Feeling the chill & the thrill

I was two decades into a career as an air traffic controller, on a night shift at Gatwick airport, when I knew I couldn’t carry on. The aircraft movements had quietened right down into the early hours

Zahrah Mahmood MBE, 35, took up hillwalking in her 20s to cope with stress. Now, the hiking influencer and mother-of-two, better known as The Hillwalking Hijabi, is encouraging women from all backgrounds to reap the calming health benefits of walking in nature.

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

One woman has spoken out online about how tensions rose on her holiday when her friend embraced making new pals at the hotel, while she craved solitude and wanted to keep herself to herself. So, we ask…

WELLBEING NOTES

Camping. I do understand the attraction. It’s stripped back, simplicity. Out in nature. There’s something romantic about it, I’ll admit. Plus, let’s face it, it’s cheap as chips. But shower blocks and