These gregarious globetrotters are fueled by naked ambition.
An English couple say they love to travel to far-flung corners of the globe where they can strip down and embrace their nude bodies.
Fiona and Michael Discombe have already spent close to $19,000 traveling to places where they can be unclothed from the crack of dawn until the moon comes up — and they’re eager to find more.
The pair, who are aged in their 50s, first went nude on their honeymoon 20 years ago and say they’ve preferred to stay naked ever since.
At the time, the clothed couple was vacationing in Greece where they stumbled across a beautiful cove and some nude revelers.
“I remember there being nobody else in this Greek secluded cove, except for one couple, and then I noticed they were naked,” Fiona told NeedToKnow.
“Both of our eyes widened and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it at first, but it was such a gorgeous spot.”
The Discombes realized that they felt “uncomfortable” being the only ones dressed and stripped down before running into the ocean feeling free.
“For the first time in my life, I felt so liberated and I was finally able to accept my body shape and not worry about what people thought of me,” Fiona shared. “It was so freeing, feeling the elements on bare skin, and it made me want to be nude all the time.”
“We hope to visit as many naturist destinations as possible, including Thailand and Greenland, and plan to retire abroad,” she further cooed.
Going nude has helped Fiona and Michael to fall in love with their physiques and the world at large. Jam Press
The Discombes have spent a considerable amount of cash exploring naturist societies throughout Europe and the Caribbean.
Michael is seen enjoying a naked swim on a recent vacation. Jam Press
Fiona and Michael didn’t always feel so free flashing their flesh.
Both of the Brits say they struggled with body image insecurities from a young age.
Fiona remembers being teased as a child after hitting puberty at age 10 — way before any other of her classmates. To avoid bullying, she began to wear huge, baggy clothes to hide her figure.
Meanwhile, Michael was made fun of for going through puberty much later than his fellow classmates.
But years later, going nude has helped Fiona and Michael to fall in love with their physiques and the world at large.
The Discombes have spent a considerable amount of cash exploring naturist societies throughout Europe and the Caribbean.
The pair, who are aged in their 50s, first went nude on their honeymoon 20 years ago and say they’ve preferred to stay naked ever since. Jam Press
Both Fiona and Michael struggled with negative self-image when they were young and didn’t feel comfortable with their bodied until adulthood. Jam Press
“We can remove the mystery of our lifestyle, we can encourage more people to become confident about their bodies,” Fiona justified. Jam Press Vid
Fiona claims the attitude towards this way of living is more accepted in other countries and that nude resorts and areas in the UK are more “seedy.” The couple has also been heckled, including once while participating in a nude walk.
“Most people were verbally abusive and called us perverts or said we were up to something,” flesh-flashing Fiona recalled.
However, the one place in England where the exhibitionists can comfortably bare it all is their home.
“Our neighbors were shocked, but after a while, they thought nothing of it” Fiona said. “Now, it’s no surprise to them when we lounge out in the garden completely starkers.”
“When the temperature is warm, we will stay naked at home and always sleep with no clothes on, as there’s nothing better.”
The one place in England where the exhibitionists can comfortably bare it all is their home. Jam Press
The couple also spend most of their time at home in the nude, which was initially a shock their neighbors. Jam Press
The Discombes want to educate others about their lifestyle and hope to break down the stigma surrounding nudity. Jam Press
“We are passionate about promoting [this] lifestyle and the benefits it brings and how it’s helped our relationship build,” Fiona declared.
She insisted that she and her spouse are not trying to convert everybody to strip down, but simply want nudism to be better understood and accepted.
“If we can remove the mystery of our lifestyle, we can encourage more people to become confident about their bodies,” Fiona justified. “Now, I can look in the mirror and barely notice any flaws that I had previously picked out.”
“It’s just my body and I am proud of it.”