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2 weeks ago

Iceland's Latest Geothermal Lagoon Near the Golden Circle Has Swim-up Bars, Saunas, and Serene Views-Here's What It's Like

Laugarás Lagoon in southern Iceland offers a boutique geothermal bathing experience with turf-roofed architecture, scenic Hvítá river setting, and social winter soaking culture.
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3 months ago

You Britons go to the pub, we go to the swimming pool!': the European health habits worth adopting

There are said to be 160 pools in Iceland. With a population of just over 400,000, this means one for every 2,500 people. Just as well, as swimming is so ingrained in the national psyche. This is a fairly recent phenomenon: in 1940 swimming lessons became mandatory for schoolchildren in response to drownings that were the result of previous poor competency.
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