From the choppy East River in New York to the more tropical waters of Fiji, it is a great time of year for open-water swimming events.
September is also a particularly dramatic time to witness the great migration when huge herds face the obstacle of the Mara River.
Michelle Jana Chan takes a look at these and other great things to do around the world in the coming months.
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