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Changing Tides In Bathing Culture
Or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the spa That floating around in hot water is good for you is a universally recognised truth. Wherever in the world there’s natural hot water, people hop in — from the peaceful sentō of…
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It’s Spa O’Clock — Here’s Where to Get Your Soak On
In the past few years, a particularly entrepreneurial spirit has swept the country, inspiring millionaires of all stripes in the throes of religious epiphanies to begin monetizing Iceland’s geothermal springs into dark castles devoted to the worship of cosiness. Where locals and…
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Witch Hunt: A Visit To The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft
Witchcraft and wizardry haves been the subject of fascination for centuries—just look at the success of a certain magical franchise written by She Who Must Not Be Named. But in the past, the relationship between everyday folk and the dark arts was…
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Forest Lagoon Opens In Akureyri
The forest lagoon, Skógarböðin, officially opened its doors to guests yesterday. We have been keeping an eye on it for a while, and have reported on their plans back in March. As reported by RÚV, the director of the baths, Tinna Jóhannsdóttir,…
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Beginner’s Guide to Skiing In Iceland
Ever wanted to go very fast down a hill with two sticks attached to your feet? Here’s how! Say what you like about the Icelandic winter—and you can, because it won’t make the slightest bit of difference—it sure does have staying power.…
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Forest Lagoon: New Luxury Spa Coming In April
With no exact date yet announced, a new luxury spa is planned to open in Iceland in late April. Forest Lagoon is located in Vaðlaskógur forest near Akureyri, which can be easily reached from Reykjavík by car or plane. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of…
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In Hot Water: Switching Off From The World At Krauma Spa
It’s 2022. If you’re not waking up in a cold sweat shouting, “holy mother of (insert preferred deity here)” every morning, then frankly, where have you been for the last two years? Horrifying conflicts, a global pandemic, corruption, poverty, capitalistic greed –…
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Beauty Business: The Art Of Eyebrow Shaping
Welcome to Iceland. Here we have stunning landscapes and beautiful people—especially the ladies. As you walk around town in Reykjavík, you may notice how perfectly presented Icelandic women are. You will probably think: they must be born like this. And while that’s…