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Words Matter, With RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Mar 02, 2026
Welcome to the blog, which is a few days later than normal, simply because we are both currently recovering from what has been a particularly bad bout...
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A Naturist Family – Our Diary 24 – Summer and Autumn July - December 2025
Posted by A Naturist Family on Jan 31, 2026
Our Diary 24 – Summer and Autumn - July to December 2025 This look back over the last six months takes us not just to the end of another year of natur...
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A real naturist experience...at last!
Posted by Lee Thegreenman on Jan 02, 2026
So there I was, the metropolis that is Birmingham.  All excited to be wandering down the canal, heading to see the mighty Megadeth...yes, I'm an aging...
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Memories of ANW - 2019 to 2025
Posted by Jack P on Nov 19, 2025
This will be an updated re-write of an earlier blog I wrote on an older account. First a bit of background. At the time I first discovered ANW I consi...
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Freedom of movement for naturists in danger
Posted by Jörg Welzel on Nov 15, 2025
A year of new energy: experiences and reflections Conversion to renewable energies in-house A little more than a year ago, we said goodbye to fossil e...
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My introduction to naturism...or not.
Posted by Lee Thegreenman on Oct 24, 2025
It can be said that my introduction to naturism was an "in at the deep end" moment! There we were on in the South of France, me, the girlfriend, her d...
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Connection with the land lost……………
Posted by Mark Hemsley on Oct 13, 2025
I was asked recently what it was that I disliked about winter. I started to think about it and I suddenly realised there was a link between all the th...
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My Naturist Introduction – Freedom and Nature
Posted by Gabor Herczog on Oct 07, 2025
Hello everyone! My name is Gabor, but most of my friends call me Gabes. I live in Germany and recently started exploring naturism more consciously.   ...
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Why the Naturist Press Matters More Than Ever
Posted by Marc (Nude & Happy) on Aug 04, 2025
In a world drowning in fast content and filtered images, the naturist press stands as one of the last bastions of authenticity. It’s where truth, body...
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A Naturist Family – Our Diary 23 – Winter and Spring January – June 2025
Posted by A Naturist Family on Jul 17, 2025
A Naturist Family – Our Diary 23 – Winter and Spring January – June 2025 As we contemplate our diary covering the first half of 2025 it feels like the...
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Daily Naturist Living – Part 5 - The Naked Commute (or: When I Can’t Be Nude)
Posted by Marc (Nude & Happy) on Jul 17, 2025
“Daily Naturist Living” is a series of reflections on how naturism weaves into the fabric of everyday life—not just on beaches or in clubs, but in our...
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K Thoughts: Finding Connection as a Single Male Nudist Over 30
Posted by Kamel D on Jul 13, 2025
Growing up as a young nudist, finding a safe and welcoming space online was already a challenge. The naturist world, much like many niche communities,...
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Virtual friends Can Become a Reality on ANW
Posted by UKChris on Mar 13, 2025
My wife and I have a lot of “friends” on ANW. They are, of course, mostly virtual and, sadly but not surprisingly, after the initial friend request, w...
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How we discovered we were naturists By Duncan Heenan
Posted by Duncan Heenan on Feb 13, 2025
How we discovered we were naturists   I say, ‘Discovered that we were Naturists’ rather than ‘Became Naturists’, because to us it felt as if we have a...
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A Naturist Family – Our Diary 22 – New Horizons - The second half of 2024.
Posted by A Naturist Family on Jan 29, 2025
A Naturist Family – Our Diary 22 – New Horizons - The second half of 2024. After a rather cold and damp first half of 2024 we were hoping to enjoy a n...
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2024 a year in the life of a naturist couple
Posted by Andy and Patti P on Jan 20, 2025
INTRO This is pretty much a blog we put on the British Naturism website. I guess like most writers I'm vain enough to think someone might enjoy my scr...
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My First Naturist Event
Posted by Jack P on Jan 15, 2025
This is the story of the first naturist event I ever attended and another milestone in my naturist journey. Back in 2019 I was regularly doing (tastef...
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My Experience Recording a Podcast with Robin and Rin
Posted by Marc (Nude & Happy) on Jan 09, 2025
Sitting down to record a podcast is always a unique experience, but doing so with Robin and Rin felt especially meaningful. Their thoughtful approach ...
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Normalizing Naturism - at Christmas time!
Posted by UKChris on Dec 31, 2024
Growing up in the 60s and 70s in England, my parents would receive dozens of Christmas cards each year. Starting around the first week of December, th...
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NZNF gonatural Nudesletter December 2024 - January 2025
Posted by Murray Nash on Dec 01, 2024
Well, another year done and dusted.   Alice has once again produced a marvelous edition of the gonatural Nudesletter, and as always, has a wealth of i...
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Naturist Family - Our Diary 21 - January 2024 - June 2024 - From Shortest Day To Longest Day
Posted by A Naturist Family on Jul 02, 2024
January 2024 - June 2024 - A long, cold, wet first half of a year, but it hasn\'t been all bad.    From the Shortest Day to the Longest Day These 6 mo...
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Naturist Memories Of A Textile Childhood
Posted by Jack P on May 31, 2024
Discussing the origins of my naturist journey. .This blog will be a re-write of a previous blog that I ended up thinking could have been written bette...
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gonatural Nudesletter; February - March 2024
Posted by Murray Nash on Feb 01, 2024
The latest edition of the New Zealand Naturist Federation nudesletter, February - March, 2024, has been published.   Another great read. John has done...
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A Naturist Family Our Diary # 20 Autumn 2023
Posted by A Naturist Family on Jan 08, 2024
Autumn 2023 - we look back at the months of September to December 2023. A Naturist Family Our Diary # 20 Autumn 2023   Before we get too involved in f...
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gonatural Merchandise
Posted by Murray Nash on Dec 30, 2023
The gonatural Shop is up and running again, after a hiatus of several months. Not sure how relevant this is for the ANW site, but hey, it is all about...
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Organising 23, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Dec 29, 2023
A blog, by RnR, into life in their Naked Garden Life. In this blog, we take a good long look at the year of 2023, which has been a whirlwind year for ...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from New Zealand
Posted by Murray Nash on Dec 16, 2023
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, hum the words to yourself. The New Zealand Naturist Federation wish one and all a very merry Christmas and a happy...
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New Zealand Naturist Federation AGM 2023
Posted by Murray Nash on Dec 13, 2023
The NZNF AGM for 2023 was held on December 9, 2023. Another NZNF AGM done and dusted.   This year it was held on the grounds of the Waikato Outdoor So...
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KCs Retreat - a wonderful NZ scenic place to visit
Posted by Murray Nash on Dec 02, 2023
KCs Retreat is a lovely scenic naturist place to visit, affiliated to the New Zealand Naturist Federation. KCs Retreat, where we welcome fellow naturi...
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gonatural Nudesletter October - November 2023
Posted by Murray Nash on Nov 30, 2023
The latest edition of the gonatural Nudesletter has just been released.   Once again, a great read. This edition includes an extensive listing of even...
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20230610 - June 2023, Germany - Chapter 2
Posted by Umberto & Elena VittRos on Nov 19, 2023
A new journey, June 2023, Germany! 2nd chapter... Sunday 18 June - Drei Anne Hohme / WeselIn the morning with exceptional timing we managed to move an...
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Orchard Naturist Club - New Zealand
Posted by Murray Nash on Oct 11, 2023
The Orchard Naturist Club, known as the Orchard Naturist Park, is located in the south island of New Zealand and right in amongst some amazing NZ hist...
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gonatural Nudesletter; October-November 2023
Posted by Murray Nash on Oct 03, 2023
The October-November edition of the gonatural Nudesletter has been published. The latest edition of the gonatural Nudesletter, October-November 2023, ...
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A Naturist Family - Our Diary #19 - Summer 2023
Posted by A Naturist Family on Sep 28, 2023
June, July, August 2023 - We look back at a busy Summer with varied weather. Our Diary – Summer - June, July and August 2023   Can you believe it is J...
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Southern Naturally - the world's southern-most naturist club
Posted by Murray Nash on Sep 15, 2023
The Southern Naturally club affiliated to the New Zealand Naturist Federation, is the world's southernmost naturist club. OUR CLUBOur club and facilit...
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NZNF rejoins the INF
Posted by Murray Nash on Sep 13, 2023
The New Zealand Naturist Federation has once again joined the International Naturist Federation. September 13, 2023 New Zealand Naturist Federation Re...
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Colin The-Nude-Cyclist, Serenity take two!
Posted by Colin The-Nude-Cyclist on Sep 05, 2023
I have visited Serenity multiple times in 2023. This time I decided to write a short blog as I have already left a review:-) To start I'll just mentio...
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Summer Live, Day 06, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 27, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live, Day 05, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 26, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live day 04, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 25, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live, Day 03, With RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 24, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live Day Two, with RnR.
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 23, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live, Day One, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 22, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Summer Live, Prep & Set, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 21, 2023
Welcome to Summer Live, as we take all of ANW with us through each day of Summer Camp 2023. Each day we will live here in camp, and recording everythi...
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Lammas Day Six, with RnR.
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 06, 2023
It is the last Day of the Lammas event camp, and we finish the event and take in all that has happened and understand the true meaning of naturism. La...
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Lammas Day Five, With RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 05, 2023
It is day five for Lammas Live, and things are about to get really wet, and yet the sun is shining and we are ready to head into our last day onsite, ...
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Lammas, Day Four, with RnR
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 04, 2023
We are reporting once again from the Lammas event held by NWNS in North Wales, and today was our best day ever. For four days we have got up early, go...
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Lammas Day Three, with RnR.
Posted by Robin and Rin RnR on Aug 03, 2023
It is Day three of Lammas event camp, and we have been in the thick of it, getting all the best bits to share with ANW. How the time flies, it felt li...
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