Spa Zuiver: Investigating Amsterdam’s Sauna Culture

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Spa Zuiver is the best authentic Dutch spa close to the heart of Amsterdam. There are plenty of similar spa’s (Dutch word: “Thermen”) dispersed throughout the Netherlands, as well as in other European countries like Germany (e.g. Friedrichsbad). A spa in Europe is basically a concentration of saunas, plunge pools, swimming pools, jacuzzi’s, and relaxation …

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Bucharest Vegetarian Restaurant Guide

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Bucharest is not famous for its cuisine. Boring meals such as meat and roasted potatoes can be found in many restaurants. The capital of Romania is even less known for healthier, vegan-style food. However, this guide will help you find a few decent vegetarian options. Since this is the first restaurant guide published on HealthTravelJunkie.com, …

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Spa Zuiver: Onderzoek naar de Amsterdamse Saunacultuur

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Spa Zuiver is het beste authentieke Nederlandse kuuroord dicht bij het hart van Amsterdam. Er zijn tal van soortgelijke kuuroorden (“Thermen”) verspreid over heel Nederland, maar ook in andere Europese landen zoals Duitsland bijv. Friedrichsbad. Een spa in Europa is in principe een concentratie van sauna’s, dompelbaden, zwembaden, jacuzzi’s en ontspanningsruimtes, allemaal onder hetzelfde dak. …

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Skopje (Macedonia) Food and Wellness Guide

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This Skopje Wellness Guide was first featured as a Guest Post on Privet-Russia.com Skopje (Macedonia) is an interesting small European city with a population of 550 000. Along with its growing tourism sector, attractions include the historic Kale fortress located in Skopje’s Old Town, as well as Mother Teresa’s Memorial House. However, the best place …

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Split (Croatia): Tourism, Dalmatian Food, and Fitness

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In the South-East of Europe, tucked in between the coastal mountains and turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, lies the second biggest city in Croatia – Split. Apart from the beaches, Split is also widely known for its rich history, delicious food, vibrant nightlife and love for sports. Split’s History The history of Split goes …

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The Friedrichsbad (Baden-Baden) Wellness Spa

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  After ten minutes you forget time, after 20 minutes, you forget the world. – Mark Twain describing his Friedrichsbad experience. At the Friedrichsbad naked wellness spa you go through 17 stages of relaxation in saunas, mineral water baths, and showers. I spent a day in Baden-Baden to find out exactly how it feels to …

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