A study by Booking.com has shown that a third of Britons want their breaks in 2023 to be ‘back-to-basics’ and devoid of frivolous amenities. As political and environmental threats are growing, people’s travel priorities are changing, tilting more towards off-grid options in the wilderness.

In the wake of the pandemic, young people are seeking out wellness-focused outdoor experiences on their doorsteps. Wild Awake is a nonprofit organization that curates sensory day trips in the Bay Area, catering to the growing demand for activities that merge wellbeing, nature, and spirituality.

The world is already experiencing the effects of climate change and outcomes are predicted to worsen without significant intervention. As people seek meaningful ways to combat the threat of climate crisis, Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Olivier Cotsaftis about how the solutions we need probably already exist.

Norfolk is set to welcome a free nature therapy programme in response to demands for accessible menopause treatment. The back-to-basics approach features a series of wellbeing workshops that provide sensory immersion through forest bathing – a practice that can help to lower stress and anxiety.