Wild Swimming

Beyond the Guidebook: Local Secrets for Experiencing Taroko Gorge Like a Native

The first time I visited Taroko Gorge, I did what every tourist does – snapped photos at the main lookouts, walked the popular trails, and called it a day. But after five visits to Taiwan (and counting), I've developed relationships...

Oxford's Surprising Waterside Escapes: River Beaches and Wild Swimming Spots

When most people conjure images of Oxford, they envision ancient college quads, scholarly debates, and punting along manicured riverbanks. But after fifteen years of global wandering—from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to New Zealand's wild coastlines—I've developed a knack...