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For those of you who don’t know, forest bathing is the practice of walking into a tree-filled environment and consciously connecting to your surroundings. The idea originated in Japan<\/a>, but it has become a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the increased interest in wellness and mindfulness<\/a>. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots around the globe to combine your newfound houseplant obsession with breaking free from your home’s four walls. So take a deep breath and get inspired to surround yourself with trees and harness their natural energy.<\/p>\n

\"Hoh<\/a>Hoh Rainforest, United States
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The Hoh Rainforest<\/a> feels like a lush island paradise, but it’s actually located in Washington<\/a>‘s Olympic National Park. Stepping into the forest is like stepping into a soundproof room with mossy green wallpaper-depending on the park crowds, you can escape the sights and sounds of civilisation completely, save for the occasional flap of a bird’s wing.<\/p>\n

\"Monteverde<\/a><\/p>\n

Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
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Cloud forests are a specific type of wooded area where atmospheric conditions allow for a consistent covering of clouds. One of the most famous examples is the Monteverde Cloud Forest<\/a> in Costa Rica<\/a>. Walking through the forest is like a dream come to life, with the trees shrouded in mist and water gently tripping from the canopy tops. Make it a point to walk across a suspension bridge to feel like you’re literally walking on a cloud.<\/p>\n

\"Sequoia<\/a><\/p>\n

Sequoia National Park, United States
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There’s nothing like a natural wonder to remind us how small we really are, especially if that natural wonder is notably gigantic. California’s<\/a> Sequoia National Park<\/a> is filled with groves of giant sequoia trees, which can grow upwards of 250 feet. It’s the perfect spot to go forest bathing and truly feel at one with nature-and the world as a whole.<\/p>\n

\"Forest<\/a><\/p>\n

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan
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No better place to forest bathe than its country of origin, right? The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/a> is one of Kyoto’s<\/a> top tourist attractions, although you’ll feel as if you’re the only person on earth once you stand among the soaring stalks of bamboo. On a windy day, the sound of the wooden trees knocking into each other is particularly lovely.<\/p>\n

\"Forest<\/a><\/p>\n

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Canada
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Vancouver<\/a> is a city known for its accessibility to nature, including the stunning Capilano Suspension Bridge Park<\/a>. The park is most famous for its suspension bridge, as its name suggests. The 450-foot-long bridge hovers 230 feet above the Capilano River, giving a unique vantage point to brave visitors. This is one case where you actually should look down…and up…and all around.<\/p>\n

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