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Catch of The Day! Invasive Fish Leather Makes Waves for Coral Reefs

At Everything To Sea, we’re always excited to explore innovative ways to protect our oceans and marine life. We found an article on nicenews.com which is about sustainable fish leather (edited for brevity, below). It’s made from the invasive lionfish species, and aligns with our commitment to environmental conservation and responsible travel.

As a company that values the beauty of our seas, we understand the importance of preserving coral reefs and maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Now, we know you’re probably thinking, “But wait, aren’t you guys all about naked sailing trips?” And you’re right! But we also care a ton about what’s happening to our oceans beyond our boat decks. This clever idea of transforming an invasive fish species into an eco-friendly product is brilliant!

Come on our sea trips in The Coral Triangle – there’s a good chance to see lionfish close up, while snorkeling with us.

*** Other Voices ***, Travel

How 10 Hours with No Wi-Fi Drove Me Crazy, then Set Me Free

GQ columnist Chris Black finds himself on a plane without Wi-Fi and begins to reconsider his long-term relationship with the internet. How extremely online do we really need to be? Many believe that what we do on the internet ties to our identity, and how productive we are. Black’s experience without the internet made us think: Do we need to balance our online and offline lives better? Are we relying too much on being connected all the time? Is this constant need to be online taking away from other important parts of our lives?

*** Other Voices ***, Hedonism

Everything You Need to Know About Thai Food

We love Thai food! We especially love its bold flavors. This sentiment was also echoed by the late chef, author and intrepid traveler Anthony Bourdain. When tasting Thai cooking for the first time, he remarked: “It was like discovering a colour I never knew existed before. A whole new crayon box full of colours.”

We adapted and abridged two articles by TheWingedFork.com that answer what Thai food is all about. Our hope is that it awakens your senses to the colorful world of Thai flavors…

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Why Every Man Needs a Small Group

It’s weird… in a world supposedly to be more connected, in the cycle of wake-work-sleep, finding a supportive and understanding community — especially a naked community that society often sidelines — can be challenging. This article, adapted from Aleteia.org, explores the benefits of forming male friendships and provides tips on how to cultivate and maintain these connections.

And on that note, we’ve recently launched our own Telegram and Facebook communities for naked travelers to engage with like-minded men on a more personal level (there’s even a section where you can share naked pics).

*** Other Voices ***, Health, Nature

How to Make Digital Detox Part of Your Vacation

Feeling tugged by social media, emails, and the vibrations of digital devices? These days, it can be challenging to live “in the moment.” It’s ironic that we’re talking about digital detox on the internet, but that’s just how it is nowadays: even digital detoxing has to begin digitally. When left unchecked, tech fatigue can insidiously affect our health. It’s even more important to go off the grid when we’re on vacation. Check out this article by TripConcierge.co about combining digital detox with your holidays. “In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow,” travel writer Pico Iyer writes in his book The Art of Stillness.

*** Other Voices ***, Men, Men and Awareness

The Male Gender and the Sexual Realm

This blog post explores different aspects of growing up male, erotic orientation, and what it means to have a healthy sexuality. It’s not always easy for guys to find their way through gender and sexual realms. Check out this article found on kimberlykeiser.com, which explores these themes.

*** Other Voices ***, Hedonism, Nature

The World Really is Your Oyster

Do oysters make you horny? For some people, the answer is “yes.” We found that there’s a good reason for this: these molluscs are a rich source of zinc, which increases testosterone (as well as sperm count). Hey, if you’re not sure about your sperm count, we could try to, uh, count it for you. Perhaps we could keep track of this – in the name of science, of course! – at The Naked French Villa. As one of our Off-the-Beaten-Path activity options on that trip, we travel right to the source of this aphrodisiac, to eat what many believe to be “the best oysters in the world.”

We found a great read on these delicious morsels, at BarefootBlogger.com. Enjoy reading today… and tasting, in September!

*** Other Voices ***, Health, Men, Men and Awareness

Don’t Sulk at Your Next Birthday

At Everything To Sea, we sometimes get inquiries from guys that are along these lines: “I’m dreaming of joining a trip, but I’m worried I won’t fit in because of my age.” The fact is, men from every decade join our trips. And we’ve found that everyone has something to contribute, which ultimately forms a unique voyage. From muscles and eye-candy, to knowledge and experience and depth, to humor and positive attitude, it’s our firm belief that every man who comes aboard our ship is interesting on some level. And it’s the variety of backgrounds and life experiences that make each of our trips memorable and fun.

Aging is a topic that’s normally perceived as negative… and related to loss. But there are legitimate, positive gains to growing older – though often overlooked or downplayed. We enjoyed this article from Outside Magazine, which talks “on the harder-to-measure benefits of age and experience.” It dives into scientifically measured benefits of growing older. We hope you enjoy this blog post – why don’t you tell us your reaction, in the Comments section, below!

*** Other Voices ***, Naked Sailing, Nudity, Travel

How to Speak Every Love Language: Travel Edition

Kevin Mayfield is a travel agent who advises his clients on ideal travel experiences, and of course he recommends Everything To Sea for those seeking naked travel. In fact, Kevin himself is a proud nudist and probably sells trips while in the buff at his laptop! You can reach him at Kevin(at)mwktravelservices(dot)com for planning your upcoming trip. In this post, Kevin brainstorms how to use the concept of love languages to elevate travel experiences.

Luxury, Men and Awareness, Travel

The Philosophy and Psychology of Luxury

Understanding what the term means should help you define what it means for yourself and how you can achieve it – in your terms, of course.

Health, Men, Men and Awareness, Travel

Boys Will Be Boys… But We Can Always Be Better

Everything To Sea’s Communications Specialist Eddie is out, proud, and a true activist for gay awareness. In this post, he writes about what it’s like to be gay in a hetero-normative world, and how experiences like naked sailing with other enlightened guys can be a positive force for gay men.

Hedonism, Luxury, Men, Men and Awareness, Nudity, Travel

Why Hedonism Is Not Always Wrong

Let’s think about – and even analyze – how we feel. In this post, we’ll set the record straight about what ‘hedonism’ actually means, and why it’s actually a good thing to pursue.

Boats, Men, Naked Sailing, Nature, Nudity, Travel

These Facts May Change the Way You Travel

The world is an amazing place and traveling can make you feel invincible. It’s no coincidence it’s so addictive. However, there is a science behind the joy of traveling. Check out this article that we found from TheDiscoverer.com about crazy facts that could change the way you travel – and give you even more reasons to head on another new adventure.