Sure, it may only be October, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about exciting spring break destinations. Next year, instead of heading to Cancun or Daytona Beach, may we suggest ...

Saunas are good for your body, but they might be even better for your soul. That’s the guiding philosophy of three friends who are on a mission to spread the word about the traditional Finnish sauna ...

Near Helsinki, expat designer Jussi-Pekka Kajaala and Olympic medalist Adam Rippon build a tiny summerhouse dedicated to Finland’s favorite pastime. A view of the sauna building before the patio and ...

It’d be sacrilegious to visit Finland without experiencing two of the country’s most beloved pastimes: karaoke and sauna. While belting Frank Sinatra songs in a crowded bar may come naturally to you, ...

Perhaps it’s the chilly weather this month, but there’s just something so appealing about a sauna. Hanna Tikkanen Merk, board president of the Bay Area chapter of the Finlandia Foundation, which has ...

This Nordic city and digital hub is having its moment in the (midnight) sun, offering cultural, arty events and pleasingly eclectic silliness ...

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John “JP” Pederson says his time as an exchange student in Finland warmed him up to “sauna,” a word he uses as a noun, verb, adjective and a way of life. In his quest to spread sauna to other ...

The world's eyes may be on the Olympics, but Finland dominated another hot competition: the Sauna World Championships. The men's champion stayed in a sauna heated to 230 degrees for more than 18 ...