An avant-garde private art collection dedicated to sex and death, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has been hailed as a new beginning for contemporary museums and derided by others as the end of art. Regardless of how you respond to it, MONA is without argument an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

New York offers the thrill-seeker something exciting at every turn, but finding an oasis from the constant stimulation and press of human beings in ‘the city that never sleeps’ can be a little more elusive. Dig a little deeper than the cheap and cheerful manicurists on seemingly every corner and you’ll find a world of head-to-toe pampering and relaxation that only the Big Apple can deliver.

We all need a break from routine to let go of the stress of daily life and there is not doubt that being somewhere else helps that. The concept of a short break (‘retreat’) has been around for centuries and has been an integral part of most religions and spiritual traditions. The modern notion of a short break is at the very least time out from our busy lives and is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your partner, family or friends. Here’s my tips for how to get the most ‘Zen’ out of your next short break.

With more than 20 years’ experience as a Ryoho therapist, Lisa Foster is an expert in women’s health and how to cure issues like endometriosis, fibroids, period pain and infertility. She’s also one of my teachers and a good friend. I caught up with her to chat about how to cure endometriosis with a few simple, easy steps.

Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1982, Florence is the birthplace of Renaissance art and is famous for its culture and beauty. I discovered how to make the most of the Tuscan capital through the eyes of local tour guide, Freya Middleton.