Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
After a long, six-day workweek, a night of drinking or just a day of walking all over town, the jjim-jil-bang is the perfect place to unravel in South Korea. Literally meaning "heated bath room" (not "heated bathroom" mind you), jjim-jil-bang are relaxation emporiums with a heavy lean towards hot tubs and saunas that are affordable, open 24/7 and a staple of Korean culture. With good reason, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Kimchi-ite: Relax And Get Lazy In The Nude At A Korean Jjim-Jil-Bang
Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
After a long, six-day workweek, a night of drinking or just a day of walking all over town, the jjim-jil-bang is the perfect place to unravel in South Korea. Literally meaning "heated bath room" (not "heated bathroom" mind you), jjim-jil-bang are relaxation emporiums with a heavy lean towards hot tubs and saunas that are affordable, open 24/7 and a staple of Korean culture. With good reason, ...A hot date at NYC's Russian & Turkish Baths
Mar 16th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
"So what are you doing tonight, Jimmy?"
As I listen to the question, I gasp for air. Steam clouds my eyes as sweat drips down my face. The smell of eucalyptus hangs heavy in the air.
"My wife, she thinks I'm gonna bring her flowers or take her out for sushi," Jimmy says, his voice thick with the swagger of a New York City accent.
"She thinks I'm gonna do one. I'm gonna do ...SkyMall Monday: Personal Infrared Sauna
Sep 5th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Ah, Labor Day. It's a day to honor the hard work of the people who make America strong and stuff the last few hot dogs of summer down our gullets. After months spent baking in the sun and indulging in fried items on sticks at state fairs, our skin is tight and our bodies are full of cheese. To properly cleanse ourselves, we could spend a fortune on a fancy spa treatment, but that's just a waste of ...Five ways to make a dollar go further in New England this holiday season
Nov 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: New England was made for the holiday season. Sure, it's a bit chilly up there in the winter, but bundle up, and it's impossible not to be sucked in by the charm of one of the oldest corners of America. If you're looking for a great way to maximize your spending power this Christmas (who isn't?!), check out five great ideas from New England Inns and Resorts. There's plenty of variety ... but little ...Sit on an ant hill in Finland, win a prize
Apr 22nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: What can't you do in Finland? If traditional activities don't scratch your bizarre itch, try to endure sweltering heat or hurling electronic devices. This country is home to the strangest "sporting events" you can imagine ... and it's enough to make me consider going back.
Throughout the year, you'll find more than 40 weird contests, some titillating and others just plain freakish. I'll pass on ...Spa Castle: Hot, Wet and Totally Relaxing
Mar 24th, 2009 at 3:30PM: New York City can be a stressful place. The economy is in the tank, winter refuses to relinquish its grip on the weather and people are perpetually worried about their careers and families. How can New Yorkers (and visitors) relax while in the city that never sleeps? How about a complex with massage pools, saunas and sleep areas? If you're in New York City and in need of a respite from the manic ...Sauna, rinse, repeat in a Finnish mokki
Mar 16th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Finland isn't as cold as you'd expect, according to Trevor Corson in The Atlantic Monthly. It's far enough north that, on this side of the ocean, you'd freeze your ass off on the best of days. But, thanks to the magic of the European climate, it feels a lot like Maine. It's in this part of the country that the locals find the perfect vacation spot. Nudity abounds, though of course behind closed ...The Sauna World Championships Is For Hotties
Jun 15th, 2007 at 10:30AM: If you're hoping to get your blood pumping this August, you may want to consider hot-footing it to Heinola, Finland for the 2007 Sauna World Championships. Known as the world's hottest event, this extreme contest -- scheduled for the 3rd and 4th -- is an exercise in willpower and self-control. Quite simply, men and women from all over the world sit in a sauna for as long as they can, while ...Word for the Travel Wise (04/17/06)
Apr 17th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Northern Europe has been an area I've long neglected to visit or think much about, but the more information I gather on countries like Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Finland I'm starting to sing another tune. Today I'll say Finland and their sauna's are slowly winning me over, but tomorrow I'll probably say it's Denmark. For the Finnish a trip to the sauna is part of everyday life. Today they are ...
