After a 14-day break, during which I was largely offline, I’m back in the digital world.
I spent a week of that time on Helgoland https://www.helgoland.de/en, a small, windswept island some 30 kilometres off the German North Sea coast, which never fails to impress with its unique atmosphere. The reason for my visit was the annual, now almost legendary three-day punk rock festival “Rock’n’Roll Butterfahrt” https://www.rocknrollbutterfahrt.de, which transforms the island into a unique, energetic world of its own for a few days.
I deliberately used these two weeks as a sort of “digital detox”. Instead of screens and endless scrolling, the focus was on real encounters, conversations, music and simply switching off. I used the days to find some peace, spend time with friends, go with the flow and simply enjoy the moment – without constant availability or an information overload.
This deliberate break did me good and showed me once again just how valuable such time-outs are.

Unfortunately, my daily life won’t be able to continue at quite such a leisurely pace for the time being, so I’ll be rather busier again in the coming weeks. This makes me all the more sorry that I can’t currently say when I’ll be able to start sharing content about naturism on social media on a regular basis again.
I really hope to find more time for it soon – I’m already missing it a little.

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There is nothing more natural than nakedness.
But only for those who remain naturally.
Erhard Blanck
(German writer and satirist)

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An interesting report and good podcast, found on the net:

**BBC Screenshot: Nudity**
By Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode, 24 April 2026
Screenshot lays bare the long, often controversial history of nakedness in film and TV, from shocking and titillating moments, to those that reveal deeper truths about our bodies, vulnerabilities and desires.
Mark speaks to film critic Pamela Hutchinson about the history of nudity throughout film history. They discuss some of cinema's most notable and shocking films as well as how changing attitudes are effecting what we see on screen.
Ellen then speaks to writer and film director Bridgett M. Davis, about her 1996 film, Naked Acts. A film ahead of its time, it explores the nuances of nudity on screen for women, and Black women in particular.
Mark then talks to director Tim Mielants about his existential comedy, Patrick, which takes place in a nudist camp...

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002vc5h

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**The COM has selected a candidate to build a naturist hotel at Orient bay**
By Estelle Gasnet, 20.04.2026
Last year, the Collectivité received an unsolicited proposal from a company, SAS Griselle, to build and operate a hotel on two parcels of land it owns, AW 244 and 809 in Baie Orientale (southern section). As required by law, the COM issued a call for unsolicited expressions of interest to determine whether other parties were considering a similar project on these same two plots. This is how the company Club Orient Hôtel also entered the fray.
Both candidates share the same ambition: “to build a luxury hotel with top-tier amenities” for a clientele interested in naturism. Since the property is located on public land, it is up to the COM to select the company to which it will issue the temporary occupancy permit (AOT). To this end, its departments analyzed the proposals and prepared a comparison.
This report was presented to the executive council at its meeting on April 16. Upon reviewing it, the elected officials noted that “Griselle met the majority of the criteria” (four to two, with five in common), so they approved this bid and authorized the signing of a sixty-year administrative long-term lease with the company...

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https://www.soualigapost.com/en/news/51991/tourisme/com-has-selected-candidate-build-naturist-hotel-orient-bay

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**The story behind the first nude in human history**
By Sam Kemp, 18 April 2026
Nudity in art has always been controversial.
You may have once read that a Florida school principal was forced to resign after a parent complained that he’d exposed sixth graders to Michelangelo’s “pornographic” statue of David. That parent would probably have been good pals with Biagio da Cesena, the Papal Master of Ceremonies, who deemed Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement – which depicts “nude figures, exposing themselves so shamefully” – too outrageous for the Sistine Chapel. The artist responded by painting Biagio into the work, with a snake devouring his testicles. Let that be a lesson to the prudes of the world.
Nudes, especially female nudes, have been central to art for hundreds of years. Many of the paintings that have made the biggest impact on the art world are representations of the naked human form. Take Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Courbet’s The Origin of the World or Modigliani’s Reclining Nude. Clearly, we are fascinated by the female form as a pictorial subject.
What these works share is the idea that the nude body is not simply about eroticism but about representation. For many artists, the human form became the ultimate vehicle for exploring proportion, anatomy and emotional expression. From the Renaissance onward, painters studied the body obsessively, sketching from live models and classical statues in an effort to understand how movement, light and muscle interacted. In this sense, the nude became a technical benchmark for artistic mastery as much as a cultural symbol...

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https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-story-behind-the-first-nude-in-human-history

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**'Very funny' naked statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones unveiled**
By Matthew Richards, April 25, 2026
A statue commemorating actor and writer Terry Jones has been unveiled in his birthplace.
Jones, best known for his part in the British comedy troupe Monty Python, died in 2020 aged 77 from a rare form of dementia.
His family backed a fundraising campaign to have him immortalised in bronze in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, as the nude organist, a recurring character played by Jones in Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Jones' fellow Python, Sir Michael Palin, attended the unveiling and said the late star would find the tribute "very funny indeed", adding Jones was a "brilliant man in so many ways".
Fellow Python Terry Gilliam also attended the unveiling of the statue on Saturday, which overlooked Colwyn Bay beach in north Wales.
"Mike and I were here last year and we talked to the designer and we captured the real Terry," said Gilliam.
"We've seen the work in progress and it's fantastic," he added.
"We can all fondle his bum, even in death. Children are going to do it and it will be the shiny bit.
"That was very important and we expanded that element when Michael and I were here."...

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvxe049zwpo

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Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net:

**Why Taking My Clothes Off Changed My Life**
By SlavicUncovered, April 24, 2026
People sometimes imagine that becoming a naturist must begin with one dramatic moment. A wild rebellion, a shocking holiday, or some sudden decision to completely change your life. Mine was nothing like that. For me, it happened slowly, naturally, and in a way that now makes perfect sense when I look back.
I grew up on a farm, surrounded by fields, animals, seasons, mud, fresh air, hard work, and all the beautiful little realities of country life. Nature was always around me, and I loved being outdoors. I loved open skies, trees, rainstorms, birdsong, and that feeling of space you only really get in the countryside. But although we lived close to nature, we were quite a conservative family. We were not running around naked in the fields. Bodies were private, modesty mattered, and that was simply normal family life.
Still, even then, I think something in me understood that the human body itself was natural.
I have always been artistic. I paint, I draw, I love interiors and design, and I’ve always had an eye for beauty, balance, colour, and form. Because of that, the nude body never felt strange to me. It was everywhere in art — museums, sculpture, paintings, books, life drawing, classical images. The body was never shocking. It was human....

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https://medium.com/@slavicuncovered/why-taking-my-clothes-off-changed-my-life-c0b871ce16f3

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**Los Gatos nude resort no longer up for sale as owner assesses future**
Famous historic resort drew interest, but no deals
By George Avalos, April 22, 2026
LOS GATOS — A longtime nudist resort near Los Gatos was up for sale for more than a year but failed to land a buyer. Now, its owner is deciding what to do with the 112-acre property.
The Lupin Lodge at 20600 Aldercroft Heights Rd. in the Los Gatos hills was originally listed for sale for $32.8 million around November 2023, an asking price that was dropped to $29.2 million in 2025.
The discount wasn’t enough to entice a buyer, according to owner Lori Kay Stout.
“Nothing stuck,” Stout said in an interview with this news organization. “People expressed interest, but nothing final. We’re not sure if it was the times we’re in or something else.”
A variety of potential buyers expressed interest, according to Stout.
“We had a Japanese developer who wanted to build a hotel resort,” Stout said. “We had two schools that were very serious about retrofitting the property to create a school campus. They are still interested, but there are no offers.”
Stout said an array of factors contributed to various failed purchasing attempts. Some buyers didn’t qualify for a loan, while others became uncertain they could retrofit the site. Tariffs related to China helped torpedo one deal, Stout said...

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https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/21/los-gatos-nude-resort-no-longer-up-for-sale-as-owner-assesses-future

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**New Naturist Retreat in Mexico Celebrates World Naturist and International Nudist Days**
04-24-2026
Playa Sonrisa Mexico Introduces "Escape From Civilization Week - Summer Series" to Celebrate Global Naturist Holidays
Xcalak, Mexico - Playa Sonrisa Mexico, a boutique clothing-optional beachfront resort on the Caribbean coast, has announced the launch of its Escape From Civilization Week - Summer Series, a limited-time naturist retreat in Mexico designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed, small-group alternative to traditional resort vacations.
The experience is scheduled for June and July 2026 and aligns with World Naturist Day and International Nudist Day, offering a unique travel opportunity centered on simplicity, connection, and off-the-grid relaxation.
Launching for the first time in 2026, the "Escape From Civilization Week - Summer Series" offers guests a curated, small-group retreat experience centered around simplicity, relaxation, and meaningful connection.
The two scheduled sessions will take place:
June 6-10, 2026, celebrating World Naturist Day and a special on-site birthday beach celebration
July 11-15, 2026, in recognition of International Nudist Day
Set along the quiet, undeveloped coastline near the village of Xcalak, Playa Sonrisa has built a reputation for its peaceful, off-the-grid atmosphere and highly personalized guest experience. With only seven rooms on property, each retreat week is intentionally limited in size to maintain a relaxed and intimate environment...

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https://www.openpr.com/news/4486335/new-naturist-retreat-in-mexico-celebrates-world-naturist

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**'Clothing required' clarification reignites Denny Blaine Park nudity fight yet again**
By KOMO News StaffTue, April 21, 2026
SEATTLE — A group representing users of Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park has asked a King County judge to clarify that topless sunbathing is allowed under a court-ordered plan aimed at curbing illegal activity at the historically LGBTQ-friendly beach.
In a motion filed April 20, Friends of Denny Blaine argues the city’s “clothing required” rule for parts of the park was never intended to ban toplessness and is being misapplied by private security patrols hired by nearby homeowners.
The filing comes amid an ongoing legal dispute over conditions at the Lake Washington park, where a judge last year found evidence of public nuisance tied to lewd conduct, drug use, and other illegal activity.
The court ordered Seattle to implement an abatement plan rather than close the park outright, dividing it into “clothing optional” and “clothing required” zones.
Friends of Denny Blaine says that the plan targets “public sex acts, masturbation, and indecent exposure,” not simple toplessness, which the group says has been part of the park’s culture for decades.
“Our position is quite simple: toplessness is not nudity and should be allowed,” the group said in a separate statement announcing the filing.
Dispute over enforcement
According to the motion, Seattle police and park rangers have indicated that toplessness is not prohibited in the clothing-required areas. But the group says private security guards have repeatedly told visitors to cover their chests and, in some cases, contacted police to report violations...

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https://komonews.com/news/local/denny-blaine-park-nudity-fight-erupts-again-over-clothing-required-clarification-seattle-nude-beach-recreation-topless-lgbtq-community-identity-women-transgender-history-accessibility-discrimination-family-tourism

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