Sweating It Out in Finland

To say the sauna is central to Finnish culture might be an understatement.
Sweating It Out in Finland
Saunas are to be found everywhere in Finland. Lu Mikhaylova/Shutterstock
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Markku pitched a couple scoops of water onto the stones atop an electric-powered stove. From my perch on the bench, I stared at the glowing red number on the thermostat: 65 degrees Celsius. That’s 149 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Sixty-five, eh?” I asked Markku, not exactly coolly.
Kevin Revolinski
Kevin Revolinski
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Kevin Revolinski is an avid traveler, craft beer enthusiast, and home-cooking fan. He is the author of 15 books, including “The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey” and his new collection of short stories, “Stealing Away.” He’s based in Madison, Wis., and his website is TheMadTraveler.com
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