Here you’ll find all my articles about the joys of swimming.
Going Under in Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Going Under in Outdoor Swimmer Magazine I am so thrilled that Going Under, a memoir of family secrets, addiction and escape is featured in the wonderful magazine Outdoor Swimmer. It’s my favourite maagzine and I am a proud subscriber and … Read the post
Swimming Stories From GOING UNDER Memoir
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 … Read the post
Memoir Swimming Section
Going Under Memoir Three Swimming Sections March – 539 words Orange The start of March means summer is over and autumn begins. Here in Orange the leaves curl to russet and flame, but the weather is still warm and getting … Read the post
Clarence Dam, Swimming With Snakes in the Blue Mountains
Well, it is not called wild swimming for nothing and a recent expedition to swim at Clarence Dam emphasised the point in slithery style. One of the reasons it is a joy to swim in natural places is that we … Read the post
Swimming Holidays Worldwide
Here’s where I’m building a list of companies that organise swimming holidays. Australian Swimming Holiday Companies Ocean Swim Safaris Ocean Swim Safaris is now being run by the global swimming holiday company SwimTrek, but it is still operating under the … Read the post
Blue Scotland – a book for swimmers and other water lovers
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 … Read the post
Wild Swimming In The Central West, NSW
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, … Read the post
Gorgeous Hotel Pool Bucket List
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 … Read the post
Where To Swim in Bangkok: Best Public Swimming Pools
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 … Read the post
Where to Swim in New York Best Hotel Pools and Public Swimming Pools
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 … Read the post
