Nick Vannello

Nick Vannello is CEO of GoNaked Travels & GoNaked Magazine, leading clothing-optional adventures and publishing for men who celebrate body positivity. He builds community through retreats, events, and unapologetically authentic storytelling.

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Issue 112 - Almost the end of the month!

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Spin Cycle and Chance Encounters

The fluorescent lights of "Wash & Fold" laundromat hummed a monotonous tune as Alex stood with his laundry basket propped against his hip. It was Thursday evening, traditionally the busiest time, and every washing machine seemed to be in use. His work shirts were getting wrinkled just sitting

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Postcards, Fingerprints, and the People We Forget to Reach For

There’s something strangely heartbreaking about a box of unsent postcards. Not because they’re sad. Most of them are beautiful. Sunsets. Museums. Naked beaches. Tiny cafés in cities you barely remember how to pronounce. Little rectangles of possibility sitting in a drawer waiting for the “right moment.” And somehow

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Vegas Is Almost Full. We Leave in 3 Weeks. Are ya coming?

Three weeks. That’s all that stands between now and a ridiculous week in Las Vegas filled with naked pool days, drag queens, cocktails, hot tubs, grilled food, late-night conversations, questionable decisions, and a bunch of men who are tired of sitting at home waiting for “someday.” And at this

A Room Opened Up for Day of the Dead. And It Won’t Stay Open Long.

We just had a cancellation for our Day of the Dead retreat in San Miguel de Allende, which means one king room has suddenly opened back up for the trip. There’s a reason people obsess over Día de Muertos in San Miguel. It’s not touristy in the way

Did You Pick up Issue 112 Yet?

Inside this issue Letter from the Editor Nick gets real about “What No One Told Me About Aging.” Not the polite version. Not the inspirational poster version. The honest one. The shifts, the surprises, the quiet recalibrations… and the parts that actually get better when you stop pretending they won’

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The Exhaustion of Pretending You’re Fine

A warm, honest look at body acceptance, masculinity, social nudity, and why so many men feel exhausted performing confidence.

Today Is the Last Day for This Month's Photo Challenges.

(June Birthdays, Letter O, Pride Colors & National Nude Day!) June’s not easing in quietly. It’s louder, brighter, and a whole lot prouder… so we’re rolling out four photo challenges that don’t do subtle. June Birthday Men — It's Your Turn! June babies, this is

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What's Hot this Week at Held Form Studio

This week I had a colleague ask which of my works sold this week. I think he needed direction on what to create next. These were the seven images that sold this past week. As you can see, they are all over the place. Click the links below to make

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Ron’s Rough Renovation

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I'm a Whore.

A viral TikTok joke about men paying for compliments reveals something painfully real underneath the humor. Many men are emotionally starving for validation, affection, praise, and the simple feeling of being seen.

Move Your Ass. Seriously. I built a GoNaked 3-Day Dance Challenge

I spend too much time on my sofa working at this laptop – so I built myself a 3-day dance party challenge. It's free to join me. Sign up at: https://gonaked-dance.lovable.app/ Then head to the Day 1 challenge. I've got a video of some

Why River Cruises Are Calling My Name

Start Saving your Nickles and Dimes for 2028 I don’t think naked travel is going anywhere in my life. Let’s be honest. Y’all would probably hunt me down with pool noodles and cocktails if I tried. 😄 But after this last river cruise, I realized something: I think

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The Drag Roast of Heklina