Spending 24 Hours in a Hot Spring

26/09/2025 8 min
Spending 24 Hours in a Hot Spring

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Spa days are the ultimate relaxation retreat. Many people enjoy soaking in warm pools or natural hot springs. But what happens if you immerse yourself in a hot spring for an entire day? Could a 24-hour soak leave you looking like a prune, or might it overheat your internal organs?
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