Have you ever thought of Africa as a destination for wellness travel? Perhaps not. The African continent is a relatively new addition to the fast-growing worldwide wellness travel map.

I have to be honest. I was a bit of a latecomer to the appreciation of art: too busy during my early years learning languages and playing sport to step foot in the art school. Then I met someone, an artist funnily enough, who slowed me down, and showed me the importance of art, both in the world and to me. 

It’s been nearly ten years since I stepped off the gently rocking dhow into the shallow shores of Lake Tanganyika; I can still feel the soft sand between my toes, and the water lapping at my ankles.

Sally Kirby reviews a yoga retreat in Andalucia and finds a flip-flopping lifestyle, inspiring chats and her mum’s spirit. Written for The Global Retreat Company.