Escaping

Keswick in the Lake District

Britain’s best Christmas walks chosen by BBC Countryfile Magazine

Scandinavian evergreen table wreath

Make a Scandinavian Lucia evergreen table wreath for Christmas

Jake Melara walking woman

7 of the best walking apps for great escapes on iPhones and Android

Fenella Powell – warrior woman

Finding your inner warrior woman and learning to love yourself

Erin Niimi Longhurst, author of Japonisme

Form new habits the Japanese way using shukanka

Kate Bennett swimming pool with friends

Reset your body with a fitness retreat in Spain

Forest bathing woman

How forest bathing can help with stress and anxiety using nature therapy

butterflies-blog

How to take part in the Big Butterfly Count this summer

Samuel-Crosby_East-Coast-Oz

Go for a safe sea swimming session with tips from surfers Jane and Myles Lamberth

Natural home decor

How to bring nature into your home

Nordic flowers

How to celebrate Midsummer the Scandinavian way

Mind Body Spirit

Yoga, wellbeing and mindfulness festivals in the UK in 2018

Ikigai map

How to find your ikigai – the Japanese secret to a long and happy life

Friends on holiday

How to travel with friends and stay friends with them after the trip