In Finland, the world's happiest country for seven consecutive years now, Tampere is the most beloved city. 38% of Finns see themselves living in a blend of city life and nature. It integrates culture ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Christopher and Julie Rice sat naked in the sauna, sweating in its 180-degree heat. In the crisp air outside, they then played a few hands of cribbage and noshed on pickles and ...

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DULUTH – It was 8 degrees below zero and the windchill was even colder, but Brittney Merlot wore a tank top inside the igloo-like structure next to Lake Superior. "It's almost magical," Merlot said, ...

In 2023, the World Happiness Report named Finland the happiest country in the world. Finns are known for their love of nature, saunas, and coffee. But some of their customs might surprise Americans.

Helsinkians and visitors take note—a beautiful new public sauna has popped up on a tiny island in the Finnish capital. Architecture firm OOPEAA designed the recently opened Lonna Sauna, a contemporary ...

Curving along 800 square feet of ancient rock on Sans Souci Island off Toronto, the private Grotto Sauna by PARTISANS was inspired by the natural caves and waterways of the region. A Leica 3D scanner ...