Journal

Stories from the retreats

Fitness holidays, finding your people, and how to pick the trip that actually fits — written for anyone rethinking how they travel and train.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Why More People Are Swapping the Booze Holiday for a Fitness Holiday

The old lads' and girls' holiday formula is losing its shine. Here's what people are choosing instead — and why the social side often gets better.

5 August 2026 · 7 min read

Not all fitness retreats are built the same. Here's how to match Club La Santa, Croatia, Algarve or Devon to what you actually need.

28 July 2026 · 5 min read

Finishing a brutal workout next to a stranger builds a real connection. Standing at a bar making small talk usually doesn't.

15 July 2026 · 5 min read

Fewer shots. More step counts. Young people aren't giving up on going out — they're redefining what going out means.