Spirit of adventure

I ’m projectile vomiting into a pool of light from my headtorch, the rest of the night reduced to strange noises and shadows in the jungle around me. I’m down to my last clean T-shirt, I can’t find my

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Who hasn’t sometimes dreamed of doing just that? Here’s one reader who took the plunge

I never had a gap year; I had to work during my summer holidays to help pay for university. But then not many people from my little hometown took off to see the world after A-Levels. A combination of

For time-strapped bibliophiles, dedicated reading retreats provide a new form of self-care

What it’s really like to go on an adventure, or enjoy some quality restorative time, where your only companion is your truest self