EPISODE · Feb 15, 2025 · 39 MIN
Wild Sauna on Edinburgh’s Seaside: Soul Water Sauna Review
from Badii Talk: Thermal Bathing and Sauna Culture · host Sarah Spoto
We’re reviewing a wild sauna on Portobello Beach. Edinburgh, Scotland’s seaside. We’re joined by resident of Portobello, Edinburgh, Angie Spoto. Angie is an esteemed author who writes gothic fantasy deeply inspired by the Scottish coastline. Most recently, she’s published The Bone Diver, a novel inspired by the selkies of Scottish folklore.You’re not just going to hear a review of our sauna experience though. You’ll also learn a bit about the history of bathing in the UK and what makes a sauna a Finnish sauna. In this episode:- Badii’s review of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Wild Sauna, Soul Water Sauna- History of bathing in the UK- What makes a sauna a Finnish saunaOur recommendations from the episode:Soul Water SaunaThe Portobello BookshopTanifiki Coffee BarSalt on your Tongue: Women and the Sea by Charlotte RuncieSite about Finnish history and culture: Finland NaturallyNordic Magic by Meri MortThe Book of Nordic Self Care by Elisabeth CarlssonSauna by from Cozy Publishing The Bone Diver by Angie SpotoBadii offers passionate and curious bathers and spa-goers access to news, education, and recommendations about global bathing culture. We share all this across many platforms, including: Website: www.badii.lifeEmail newsletterInstagram @badii.life
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We’re reviewing a wild sauna on Portobello Beach. Edinburgh, Scotland’s seaside. We’re joined by resident of Portobello, Edinburgh, Angie Spoto. Angie is an esteemed author who writes gothic fantasy deeply inspired by the Scottish coastline. Most recently, she’s published The Bone Diver, a novel inspired by the selkies of Scottish folklore.You’re not just going to hear a review of our sauna experience though. You’ll also learn a bit about the history of bathing in the UK and what makes a sauna a Finnish sauna. In this episode:- Badii’s review of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Wild Sauna, Soul Water Sauna- History of bathing in the UK- What makes a sauna a Finnish saunaOur recommendations from the episode:Soul Water SaunaThe Portobello BookshopTanifiki Coffee BarSalt on your Tongue: Women and the Sea by Charlotte RuncieSite about Finnish history and culture: Finland NaturallyNordic Magic by Meri MortThe Book of Nordic Self Care by Elisabeth CarlssonSauna by from Cozy Publishing The Bone Diver by Angie SpotoBadii offers passionate and curious bathers and spa-goers access to news, education, and recommendations about global bathing culture. We share all this across many platforms, including: Website: www.badii.lifeEmail newsletterInstagram @badii.life
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