Arasan Spa Review - Unique Beauty & Wellness Experiences in a Traditional Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan

<p>We&#39;re taking you inside the Arasan Spa &amp; Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for one of the most interesting spa experiences we&#39;ve ever had! We break down the Russian banya, Finnish sauna, steam rooms, and pools, how to navigate a communal (and nude!) bathhouse, and our nearly 2-hour spa package with a body scrub, seaweed wrap, and a massage from a Kazakh lady who does not hold back.</p><p><strong>Highlights of this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What the Arasan Bathhouse is</p></li><li><p>Tips: finding the right entrance, how pricing works, and what to bring</p></li><li><p>Bathhouse etiquette (yes, it&#39;s nude)</p></li><li><p>Finnish sauna vs. Russian banya vs. steam room</p></li><li><p>The venik ritual</p></li><li><p>The swimming pools (bring a swim cap)</p></li><li><p>Eastern/Turkish hammam</p></li><li><p>Spa services: massages, peels, wraps &amp; packages</p></li><li><p>Our &quot;Tales of Maghreb&quot; package: body peel, seaweed wrap &amp; massage</p></li></ul><p><strong>Hotels in Almaty we recommend:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/n7OuZ34i"><u>Rahat Palace</u></a> - where we stayed; big atrium, pool, hot tub, sauna &amp; steam room </p></li><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/AEDt5Lrw"><u>The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty</u></a> - home of the Sky Lounge, Vista, and Le Petit Chef </p></li><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/VCTkWSBT"><u>InterContinental Almaty by IHG</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/MiKexKBf"><u>Holiday Inn Almaty </u></a></p></li></ul><p>Stay connected with an e-SIM from <a href="https://airalo.tpk.lu/GSL96cBr"><u>Airalo</u></a> and check out our<a href="https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/travelsquadpodcast/Kazakhstan?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=show-notes"> <u>Kazakhstan Viator Experiences</u></a> for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn&#39;t get to.</p><p>Find a great flight deal with<a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/a/travelsquadpodcast"> <strong>Thrifty Traveler Premium</strong></a>&#39;s flight deals. Use our promo code <strong>TSP</strong> to get $20 off your first year subscription.</p><p>—---------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Shop:</strong><a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/collections/travel-itineraries"> <u>Trip Itineraries</u></a> &amp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast"> <u>Amazon Storefront</u></a></p><p><strong>Connect:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gx