Etiquette
4 guides- Etiquette
Sauna etiquette in Finland
The unwritten rules, written down: how to walk into a Finnish sauna without giving yourself away.
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Sauna etiquette in the UK
Mixed, swimsuited, mostly outdoors: the conventions of the UK's new sauna wave.
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Sauna etiquette in Ireland
Coastal, communal, and built around the sea swim: how Ireland's barrel-sauna scene actually runs.
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Sauna etiquette in the US
Three traditions under one roof: Russian banya, Korean spa, urban bathhouse, and the new outdoor wood-fired scene.
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Planning
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Finnish vs. infrared vs. steam vs. smoke: choosing the right sauna
Four very different heat experiences, one decision. Here's how they differ, and how to pick.
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What to bring to a sauna
A short packing list for a first session, and what to leave at home.
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Cold plunge etiquette
How to do the cold side without wrecking the round for you, or anyone else in the water.
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Private vs. communal saunas: how to choose
Rent the whole room, or sit with strangers? A short guide to the trade-offs.
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Planning a sauna trip to Scotland
Coastal barrels, Highland lochs, and the cold North Sea: how to build a Scottish sauna itinerary that earns the drive.
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Private sauna hire: what to know
Booking the whole sauna for your own group: how pricing works, what to ask the operator, and when private beats communal.
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