Need to unwind? Then travelling to a 'blue space' is the stress reliever for you
A few years ago, during a stressful period, I returned to the northeast coast of Scotland, where I grew up. As I worked through my personal crises over a few weeks, I found comfort in watery sites, whether they were fog-draped sea cliffs, deep lochs or little fishing villages. Looking back, I think I sought out those places with an innate sense of their power to heal. And it's that same sense that has sent me seeking water over the past year. During the pandemic, many people have discovered the restorative benefits of green spaces. Now, there's growing evidence that there may be similar ben...