โ€˜Weโ€™ve been so luckyโ€™: when a summer holiday transforms your life

Readers recall how a European trip became the catalyst for the life decision they neededAs the summer holiday season draws to a close in Europe, three Guardian readers tell how a transformative trip they have taken in the past inspired them to make maj…

The farmer, the dishwasher and the performance artist: how war forced career changes on Ukrainian refugees

From law firm to farm: five Ukrainian refugees describe the wrench of adjusting to new lives in strange corners of Europe, as well as the opportunities and generosity they encounteredSince Russiaโ€™s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 8 mill…

Fika, four-week-holidays – and zero overtime: Swedenโ€™s stunningly healthy work culture

From wellbeing allowances to generous parental leave to a bonus in your pay packet when you take a break, the Scandinavian country has a lot to teach the rest of the worldGym classes, massages, mood boosting hobbies; itโ€™s no secret that staying โ€œwellโ€ …