Zipolite’s history as a surfing destination for hippies in the 60’s laid the ground work for today’s free-spirited atmosphere and acceptance of nudity. In recent years, it has become well-known for the enormously popular annual nudist festival. But within the village lies an even more interesting space known as CAMP. A place to gather, stay, and grow that is very specifically designed with “social architecture to support amongness.” When you stay, you become part of a social experiment in community. Anthony and Ernest explain the vision behind this unique venue.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

• CAMP Website
• Nick & Lins Zipolite YouTube Video
• Naked Wanderings guide to Zipolite
• Festival Nudista Zipolite episode of the Naturist Living Show
• Nude Revolution
• Rock Lodge Club, New York

Photo: the pool at CAMP

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Naturists have always seen the movement as one that can bring humanity together. International gatherings started in 1951 and led to the formation of the International Naturist Federation in 1953. But while we have our naturist values in common, the many languages of the world still make communicating challenging. What if there was a common language for everyone? A simple language with consistent grammar rules that was easy to learn? One that was everyone’s second language so that nobody has a native advantage? That was the idea behind Esperanto when it was created in 1887 and a group of naturists have been promoting it for many decades. Thierry Spanjaard tells us the vision and the fascinating story behind Esperanto in naturism.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

• INOE – Internacia Naturist Organizo Esperantista (International Naturist Esperanto Organization)
• Universala Esperanto-Asocio (Universal Esperanto Organization)
• Esperanto on Wikipedia
• A YouTube video that explains Esperanto
• Translate to and from Esperanto using Google Translate
• The Château de Grésillon

Photo: Naturist Festival at the Château de Grésillon

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In just a few years, Helen Berriman went from struggling with body dysmorphia and feeling disturbed by her husband’s participation in naturism to one of the most active promoters of the naturist movement. As British Naturism’s Women’s Officer, she unabashedly talks about her newfound passion in television interviews and defends it tirelessly on social media. In this episode, she shares the story of her journey.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

• Helen Berriman on X a.k.a. Twitter
• Helen Berriman on LinkedIn
• British Naturism
• Women in Focus Interviews
• Women in Focus Podcast
• Women in Naturism Stories
• Facebook Women in Naturism
• Linda Weber – first interview on NLS – The Naturist Symbol
• Linda Weber – second interview on NLS – President Weber
• Television Interview Good Morning Britain and the controversy it sparked
• Samantha’s story on Women in Focus
• Samantha’s interview on the Women in Focus podcast
• Naturist Foundation
• Big Nude Boat – Part 1
• Big Nude Boat – Part 2

Photo: Helen Berriman on ITV’s Good Morning Britain TV show

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