Photogenic and good for you. These hot springs will go straight into your travel bucket list.
The ultimate self-care treat, hot springs are mother nature’s spas. Not only they are gorgeous, but they are also extremely good for you. We know that Japan has a wonderful tradition of using hot springs to improve health, but countries closer to us have been using thermal water to improve health for centuries as well. In Italy, for example, thermal baths are used as a complement to modern medicine to cure a vast range of health issues, from respiratory problems to osteopathic issues. Thermal baths cures are not only suggested but even covered by social security – just like ‘common’ medications!
Once again, the Ancient Romans had everything figured out.
The benefits of hot springs include relieving muscular aches and pains, detoxing the skin and improving circulation. There is even a dedicated branch of science called Balmeology – a method of treatment of disease by bathing – that studies the benefits of thermal water and its minerals on peoples’ health.
Hot springs are a unique natural resource and a great travel destination. We listed the ten best and most Instagrammable hot springs around the world to add to your travel bucket list.
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa, Iceland
Szechenyi Bath, Hungary
Mammoth Hot Springs, California
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Hot Water Beach, New Zealand
Terme di Saturnia, Italy
Grutas Tolantongo, Mexico
Hot Springs in Kinosaki, Japan
Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia
Gellért Baths, Hungary
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