Escape

The local community that campaigned to prevent the damming of the Mary River helps to make the area feel so welcoming.

Spend a few tropical days amid noddy terns and nesting turtles on two jewels of the southern Great Barrier Reef: Heron and Wilson islands.

The Italian eco-village of Damanhur has been following its own unique path with a strong focus on social experimentation and spiritual exploration.

Mount Mayon and Marinduque Island in the Philippines are two little-known destinations where you can relax and appreciate nature without the crowds

The carbon-neutral Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa offers a lavish and restorative experience that comes all too naturally.

The start of the trek to Tasmania’s Walls of Jerusalem may test your mettle, but access to the Apple Isle’s only true alpine park is more than worth it.

India’s known for being colourful and chaotic, but Lee Atkinson discovers it is possible to chill out in meditation hotspot Pune.

5am starts, chanting, karma yoga and silence days are all part of the teaching methods used to turn yoga students into yoga teachers.

From mettle-testing mountain climbs to Ayurvedic massages, Lord Howe Island offers something to suit all tastes. It may even hold the secret to longevity, according to one visitor.

It is entirely possibly to canoe across Canada, albeit in a rather circuitous manner, according to one adventurer.

Serene backwaters, Ayurveda at every turn, a palpable spice trading and regal heritage.

Panchakarma is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine concerned with cleansing the body of toxins. Read about one woman’s expereince here.