Description
About the book. The Joy of Wild Swimming presents 60 natural bathing and swimming locations, alongside 120 additional ideas for water-based experiences. Lonely Planet combines photography, personal narratives, and destination profiles. This hardcover book comprises 272 pages and was published in 2023.
Content. The selection spans regions across Africa and the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Examples include the Kona coast in Hawaii and Lake Bled in Slovenia. Profiles detail the landscape, the nature of the experience, seasonal variations, challenge level, and accessibility. Practical sections provide background on access and visiting. The foreword is written by Freya Bromley.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for readers who enjoy planning trips around nature and water, and wish to compare various locations. This book serves as an inspiration and planning guide, featuring descriptions from the 2023 edition. It can be used to select an area and identify questions requiring further investigation for a specific visit. The English text and images also allow for experiencing the landscapes from an armchair, without a definite travel plan.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2023. 272 pages. ISBN 9781837580606.
