Our ‘grown-up gap year’ turned into a lifetime

We’ve been travelling in campervans for more than 30 years, so if you’ve ever flirted with the idea of taking off and hitting the road let us assure you: there’s no better way to travel. This time, we

Vicar’s daughter Lou Featherstone was a devoted wife, doting mother and upstanding member of the PTA. Then, in her 50s, separated and solo, she set out across the US in a leopard-print bus. Here’s why…

What’s the secret of a lasting marriage? For journalist Rachael Ashley and her musician husband Paul Cuddeford , being semi-detached spouses for 11 years has been key to their success

More women than ever are deciding to choose their own adventures and enjoy the freedom of travelling alone. Three writers explain why it’s their favourite way to escape

Katy Stickland introduces her non-sailing family to life afloat on a charter holiday in Greece’s spectacular Ionian Sea

Just like that famous housewife, I decided to leave my husband, our kids and our life behind. Would I regret it? By Monique van Tulder, 57