Oliver Conway

John Harrison, editor of the Daily Bhutan newspaper. Now, for many, this is the sound of pure relaxation. Water hitting the hot stones of a traditional sauna. In Nordic countries, outdoor saunas, often complete with ice-cold plunge pools, are seen as essential to physical and emotional well-being and date back thousands of years.

John Harrison, editor of the Daily Bhutan newspaper. Now, for many, this is the sound of pure relaxation. Water hitting the hot stones of a traditional sauna. In Nordic countries, outdoor saunas, often complete with ice-cold plunge pools, are seen as essential to physical and emotional well-being and date back thousands of years.

John Harrison, editor of the Daily Bhutan newspaper. Now, for many, this is the sound of pure relaxation. Water hitting the hot stones of a traditional sauna. In Nordic countries, outdoor saunas, often complete with ice-cold plunge pools, are seen as essential to physical and emotional well-being and date back thousands of years.

But amid the stresses of 21st century life, they've grown in popularity elsewhere in the world. Here in the UK, the number has more than trebled in the past couple of years. Liz Watson, who runs a sauna on a beach in southern England, interviewed some of her regulars for the BBC.

But amid the stresses of 21st century life, they've grown in popularity elsewhere in the world. Here in the UK, the number has more than trebled in the past couple of years. Liz Watson, who runs a sauna on a beach in southern England, interviewed some of her regulars for the BBC.

But amid the stresses of 21st century life, they've grown in popularity elsewhere in the world. Here in the UK, the number has more than trebled in the past couple of years. Liz Watson, who runs a sauna on a beach in southern England, interviewed some of her regulars for the BBC.

Liz also spoke to my colleague, Johnny Diamond.

Liz also spoke to my colleague, Johnny Diamond.

Liz also spoke to my colleague, Johnny Diamond.

Johnny Diamond talking to outdoor sauna owner Liz Watson. And that is all from the Happy Pod for now. If you'd like to get in touch about any of our stories or if you have one of your own to share, you can send us an email or voice note to globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Daniel Fox and produced by Holly Gibbs and Rachel Bulkley. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway.

Johnny Diamond talking to outdoor sauna owner Liz Watson. And that is all from the Happy Pod for now. If you'd like to get in touch about any of our stories or if you have one of your own to share, you can send us an email or voice note to globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Daniel Fox and produced by Holly Gibbs and Rachel Bulkley. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway.

Johnny Diamond talking to outdoor sauna owner Liz Watson. And that is all from the Happy Pod for now. If you'd like to get in touch about any of our stories or if you have one of your own to share, you can send us an email or voice note to globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Daniel Fox and produced by Holly Gibbs and Rachel Bulkley. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway.

Until next time, goodbye.

Until next time, goodbye.

Until next time, goodbye.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. We're recording this at 14 hours GMT on Thursday the 30th of January. A US military helicopter has collided with a passenger plane above the Potomac River in Washington. More than 60 people are feared dead.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. We're recording this at 14 hours GMT on Thursday the 30th of January. A US military helicopter has collided with a passenger plane above the Potomac River in Washington. More than 60 people are feared dead.

Eight hostages, including three Israelis, have been freed in Gaza, but Israel has suspended the release of 110 Palestinians in exchange. And a warning that the fighting in Congo could reignite ethnic tensions seen during the Rwandan genocide. Also in this podcast... The Brazilian film that's making history.

Eight hostages, including three Israelis, have been freed in Gaza, but Israel has suspended the release of 110 Palestinians in exchange. And a warning that the fighting in Congo could reignite ethnic tensions seen during the Rwandan genocide. Also in this podcast... The Brazilian film that's making history.

Reagan National Airport sits just across the river from Washington, D.C., a seven-minute drive from the White House and right next to the Pentagon. Being so close to the U.S. Capitol, it is very busy. In fact, it has the single busiest runway in the country.