There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer hike than cooling off in a remote mountain tarn, lake, river or waterfall. Outdoor swimming expert Kate Rew describes how and where you can do it.

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Photo by Italo Aragão via Unsplash The only herd of wild water buffalo left in Thailand made a rare appearance on camera at a wildlife sanctuary. The large mammals, with their distinct long ...