“How does that feel?” asks Siiri, as the spikes of the juniper branches relieve the itch on my back and the spicy scent surrounds my body. “Peaceful,” I respond, so relaxed that one-word answers are ...

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The Finnish tradition of a sauna followed by a plunge into icy water or a roll in the snow is spreading around the world. What does science say about the claimed health benefits? Sometimes I wonder ...

Finland is famed for saunas, Northern Lights, and Santa Claus, among others. Still, winter is not even the most popular time to visit the country. In July 2024, over 1.8 million tourists arrived, ...

In Finland, weddings are steeped in tradition and symbolism, with saunas being an integral part of the celebrations ...