05/14/2026 · 3 min read
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There’s a small wooden sauna in my grandma’s backyard in Haapsalu. My grandpa built it. Wood-fired, cozy, smells like it’s been slowly smoking since…
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05/11/2026 · 3 min read
Sauna culture
The best sauna experience possible There are many ways to be in a sauna — and all of them are valid. You can go…
05/07/2026 · 3 min read
Two saunas. Both with a kiuas. Completely different experiences.
I hope you haven’t had to experience a sauna where the air is still and dry. You know the kind. There’s a kiuas in…
04/09/2026 · 3 min read
What is löyly — and why the Finns gave steam a soul
Löyly is the Finnish word for the burst of steam when water hits hot stones. It’s also their word for spirit. Both meanings are…
03/26/2026 · 3 min read
Infrared vs. traditional sauna: two different things, both worth knowing
Let me say this upfront: I don’t think infrared is a fraud. People who use infrared cabins and enjoy them are not being tricked.…