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The Thermae Magazine
Guides, culture and practical tips for a first-timer or a seasoned bather.
Your First Hot Spring: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know before your first hot spring soak: etiquette, choosing your water, ideal duration, and simple habits for a relaxed visit.
Japanese Onsen Etiquette Explained
Traditional nudity, tattoos, silence, and washing rituals: the essential codes for enjoying a Japanese onsen without any missteps.
Safety and Hydration at Hot Springs
Drinking enough water, recognizing signs of overheating, and keeping sessions reasonable: the smart habits for enjoying hot springs safely.
A Brief History of Thermal Bathing
From Roman baths to Japanese onsen, a journey through the centuries where hot water has shaped the rest and rituals of civilizations.
Sauna, Hammam, Onsen: What's the Difference?
Dry heat, humid steam, or full immersion: a short guide to understanding these three great traditions and choosing what suits your mood.
The Little Lexicon of Thermal Waters
Sulphurous, bicarbonate, iron-rich... behind these technical names lie very different waters. Here's how to tell them apart.
Family travel on the hot springs trail
Safety, shallow pools, nearby activities: how to pick a hot springs destination that delights kids and parents alike.
How to read a Thermae spot profile
Water type, temperature, gauges, verification badge, expert tip: the guide to reading every hot spring profile on the site at a glance.
Onsen itinerary in Japan: 10 days between tradition and steam
From Beppu to Hakone via Kusatsu and Kinosaki, a 10-day journey through Japan's most iconic onsen regions.
Iceland: on the trail of volcanic hot waters
From Reykjavik to the Reykjanes peninsula, from the Golden Circle to the Landmannalaugar highlands, a journey between geothermal power and dramatic landscapes.