Naked Men Talking: A guide to travel
Which destinations and experiences are on your wish-list?
If you're into getting naked, you're probably going to be looking for opportunities to combine your travel adventures and your vacation time with a chance to explore a bit of naturism.
Gareth Johnson
It depends a bit on where you are in the world, but there are plenty of naked travel options to consider.
Cruising
Some of the gay cruises out there will offer a clothing-optional tanning deck.
There are a number of operators that offer naked sailing experiences.
I've done a Greek islands naked sailing trip with Saltyboys that I really enjoyed.
Resorts and guesthouses
There's a huge range of clothing-optional resorts and guesthouses around the world.
When you're making your choice on where to stay, it's important to have a clear understanding of the type of experience that you're looking for - don't be afraid to ask questions and do some research to ensure that what you're booking is going to deliver the kind of vacation that you're hoping for.
As well as the obvious questions such as where do you want to go and how much do you want to pay, think about aspects such as:
- Do I want a men-only experience or am I comfortable with mixed genders?
- Do I want a non-sexual naturism experience or am I comfortable leaning into the sexual energy?
- Do I want nightlife or relaxation or a bit of both?
One of my most recent naked accommodation experiences was in Bali - I stayed at Laki Uma Villa in Denpasar. It was awesome.
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Homestays
This isn't something that I've really explored but it is a popular way to meet local guys who are also into getting naked.
MisterB&B has specific options that enable you to search for naked homestay options, but there's a number of platforms out there.
I use Oh! Naturist which has a homestay function, but I haven't tested that out.
Camping
There's a lot of permanent camping grounds - particularly across the US and Europe - that were set up as naturist vacation spots.
Dedicated naked camping events are particularly popular with the gays - in the US there's The Gathering, and in the UK there's NakedFest.
Gareth Johnson
Socialise
Connecting with a community of men who like to get naked will open up a whole range of events and activities - often hosted in someone's home.
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Hit the beach
A lot of guys unlock their enthusiasm for naturism by first experiencing it on a clothing-optional beach.
Different parts of the world have different approaches to what you can wear on the beach. Some beaches are official clothing-optional and are clearly signposted, others are a bit more ambiguous about what's allowed, while some places prohibit nakedness of any kind. Do your research to avoid drama.
Gareth Johnson
