Joe Minihane
Joe Minihane's articles
Pilgrimage to the heart of Pachamama
Joe Minihane immerses himself in Mother Earth on a trip into the heart of Chile’s Los Lagos region. He discovers a destination that puts nature front and centre while giving equal billing to both luxury and adventure
Published: Thursday 12th June 2025
The world's top ten swimmable cities
From London’s iconic lidos to the serene lakes of Zurich and hidden cenotes within striking distance of Cancun, these ten cities offer a perfect mix of outdoor swimming and urban life
Published: Saturday 8th March 2025
New York's outdoor swimming pools: an alternative tour of NYC's five boroughs
New York City is home to more than 50 outdoor swimming pools that are free to use during summer. We take a dip into one in each of NYC's five boroughs in a single day
Published: Wednesday 27th March 2019
We searched for the elusive auroras of northern Finland
We went into Finnish wilderness in search of the northern lights and found a lot more than pretty green glows to keep us entertained
Published: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
The best wild swimming spots in Britain
In 2012, Joe Minihane set out to retrace the steps of naturalist, writer and wild swimmer Roger Deakin, and now he’s written a book about it. Dive in...
Published: Tuesday 18th April 2017
The Element of Surprise: an encounter with Iga, Japan
Keen to go beyond the bright lights of Osaka, Joe Minihane visits Iga, and finds a city where stealth is key
Published: Monday 26th September 2016
Hunger Games: Food in New York – beyond Manhattan
Embarking upon a culinary voyage of discovery in New York, we discover an unrivalled array of international cuisines in the city’s outer boroughs