plenty of vodka, steam, silly hats and birch twigs.

Best healthy breaks

Lincolnshire | Lakes | Alps | Heredfordshire

Walks on the wilder side

Nice and the Côte d'Azur | Mallorca | Gran Canaria

In the big country

Brazil is best known for its hedonistic cities and beaches but in the north-eastern state of Bahia is some of the best hiking terrain in South America. Joanne O'Connor reports.

Best healthy breaks

Yoga retreat in rural Sri Lanka | Learn to ski in a weekend | Gormet cycling tour in Australia | Adrenaline Cocktail weekend

Best healthy breaks

Dive dive dive | Bike buddy | Turkey sizzler | Long drive | Go wild

Heavy drinking on holiday may increase risk of a stroke

A team of researchers in the United States has found that those who think heavy drinking is an integral part of a relaxing break may be increasing their chances of having a stroke.

My toughest role yet … but the scenery stole the show

A charity trek in Patagonia proved a tough assignment for actress Kate Lynn-Evans and friends, especially when a bad case of 'tent face' kicked in.

Nappy days

Amy Raphael has an uplifting experience at a mother and baby yoga retreat in the Welsh borders.