Traveling as Nudists: An Interview with Nick and Lins from Naked Wanderings
Recently, I (Bob) had the pleasure of interviewing Nick & Lins from the Naked Wanderings website. It is a great resource for those looking for naturist travel. I wanted to ask them some questions about traveling as a nudist, and here is what they said:
Naughty Events [Bob]: Hi Guys, it's great to see you again here in Zipolite, Mexico. You seem to come here often; how do you rate Zipolite against other nudist destinations worldwide?
Naked Wanderings [Nick & Lin]: When we arrived, we realized that during our last six years of continuous traveling, this is where we’ve spent the most time. We fell in love with this town on our first visit, and meanwhile, it’s already the 4th time we’re here. It’s difficult to point out specific things that make Zipolite so great. It’s just the general vibe that’s magic. So it’s definitely one of our favorite nudist places in the world.
NE: When visiting here, what are your favorite places to stay that you recommend for others coming to Zipolite?
NW: We tried a couple of places in Zipolite, but whenever we get the chance, we stay at Casablanca guesthouse. The view from there is amazing, and the hosts are very lovely people. It is a 15-minute walk from Zipolite Beach though. If you prefer to be on the beach and have a party vibe, Hotel Nude is a great place. If you prefer it to be quiet, Budamar is a good option.
NE: You just came here from Thailand. Did you find it hard to find places in Thailand where nudism was accepted?
NW: Nudism was booming in Thailand just before COVID hit. Some of the new nudist resorts went out of business, but others held on. They succeeded largely thanks to a growing number of local nudists. Many Thai nudists had felt uncomfortable going to resorts that are full of Western tourists. Now, they had these resorts for themselves. What we noticed when we returned earlier this year was that there was a much better balance between Western and Asian guests. Now that tourism is back, a new growth of nudist resorts is likely to come. Before we left Thailand, we joked that it was possible that a new resort would open while we were on the plane to Europe. We had barely arrived in Europe when we got a message that the new Dragonfly Naturist Village Phuket would open soon.
NE: Which were your top three places to stay in Thailand that you recommend for other nudists?
NW: Oriental Beach Village is a great one because they have the only nude beach in Asia. Dragonfly in Pattaya is also great, and they have a really cool spa area. And then there’s Peace Blue Resort, very well located if you want to enjoy Phuket, and the owners are lovely people.
NE: Desire Cruises is having a cruise out of Thailand in 2025. Where are some "must-see" places to visit in Thailand before going on the cruise?
NW: That’s a difficult one because it depends a lot on what you like to do.
If you like partying, go to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, go to the full moon party on Koh Pha Ngan, or go to Phi-phi; there are lots of party islands.
If you want nature, there’s an abundance of national parks. Especially the north of the country is amazing.
If you like culture, there are lots of ancient cities and temples. The same goes for food. Typical Thai food is everywhere and tastes the best on the street food markets.
Here is their Blog on Naturism in Thailand.
NE: Have you been on a nude or clothing-optional cruise?
NW: We once took a 7-day naturist cruise in Croatia. It was a small cruise, with only about 20-25 couples. But it was a great experience, relaxing on the boat and swimming in the sea, in combination with visiting picturesque towns and nude beaches.
NE: Have you stayed at any Original Group Resorts (Desire or Temptation)?
NW: Several years ago, we stayed at both Desire Resorts in the Riviera Maya. We were used to going to nudist resorts, but we had never visited a lifestyle resort. As we have a nudist travel blog, we thought that it would also be interesting for our audience to know what exactly is going on there.
Here are some of Nik & Lins reviews of Desire Resorts:
NE: How comfortable did you feel there being naturists?
NW: The idea was to find out whether naturists can feel comfortable at a lifestyle resort. Honestly, we had expected a lot worse. There was never any pressure to engage in something that we didn’t intend to. Everyone was super respectful, and we felt totally comfortable. Of course, in certain areas of the resort, you could see that something was going on, so that might make some people feel uncomfortable, but for us, it was a great experience.
NE: Where are some of your "Bucket List" places you guys want to visit that you have not been to yet?
NW: Florida has been on our bucket list for a long time, but we’ll finally make it there later this year. Then there’s Jamaica where we still haven’t been, and also Australia has been on the list for a long time.
NE: You represent a younger demographic than what you find at most nudist resorts, do you see more and more younger people getting into nudism?
NW: It really depends from place to place. In areas where nudism is rather new, like Latin America and Asia, we found a lot of young nudists. In Europe, there’s a slight growth in younger naturists, during and post-COVID. We hope that this continues. We don’t know all that much about North America, we get the impression that American nudists are aging, but we only know about resorts. We’ve also heard that there are more and more local non-landed nudist groups that attract younger people.
NE: For those thinking about trying nudism, what would be your top three tips for someone "dipping their toes" into nudism?
NW: We always tell people: that nudism is not like getting a tattoo. If you don’t like it, you put your clothes back on and you’re not a nudist anymore. But at least, you tried.
If you go to a nude beach, take clothes that easily come off. Undressing in front of people is much worse than being nude among them.If you’re not sure, try a clothing-optional place.
NE: How can people support your mission of educating people about nudism and to support the Naked Wanderers website, which is one of the best platforms we have seen for those looking to travel and enjoy nudism. Do you have a GoFundMe page?
NW: We have 2 YouTube channels:
Nick & Lins: https://www.youtube.com/@NakedWanderings/
Destination Clothes Free: https://www.youtube.com/@destinationclothesfree
New subscribers are always welcome! And if you like to support us financially, we have a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nakedwanderings
