Is Eurail the Best Way to Travel Europe?
Last month I traveled Europe during the #MyGayPride tour with Gay Star News. My trip was a bit rushed because I had so many stops along the way. I was in Barcelona for Pride followed by a couple days in Paris and immediately off to Cologne later that week. Luckily, I had a Eurail pass […]
“When We Were Invisible” – The Fight for LGBT Equality in Perú
It took Gaby Calderón a year before she could accept the fact that she was gay. Seventeen at the time, the Peruvian felt isolated in the Catholic-dominated society with only an outsider’s view of the Lima LGBT community. With no local resources available, she had to rely on websites and information from outside the country […]
Kiev Pride Sees Explosives and Molotov Cocktails
Pride in major western cities has become a corporate-sponsored day of shameless debauchery. No shade on that, we all need time to let loose and enjoy ourselves. I’m from NYC, we host one of the largest pride celebrations in the world. I’ve been to pride in dozens of different cities and countries, but when I […]
Lesbian Travel Guide: Los Angeles, California
LA is stereotyped as the land of beautiful people, beaches, and relaxed fashion. LA is way more than this tired trope. With LGBT friendly neighborhoods spread throughout the county, LA is the ultimate LGBTQ+ destination for those looking for an upscale urban retreat. From trendy dining to gorgeous nightlife venues, LA is a city kid’s […]
6 West Hollywood Restaurants You MUST Try
West Hollywood just might be the gay capital of the world. Where there are gays there is brunch. Check out my recommendations for the best of West Hollywood restaurants. Gracias Madre Gracias Madre is a vegan Mexican inspired restaurant that serves local and sustainable foods. Don’t let the vegan part scare you away. The food […]
Everything I know about travel, I learned growing up poor
When I was 8 years old my mother went bankrupt paying for her cancer treatments. Six months later, my father took the family car, all of our savings and left. I imagine taking care of a dying wife and three children was a bit much to handle for a boy in his early twenties. As […]
What to do in Siem Reap Cambodia
Siem Reap is a town set up for tourists coming to see the ancient Angkor Temples. The numerous resorts cater to every need a traveler could imagine. I’ve listed the top picks for activities and attractions in and around Siem Reap. Le Tigre de Papier Cooking School Learn to recreate your favorite Khmer dishes in […]
Why Haven’t You Been to The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art?
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art was started in a desperate attempt to preserve the memory of queer culture. The best way to demonize a people is to destroy the record of its history. That is exactly what was happening. People were terrified. By 1990, nearly 8 million people were living […]
Lesbian Travel Guide: Seoul, South Korea
Korea is the land of beautiful cities, high-tech experiences, and ancient history. Korea offers is a travel option for LGBT people looking to explore somewhere different from our usual Key West and Barcelona retreats. Seoul is clean, well organized and has an extremely efficient public transportation system. If you’re looking to explore Korean culture, you […]