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‘The coast is vast and the skies overwhelming’: readers’ choose their favourite UK coastlines | Travel
Solitude and sky, Northumberland For low-tide loveliness, the coastline between Alnmouth and Cresswell in Northumberland takes some beating. With the tide out the beaches and …
‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout | Health & wellbeing
‘I accidentally left my phone on Do Not Disturb – it was bliss!’ My work communications come primarily through three WhatsApp groups, so the blending …
‘I’m greatly energised afterwards’: readers tell us how they nap | Sleep
For those who like an impromptu snooze during the work day or downtime to recharge, a nap can be a quick way to provide the …
‘The sand glistens gold’: readers’ favourite spots in Portugal away from the crowds | Portugal holidays
Winning tip: Coast path to secluded beaches, Sintra Cabo da Roca, 12 miles west of Sintra, is a must-visit, but it was odd there so …
‘Blissful and extraordinary’: readers’ favourite places in Europe | Europe holidays
Lakeside beaches, France Lake Vassivière in the Limousin has something for everyone. We found one of France’s largest artificial lakes while on a donkey-trekking holiday …
From DJ classes in Ibiza to yoga in the Norfolk woods: readers’ favourite retreats in the UK and Europe | Yoga holidays
Relax in an ecodome, Lincolnshire I’ve just returned from the most relaxing weekend at Purusha Retreats, south of Lincoln. From the moment we headed up …
‘Eat with your hands’: Guardian readers share their instant noodle serving suggestions | Australian lifestyle
The discourse on instant noodles can get as spicy as a serve of Shin Ramyun. After chefs shared their instant noodle hacks, which included tips …
‘Astonishing, luminous beauty’: readers’ cultural highlights in Europe | Cultural trips
Winning tip: Caravaggio in his element, Malta Commissioned in the early 1600s by the Order of St John in Malta, Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Beheading of …
‘I like to go on solo adventures’: Guardian readers on single life | Relationships
The Church of England has called for single people to be valued as much as couples and families in a report that points out that …
‘Your tastebuds will go on their own journey’: readers’ tips on undiscovered Italy | Italy holidays
Fly with an angel, Basilicata Visiting Castelmezzano, a town perched against the backdrop of the Dolomiti Lucane, was an accident during my recent southern Italy …
From Hamburg to Crete: readers’ favourite early summer holidays | Europe holidays
Winning tip: Hill-top highs, Andalucía The main challenge faced in Vejer de la Frontera, south of Cádiz, is reaching your accommodation. It’s at the summit …
‘Like nothing else I’ve found’: readers’ favourite small galleries in the UK | Top 10s
Winning tip: sculpture, scrap and stories in Glasgow The Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, actually a gallery, is a wonderful stroll through beautiful madness. Just minutes from …
‘We snaked between mountains and the Mediterranean’: readers’ favourite European train journeys | Travel
Sleeper proved an eye-opener, Amsterdam to Vienna I recently took the sleeper train between Amsterdam and Vienna. On the way, I had a compartment to …
‘You’ll have your own cove’: readers’ favourite budget beach stays in Europe | Beach holidays
A different beach every day, Albania Albania might not be the first place that springs to mind for a beach holiday, but the resorts just …
‘Prepare to be blown away – literally’: readers’ favourite trips in Ireland | Ireland holidays
Proper pubs, County Donegal I was fortunate to spend a few days in the seaside village of Portnoo, which made a great jumping-off point for …
‘One of the most restful trips I’ve ever been on’: readers’ best wellness breaks | Health and fitness holidays
Gentle countryside, gentle yoga, Norfolk Yoga at the Mill runs a wonderful mindfulness for wellbeing break in theNorfolk countryside at Fishley Hall. Accessible by train …
‘This cure works for all’: readers’ favourite trips to banish winter blues | Europe holidays
Winter fun in Glencoe, the Highlands Nothing beats an impromptu road trip when it comes to an exciting journey to somewhere new at the darkest …
‘It was the MK2 I dreamed of’: readers recall their Raleigh Chopper rides | Cycling
‘I won it in a colouring-in competition’ Pete Acini and Charlie Cairoli. Photograph: Guardian Community I won a Chopper in a colouring-in competition that was …
‘In Serbia, women shower men with nuts’: readers’ top Christmas traditions from their travels | Christmas and New Year holidays
Trolled by Iceland’s Yule Lads According to legend, the Yule Lads are the sons of a troll named Grýla and come down one by one …