The London Underground carries over a billion passengers each year, but with a large number of stations much closer to each other than the map suggests, for many people these journeys could be avoided. In an attempt to remedy this, TFL has added walking times to its iconic tube map.

As people grow increasingly anxious about always being ‘on’, they’re seeking new ways to relax. Walkonomics is an app that encourages users to take longer, more beautiful paths. But if 70% of people feel short on time, will they really want to spend precious minutes on taking the scenic route?

Urban populations may be growing, but with an abundance of green space, fresh air and peace and quiet, there are still plenty of reasons to live outside of the city. Canvas8 sat down with 20 Britons to find out exactly what they love about their villages, small towns and suburbs.

Take the first left and walk to the end of the road – then check Google Maps again. GPS may seem like a godsend for those of us with a terrible sense of direction, but it’s actually doing more harm than good, diminishing our natural ability to create mental maps and navigate the world.