Episode Description
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Before he founded the Peninsula Hot Springs on the Mornington Peninsula, 21 years ago, Charles Davidson began exploring thermal springs sites around the world.
His quest has now taken him to 57 countries to explore their bathing cultures, from Iran to Japan, Tanzania to Yemen.
"I really wanted to understand that hot springs had nothing to do with money or wealth, it was all to do with nature and human connection," says Charles of his experiences in Yemen, one of the world's poorest countries. "The gift from mother Earth is universal."
Listen as Charles shares some truly unique and beautiful experiences in hot water. See peninsulahotsprings.com
Also, we talk about the changes to entry to the UK and Ireland for dual citizens, and the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation.
And finally, let us save your skin! With airplane cabins drier than the Sahara desert, it's no surprise to learn flying ages your skin. We're here to help, along with some expert advice from health and wellness expert Dr Vincent.
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The bathing locations Charles mentions in this episode include:
NT Bitter Springs, Mataranka nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/elsey-national-park/bitter-springs
SA Dalhousie Springs southaustralia.com/products/flinders-ranges-and-outback/attraction/dalhousie-springs-witjira-national-park
NZ Maruia Hot Springs maruiahotsprings.nz/
JAPAN Kusatsu onsen visit-gunma.jp/en/discover/destinations/kusatsu/
INDIA Kheerganga hot springs, Himchal Pradesh
IRAN Gavmish Goli hot springs, Sareyn
YEMEN Damt thermal springs
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