experience Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:53:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png experience Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 One of the Best Things You Can Do In Japan Is Try Ikebana https://travelermaster.com/one-of-the-best-things-you-can-do-in-japan-is-try-ikebana/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:17:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=25373 Although the Ikebana, a form of Japanese flower arranging, has been around since the 16th century, it has seen a spike in interest in the last few years. Beyond its aesthetic value, this artform also has a meditative aspect. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what Ikebana is and why it’s definitely worthwhile to […]

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]]> Although the Ikebana, a form of Japanese flower arranging, has been around since the 16th century, it has seen a spike in interest in the last few years. Beyond its aesthetic value, this artform also has a meditative aspect. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what Ikebana is and why it’s definitely worthwhile to try it if you’re visiting Japan.

The difference between Ikebana and western flower arranging techniques is that Ikebana aims to bring out the inner qualities of flowers and other live materials and express emotion. It is also more sparse than your typical flower arrangement; Ikebana uses only a few stems of each plant chosen. At its core, this practice is about simplicity, balance, and an appreciation for the imperfect beauty of the natural world.

Naturally, this therapeutic side of Ikebana has many benefits: it encourages self-expression, brings out a sense of fulfillment, helps us see and appreciate the little things and it can improve our overall mood. There are many options for tourists in Japan to experiment with Ikebana: you could take a one-off workshop or one that consists of a few meetings, depending on the length of your stay and what suits you best. 

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]]> Sky Lagoon: Iceland’s New Breathtaking Swimming Pool https://travelermaster.com/sky-lagoon-icelands-new-breathtaking-swimming-pool/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=25131 Iceland is full of incredible natural and cultural sights, and if you’re heading to the Nordic country soon, there is one new spot you should know about: Sky Lagoon. The recently opened immersive swimming pool and thermal spa is nestled on a cliff just 15 minutes from the Reykjavik city center.  View this post on […]

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]]> Iceland is full of incredible natural and cultural sights, and if you’re heading to the Nordic country soon, there is one new spot you should know about: Sky Lagoon. The recently opened immersive swimming pool and thermal spa is nestled on a cliff just 15 minutes from the Reykjavik city center. 

Icelanders are known for their love of soaking in naturally warm waters, and the designers of Sky Lagoon sough to celebrate this old Norse bathing culture and fuse it with modern Nordic design. The resort sprawls across 5,000 square meters and features hot lagoons with infinity edges overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, cold plunge pools, a sauna, a cafe, a bar, and a turf house (one of those beautiful grass-covered cottages that Iceland and the Faroe Islands are known for).

The surroundings of Sky Lagoon are no less impressive than the facility itself—reefs, cliffs, and the open ocean can be seen from everywhere you look. The highlights of this breathtaking view are probably the old Snæfellsjökull glacier—a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano, and the Keilir mountain. If you’re lucky you may even spot a seal or two.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> experience Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:53:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png experience Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 One of the Best Things You Can Do In Japan Is Try Ikebana https://travelermaster.com/one-of-the-best-things-you-can-do-in-japan-is-try-ikebana/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:17:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=25373 Although the Ikebana, a form of Japanese flower arranging, has been around since the 16th century, it has seen a spike in interest in the last few years. Beyond its aesthetic value, this artform also has a meditative aspect. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what Ikebana is and why it’s definitely worthwhile to […]

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]]> Although the Ikebana, a form of Japanese flower arranging, has been around since the 16th century, it has seen a spike in interest in the last few years. Beyond its aesthetic value, this artform also has a meditative aspect. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what Ikebana is and why it’s definitely worthwhile to try it if you’re visiting Japan.

The difference between Ikebana and western flower arranging techniques is that Ikebana aims to bring out the inner qualities of flowers and other live materials and express emotion. It is also more sparse than your typical flower arrangement; Ikebana uses only a few stems of each plant chosen. At its core, this practice is about simplicity, balance, and an appreciation for the imperfect beauty of the natural world.

Naturally, this therapeutic side of Ikebana has many benefits: it encourages self-expression, brings out a sense of fulfillment, helps us see and appreciate the little things and it can improve our overall mood. There are many options for tourists in Japan to experiment with Ikebana: you could take a one-off workshop or one that consists of a few meetings, depending on the length of your stay and what suits you best. 

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]]> Sky Lagoon: Iceland’s New Breathtaking Swimming Pool https://travelermaster.com/sky-lagoon-icelands-new-breathtaking-swimming-pool/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=25131 Iceland is full of incredible natural and cultural sights, and if you’re heading to the Nordic country soon, there is one new spot you should know about: Sky Lagoon. The recently opened immersive swimming pool and thermal spa is nestled on a cliff just 15 minutes from the Reykjavik city center.  View this post on […]

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]]> Iceland is full of incredible natural and cultural sights, and if you’re heading to the Nordic country soon, there is one new spot you should know about: Sky Lagoon. The recently opened immersive swimming pool and thermal spa is nestled on a cliff just 15 minutes from the Reykjavik city center. 

Icelanders are known for their love of soaking in naturally warm waters, and the designers of Sky Lagoon sough to celebrate this old Norse bathing culture and fuse it with modern Nordic design. The resort sprawls across 5,000 square meters and features hot lagoons with infinity edges overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, cold plunge pools, a sauna, a cafe, a bar, and a turf house (one of those beautiful grass-covered cottages that Iceland and the Faroe Islands are known for).

The surroundings of Sky Lagoon are no less impressive than the facility itself—reefs, cliffs, and the open ocean can be seen from everywhere you look. The highlights of this breathtaking view are probably the old Snæfellsjökull glacier—a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano, and the Keilir mountain. If you’re lucky you may even spot a seal or two.

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