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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exterior of a Wooden Sauna in Finland Harri Tarvainen/Courtesy of Visit Finland Finland, known as the happiest country in the ...

“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 ...

I’m in the eastern reaches of Finland, in the Lakeland region that includes scenic Lake Saimaa, which has 14,000 islands and more shoreline than all of France. As the sun sinks slowly into the ...

Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, brims with traditional wellness experiences. Ask a local in Finland where they take summer vacation, and chances are good they’ll mention Lake Saimaa. The forests ...

Saunas are an integral part of Finnish culture and are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. They are not only a way to socialize, but also offer health benefits and promote body positivity. Saunas ...

DULUTH — By the time talk turned to the legend of the sauna elf, nothing could have surprised me. Frank Eld, dressed in the traditional dress of Finland's Pohjanmaa region, speaks at the FinnFest ...

‘They are a place where everyone is equal and stripped of status’ … Rauhaniemi, a sauna in Tampere, Finland. Photograph: Heidi Holma Steamy, spiritual and stress-busting, there are more than 3m saunas ...