Here are two extracts from my latest book, Going Under, a memoir of family secrets, addiction and escape. These are swimming stories about my local outdoor pool Orange Aquatic Centre. Hope you enjoy these two bits of writing! Autumn Swims In Orange The start of March means summer is over and autumn begins. Here in … Continue
Here’s where I’m building a list of companies that organise swimming holidays. Australian Swimming Holiday Companies Ocean Swim Safaris Offering organised swimming holidays in:AustraliaNew ZealandIndonesiaTongaSpainFijiThe Philippines Check out the Ocean Swim Safaris website here. Follow Ocean Swim Safaris on Instagram here: View this post on Instagram … Continue
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