In this episode we explore a different type of escape – one that doesn't always require travel: we‘re talking about spas and why people visit them and what they get from their visit. Is it about mind, body or both?

We give some historical context and visit one of the oldest spas in the UK – the Roman Baths in the city of Bath.

We also talk about an Etruscan spa that dates back 7000 years.

To get the inside track on what really makes spas work, we talk to an expert – Alex Hurt, who runs the Weavers’ House Spa in Lavenham, Suffolk

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The Roman Baths in Bath

The Archeological Museum in Chianciano, Italy

The modern spa facilities in Chianciano

Weavers' House Spa in Lavenham, UK

Temple Spa products

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In this episode, we travel north from our base in Le Marche for a day trip to the micro state of San Marino. It's in fact, the world's oldest, existing sovereign state, and its oldest constitutional republic. How has it managed to survive in tact during almost two thousand years of European conflicts?

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San Marino official website

San Marino Vampire Museum

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In this episode we explore the Castello di Monterado and meet its owner, Orlando Rodano.

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Discover Italy: Official Tourism Website - Italia.it

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In this episode, Geoff and Dawn visit the lesser known Italian region of Le Marche. It's not so popular with tourist but it certainly found favour with Mr. & Mrs. Spink. Enjoy historic hilltop towns and dining out al fresco.

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Un Dimanche à la Campagne - movie

Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe - painting by Edouard Manet

Passatelli Recipe

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In this trailer we introduce ourselves and explain what our podcast is about and what we will be talking about in episodes to come.

It will be a monthly podcast about our travels and sharing the things that made an impression on us, such as places we stay, food we eat and destinations we see and experience.

Your hosts are Geoff and Dawn Spink. We hope you enjoy!

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