There are hot springs and natural geothermal pools all over Iceland, and, as it is elsewhere in Scandinavia, soaking is a deeply ingrained part of Icelandic culture. “Icelanders love hot bathing ...

Iceland is revered ... I then braved the cold pool for a quick cold plunge, warmed up in the sauna, and was eventually doused in a refreshing cold mist in a room inspired by Icelandic fish-drying ...

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There are few other places on Earth where the raw power of nature is so clearly on display as Iceland ... activity featuring hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and steam vents.