It’s a fact: arts and culture trips improve our health and wellbeing, so don’t feel guilty about treating yourself to a weekend away, says Alex Fisher

In a remote shelter in the wilderness, Jini Reddy finds solace in solitude and peace in the rugged landscape

Karin Mochan rolls up her sleeves and spends a month as part of the tribe on a sustainable farm in rural Umbria – where the most precious seeds planted are those of comradeship

How do you stay balanced when your feet are barely touching the ground? Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley believe it’s all about the right mindset, coupled with some speedy prep, wherever you are in the world

Every month, Martha Roberts invites you to road-test research around feeling good. This month we look at how getting to know the heritage around you can help boost your wellbeing

Paul Rushton travels to India for a tour of its finest healing destinations – where the spirit takes precedence over the body, and you are rejuvenated both inside and out

Do you find yourself hesitating to take chances? Does fear prevent you from achieving your dreams? Writer Juliet Davey discovered how travelling has deepened her self-knowledge and awareness and here, she shares tips for living an adventurous life – and you don’t even have to leave the country. It’s all about pushing those boundaries…

If long breaks aren’t feasible, don’t despair – you can still plot some soul-soothing time out. Health + wellness director Eminé Ali Rushton rounds up the best UK destinations that specialise in short retreats – to help revive you in a long weekend

Copenhagen charm by Emily Laurence Baker and Zoe Baker-Peng