“So… we went to a naturist campsite, but we don’t think it was something for us”. Said no one ever. At least, that’s what we like to believe, but it isn’t always true. Although most just wish they discovered this a few centuries earlier, sometimes we meet people who gave naked camping a try and did not enjoy it. Inappropriate behaviour can play a big role in this. We have friends who once were … Read more
Oh, the shock it must have been… You arrive at this naturist resort, ready for a week with not a single piece of clothing in sight. You walk into the reception desk, and the first thing you see is a row of very friendly but also very clothed receptionists. Didn’t the brochure say that nudity was expected throughout the resort whenever the weather permits? Then why does this not apply to the staff? Especially … Read more
Our first steps into French naturism almost seem like we took them in a previous life. Meanwhile, we discovered so many resorts, from small club campgrounds with just a handful of spots to huge so-called “naturist villages” that are larger than any of the real villages nearby. And pretty much everything in between. They all look different. Some are at the coast, others in the mountains or the countryside. Some have lakes or rivers … Read more
We don’t remember exactly where we got the idea that people who travel in a van are more likely to spend time without clothes. Maybe it’s because we always noticed so many campers at naturist resorts, which back in the day, was pretty much the only place we saw lots of them. Or maybe it’s because we linked van life with boat life. If you’ve ever been on the water in Croatia or the … Read more
The other day, yet another person told us that naturist camping is nothing for her. Not for the obvious reasons though, this wasn’t about body confidence, about prudery, or about cultural differences. This person didn’t have a jealous partner stopping her, didn’t have ultra-religious parents, or wasn’t worried about her colleagues finding out. In fact, she was butt naked when she told us. On a nude beach. Surrounded by other naked people. We get … Read more
The European naturist season is just around the corner. We can feel it in our toes. And in our inbox, where the yearly steady flow of messages asking for vacation advice is going strong again. We like that, though. As kids, we dreamt of being able to fly, become invisible or read people’s minds. Little did we know that one day we would actually get a real superpower: Helping people find great destinations for their … Read more
We often hear that some people find naturism rather expensive. Well, it’s not. Taking off your clothes doesn’t cost you a thing, unless you do so in inappropriate places which may result in a ticket from the police. In fact, going naked is cheaper than going clothed, because you obviously can avoid the cost of clothes. Social nudity is another story, around the world are plenty of public places where you can be naked, … Read more
During the height of the COVID pandemic, nude vacations have seen significant growth. The reason was pretty obvious. People were looking for safe spaces to travel to, preferably somewhere in nature, where social distancing can easily be practiced, and where you can bring your own accommodation, food, and utensils. This is pretty much the definition of an everyday naturist campground. The fact that they would also have to leave the bathing suit at home was … Read more
Throughout our travels, we got the chance to talk with many people who enjoy some sort of social nudity. It could be just at home or in the garden with close family members, or at meetups with friends. Some go to nude events, nude yoga classes, or nude beaches. But we’re always surprised how only a small percentage of these people have ever been to a clothes-free resort. The number one reason why not, … Read more
Before we started our Naked Wanderings journey, we once took a gap year to go backpacking around Latin America. Thinking back of it now, the way we used to travel couldn’t have been more different than it is today. And not just because we wore clothes at the time. Back in the day, we didn’t have apps or international sim cards. When we arrived at a new destination, we had to figure out how … Read more