Excuse me whilst I wipe a tear from my eye as I introduce this new book by adventurer Mollie Hughes. Blue Scotland, The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters would make any swimmer drool and experience a sudden urge to drop everything and head straight to Caledonia. And for me as a Scot who … Continue
Just over the Blue Mountains west of Sydney lies the Central West of NSW. This is Wiradjuri country, beloved by the local Indigenous people then and now. The towns and villages of the area are a delight to explore; Bathurst, Orange, Parkes, Cowra, Carcoar, Millthorpe, Forbes and more. The countryside is gorgeous too, with lots … Continue
Here’s a list of the hotel pools I’d love to have a swim in before I kick the bucket. Ideally quite a long time before. Next week would be fine! The Westin Nusa Dua, Bali 25 km from Denpasar, this beautiful Balinese hotel has a terrific pools for adults and kids too. The Westin Nusa … Continue
Public Swimming Pools In Bangkok, Thailand! The public swimming pools found in Bangkok offer a great way to cool off during the summer months. With a pool at your disposal, you can swim, sunbathe, and relax all in the same place. Similar to other popular tourist destinations, Bangkok has a number of public swimming pools … Continue
New York City is the best example of a concrete jungle, but if you’re planning to head there for a vacation, buildings and skyscrapers aren’t the only things you’ll see. New York is actually packed with both public and private swimming pools that help you beat the heat in the summer, or enjoy a warm … Continue
If you’re heading to Sydney and fancy a swim then Bondi Icebergs should definitely be on your must-swim list. Sydney has many beautiful open-air rock pools, but this is the most famous. Icebergs also boasts the title of most photographed swimming pool in the world. Come in summer to soak up the beach vibes and … Continue
There’s no excuse for staying dry at the Gold Coast. Whether you like swimming in the ocean, in pools or under waterfalls, there are plenty of options for all swimmers. Check out all the best places to swim when at the Gold Coast here. Gold Coast Ocean Swimming Some swimmers can just look at a … Continue
Do you swim alone or swim in a group? Why do you think people love group swimming so much? Read here the story of one swimmer’s introduction to swimming in groups and her reflections on why it works so well and makes our swimming friendships so very special. By Jacqueline Tonin Starting Group Ocean Swimming … Continue