Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

Being in the right place at the right time can be more important than long hours,

From city breaks to ski and sauna weekends, head to colder climes for an elegant way to enjoy the season

Alicante is famous for its beaches; less so for its hiking. But in the Sierra de la Serrella, a short hop from the city, Isis Taylor discovers a network of trails that combine natural beauty with an insight into ancient cultures