Sauna hopping and seaweed foraging in Sweden’s second city – Gothenburg

Sauna culture is deeply rooted in Northern Europe – the word itself originates from the Finnish language, Sweden’s easterly ...

European ‘sleep capital’ bordered by UNESCO dunes and charming forests

Discover the hidden gem of Vilnius, where the art of relaxation meets the science of sleep. This Lithuanian capital is ...

Charming city is European 'sleep capital' and surrounded by lush green forest

Lithuania, already crowned the World's Best Wellness Destination by the ITB Health Tourism Awards 2025, has seen its capital ...
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Sauna diplomacy: Discovering Finland's hot-and-cold tradition

It's a sticky, steamy business. Two or more do it naked in a small, dimly lit room. Suomi (Finland) as it is referred to in Finnish, I got a rare opportunity in April this year to visit this Nordic ...
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Swim and sweat the day away at pool and sauna in Dahn’s wooded hills near French border

The steam rising from the outdoor pool at the Felsland Badeparadies in Dahn, Germany, sure looked enticing on a recent January day with the air temperature hovering around freezing. My daughter and I ...
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Sauna diplomacy: Discovering Finland's hot-and-cold tradition

Feeling adventurous, I gave it a try. The water was a brisk 9 degrees Celsius (that's pretty cold!), but it was invigorating. The cold plunge is a tradition for the Finns, and it's believed to make ...