Interesting article in the New York Times, talking about nudism/naturism being environmentally friendly (along with culture and society benefits apparently). The article is quite short, but has a few useful links in that are worth following!

From the article:

“For those few days [we holiday nude], we use virtually no fuel, our diet is minimal with low ecological impact, and we return healthier,” she [Kathy Blanchard] wrote, adding that the “trips are coolly green clothes-free vacations.”

Check out the whole article here -> How Green is a Nudist Vacation?

It’s been around 2 months since the last site update – a quick check on posts around the same time across the last couple of years and it looks like it was still reasonable weather in May in previous years!! Is it just us, or did it get cold much quicker this year? It certainly looks that way on the forums, with very few posts and not much in the way of news!! We’ll just assume everyone is enjoying a larger heating bill for this time of year and staying indoors!!

Since we’re doing a quick post, here’s an update relating to an article that somehow slipped past unnoticed – and it refers to warmer climates, so now is a good time to post!! Last month an article appeared in a number of media outlets talking about a new planned nudist retreat in Alice Springs – one of the articles covering the topic can be found here -> ABC Article

A bit of research revealed that the idea had already been proposed back in August 2008, with a similar story – you can check that article here -> NT News Article

It was interesting to note the photo on that NT News article, the couple looked familiar somehow – although the image does not name the couple, they look a lot like Tony and Lenore Fox, of the White Cockatoo Nudist Resort in Queensland. Probably just a stock photo coincidence, since the article says the Alice Springs resort idea came from a Melbourne businessman…

Enjoy the cold, snow is almost here (not usually a good thing for being nude, but great for skiing!! Perhaps one day nude skiing will be more than a thrillseeker past-time!!)

Following the website launch, the ANF’s public relations officer Peter Struik appeared to talk about the new website, the nudist guidelines, and provide more info about the community – and did a great job!!

You can watch the interview here – Channel 7 Morning Show

If you haven’t already done so, go and get yourself registered on the ANF website http://www.aus-nude.org.au and be a part of this great community!!

One of the major problems facing the Australian naturist community is a distinct lack of up-to-date quality information and resources. The whole reason this website came into existence was because of the lack of information about anything in Victoria. But things are a-changin’!! The ANF has launched a new website, and it’s got a heap of stuff going on!!

Click the link to check it out -> http://www.aus-nude.org.au/

The launch of the new website also generated some good media, check these links out:

“Australian Nudist Federation publishes guidelines for naturists”
“Nudists told not to have sex while they’re naked”

Of course, article titles are less than ideal, as usual!! But, ha ha, that second title is a real side-splitter isn’t it?? *sigh* On a positive front though, once you get past the titles, the articles themselves are actually pretty good.

We encourage everyone to support the ANF efforts with the new website – get over there, create yourself an account and participate in the forums!! And make sure you leave some feedback – sites are supposed to evolve and adapt to what the users want, but it’s not possible to read your minds!!

Well done to the ANF and the website devloper for a great effort!!

Don’t forget Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday, click the icon top right on the main page for more details!! Be in it, the beaches need your support!!

NineMSN’s travel pages came up with a very entertaining look at beaches, holidaying, and naturism in general. A good read, check it out!!

http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=579068