The world is as divided about cold water swimming as it is about the pronunciation of ‘tomato’… One person’s heaven is another’s miserable hell; the side that is thought mad by the other has better mental health and – doubtless – an irritating glow… Oh smuggery!
Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life
£22.00
Edition:Hardback978152941746329/09/2022
Categories: 16. Books for Christmas 2022: Travel, Books for Christmas 2022, Travel
Tags: Northbound, Scandinavia
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