Relaxahhhtion

Some form of relaxahhhtion can be found in nearly every country – spas, massages, steams, beauty treatments, waxes, and baths. Moderately Adventurous is on a mission to give them a try while traveling.

Relaxahhhtion Facts

Natives of Iceland visit hot springs and hot pots as a community or social activity. There are public pools, springs, and small jacuzzi-sized sitting spots (called hot pots) throughout the country. Since these are for public use, attendees must shower off before entering to ensure cleanliness over time.
The hot springs near La Fortuna in Costa Rica bring tourists and money from all over the world. You can see hot spring resort after hot spring resort while driving along the main road just north of La Fortuna.
Olympic Spa in Korea Town near Los Angeles is a retreat from the world with wet and dry steam rooms, two hot tubs, and one icy cold plunge pool. The ladies behind Moderately Adventurous cannot wait to experience the spas in South Korea.

Thailand – Morning at Railay Beach

Railay beach is ridiculously beautiful. It has white sands, clear warm water, and vertical limestone karsts that shoot up from the ocean on either side of the beach. The only way to get to Railay Beach is by boat. With the long tail boats pulled …

Iceland – Lagooning in Winter

The Secret Lagoon is a steamy alternative to the Blue Lagoon. Below I describe our stormy encounters with each place, but wish we could have visited even more locations. If we didn’t have to change our plan due to an approaching storm, you can bet …

Costa Rica – La Fortuna Local’s Hot Springs

One of the first things you will read about when researching Costa Rica are the hot springs created by the active volcanos in the country. La Fortuna is a hot bed (pun intended) of hot spring resorts and day spas. I enjoy a candlelight warm …