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Fishing Angelsee, From Lake to Plate

Germany, Water Sports
On Sunday, we discovered a fun, new "shopping" destination to buy fresh fish in Germany.  The only catch is, you have to hook them yourself. Tucked away in the tiny village of Pöhlde, a small lake called Angelsee is open year round for fishing.  Popu...

9 Reasons To SUP Lake Neuchatel

Switzerland, Water Sports
Of all the lakes that fall entirely within Switzerland's borders, Lake Neuchatel is the largest.  Nestled beneath the Jura Mountains, its considerable expanse shimmers invitingly during the summer months.  Though there's no shortage of fun things to ...

Swimming at Lake Gruyere

Switzerland, Water Sports
It's shameful that we lived in Switzerland for nearly a year before paying a proper visit to Lake Gruyere.  We'd driven past it, around it, and over it on various highways countless times, always saying we should spend a day at the lake.  It took the...
Polar plunge in Switzerland

Lake Schiffenensee Polar Plunge

Switzerland, Water Sports
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Since I was a little girl, I looked forward to the days when I could don my favorite swimsuit and hit the beach, lake, river - just about any body of water would do.  During the years my mom, sister, and I lived in North Idaho, I spent most of my summer waking...
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