We’ve always said that there’s something liberating about being naked with others—beyond the sun on your skin or the salt in your hair. Now, research backs that up. Check out this Psychology Today article, which explored a study on what unfolds when strangers shed not only their clothes—but also their insecurities. Turns out, sharing space in the nude might actually change how you see yourself—in the best possible way.
After our sailing season wrapped up last year, we waited a bit and then sent a message to some of the guys on each of our sails. The salt had washed off, the tan lines (or lack thereof) faded, and the guys were back in their routines — commuting, parenting, procrastinating, swiping, whatever it is they do.
We decided to check in. Not officially. No feedback forms or follow-up surveys. Just a simple message: “Hey, how’s life post-trip?”
The replies rolled in — honest, weird, beautiful. Here’s a look at what some of them said, completely unfiltered and unmistakably them.
In a scenario that sounds straight out of a reality‑TV bizarre‑roommate saga, a 27‑year‑old woman from Reddit’s “Am I the A**hole” thread found herself at odds with her 23‑year‑old brother after he moved in rent‑free — and promptly made himself comfortable by stripping down sofa‑style. He declared himself a nudist, arguing that clothes indoors were unnecessary, while she insisted her apartment, her furniture, and her sanity required boundaries. Reddit exploded in support of her stance: yes to nudist lifestyle, no to full frontal on the loveseat. This story, originally reported by Indy100, highlights a classic clash of personal freedom versus shared‑space consent.
Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of sailing with interesting men from all walks of life, and Tony is no exception. He’s a veterinarian by day, and a Dom, escort, and porn star by night. Tony inspired us with his unique, personal stories while sailing with us. We’d like to highlight Tony in this post as part of our blog series called “Meet Another Everything To Sea Traveler.”
After interviewing an Everything To Sea traveler in one of our recent blog posts, we thought we’d continue the fun, so we interviewed someone who handles one of our “Off-The-Beaten-Path Activities.” Meet Rafael—our cheeky Naked Hiking Guide for The Naked Canary Islands Villa. He’s ready to show you the best of Gran Canaria, all while embracing the freedom of naked hiking. In this chat, he shares his journey into bare-adventure and tips for a fun, carefree island experience.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Andrew to The Naked Thai Villa two weeks ago. The man is an actor, board game aficionado, and all-around great company. Originally from Canada but now based in Beijing, he kept the group entertained with music, crafty skills, and lively conversation. In this discussion with him on the last day of the trip, we dove into topics like body positivity and human connection, and he even shared some top tips for Everything To Sea newbies.
Sitting in Komodo National Park during The Spectacular Naked Sail, Group Leaders Lenny and Dave had the pleasure of chatting with Richard about his experience so far.
“Help! My Husband Enjoys Sailing Naked and Drinking Beers With Gay Men. What do you think this could mean?”
We found the above question in the advice column known as “Dear Prudence” in Slate Magazine. Check out the full query, below… and Prudence’s response, afterwards:
Have you ever wondered why guys avoid being naked in locker rooms? Is it about society’s rules? How we’re raised? Perhaps, a sign of the changing times? Check out this article we found on the subject – edited for brevity – by Kevin Frye on medium.com.
Co-founder Dave interviews Bruce, a true renaissance man. A former policeman in New Zealand, he later began a career as a fisherman, and operates an emergency aid service, too. Bruce owns two fishing boats, loves jewelry (specifically, diamonds), and recently completed his second trip with Everything To Sea.
Everyone’s got their own story to tell. And we think it’s interesting that no matter how niche someone’s experience is, we can all identify with at least a few aspects. In this blog post, we’d like to share a story originally published on AlmostWild.com. It’s the story of a young man who grew up in a conservative, evangelical home in a small farming town and struggled with his body image and sexual orientation. And like so many of us, he found solace in naturism. Read more from a proud gay naturist, below.
Are you a fan of evocative and thought-stirring photography? In this blog post/interview from PlanetNude.co, we take a closer look at the work of Ukrainian artist and photographer, Artem Humilevskyi. His nude images capture the raw human spirit in a way that is both haunting and playful. Though he doesn’t consider himself a nudist, he recognizes nudity as a tool for self-expression and reflection in his craft. We hope you enjoy learning about this artist and his creative process!
We really enjoy getting to know the guys who join our trips through deep conversations. We’d love to share this honest conversation between Everything To Sea and Ric, a traveler who came aboard our boat in October 2022. Ric is a freight operations manager (choo-choo!) who loves spending his free time camping naked in the bush of Australia. He inspired us with his story and we’d like to highlight him in this post as part of our blog series called “Meet Another Everything To Sea Traveler.”
We recently came across this post from a blog titled, “Buying Time: An Exciting Adventure in Early Retirement.” It’s a vulnerable and personal story from a young retiree named Max, who’s made himself a beautiful nude life, alone in the countryside. The post covers his struggle with loneliness, as he has chosen nudism without the support of his friends and community. We occasionally hear these kinds of stories, and that’s why we feel it’s so important to provide a safe space for men to be nude together. If you relate to any of his experiences, let us know in the Comment section.
In this blog post, Everything To Sea’s Eddie Rahadian talked with Patrick Emmanuel, the founder of MaleBodyPoetry.net, in which he waxes on both male nudity and the beauty of nature. Check out our Q&A with the Heidelberg-based guy below.
As more and more people get vaccinated worldwide, we can’t help but wonder how this will change the face of travel. Is this the new dawn of a traveling era? Our Communications Specialist Eddie Rahadian has a take on it.
“I don’t have a good enough body or a big enough dick to be naked in front of others.” Have you ever said this before? Even if you haven’t said it out loud, perhaps you’ve thought it to yourself. We interviewed a guy who’s posted on our Twitter X page. Below, he talks about his own body image...