West Bohemian Spas Through the Eyes of a British Journalist

In the first half of June, the Institute of Spa and Balneology welcomed British journalist Arielle Domb, who was preparing an article on the West Bohemian spa triangle for the prestigious London daily The Standard. During her visit, we introduced her to the activities of ILaB, the Spa Research Centre project, and specific examples of how science, spa practice and public health are interconnected.
We discussed the topics we address in our research, as well as the results of studies focused on the effects of traditional spa methods. She was particularly interested in our experience with the use of natural healing resources and the transfer of knowledge into practice.
The article was published on 11 July under the title Europe's ultimate spa break? Why you need to experience the healing waters of Czechia in the Lifestyle – Travel section.
Link to the full article in English: HERE
We thank Živý kraj for arranging the visit.
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Institute of Spa and Balneology
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Updated: 6 July 2026