Swimming is excellent exercise of course, but it\'s so much more than that: it can be a transcendental experience, offering us space to reflect and to escape.
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Whether you\'re looking to do laps in Italy, tread water in Australia, sink into the icy depths in Iceland--or perhaps just sit on the side and let others do the hard work--this Guide includes a setting for everyone.
This new book celebrates bathing in glorious full-color photography, revealing the editors\' chosen swimming spots from inner-city architectural wonders to lakes, Beach Clubs and bagni .
Perhaps it\'s the shedding of inhibitions that come with a dip, or could it be that getting somewhere under our own steam is an act that\'s health-giving, refreshing and life-affirming? Whatever it means to you, swimming--alone or with others, badly or brilliantly--is about being in the moment.
It\'s an antidote to screens and all-encompassing technology.
Swimming is excellent exercise of course, but it\'s so much more than that: it can be a transcendental experience, offering us space to reflect and to escape
