Making time for me

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

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

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

Don’t forget the clocks go back tomorrow, Vanessa,” was the last thing my husband, Matt said to me, as he headed off for his golf tournament on Friday afternoon. My idea of a fun weekend was a spa day

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested

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