Lightening Up in the Maldives
Tucked away on a secluded island, the country's first wellness retreat blends ancient rituals with modern science.
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Highly subjective takes on life's most interesting experiences.
What’s the most interesting tradition you’ve ever experienced?
I love the bathhouses in Moscow. The hottest sauna ever, the felt hats, the cold plunge, the whipping of wet oak leaves, wrapped in sheets, drinking tea.
What was your most surreal travel experience?
Flying on the Concorde. The jetlag was more intense because the flying time was so much shorter. And it was so surreal to watch the sun pass by in fast motion. It really altered my perception of time and space!
Favorite word or phrase in a language not your own?
Gostoso — a Brazilian word for when a person’s hot, as in, sexy; or when a food’s tasty.
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