The Plaza Cataluyna is the center of Barcelona, and during circuit, it becomes the meeting place for gays who’ve travelled in from countries all over th world to experience one of the great gay circuit parties of our time. The plaza is surrounded by gorgeous gothic buildings and alleyways to create a charming open space that’s come to define the city. We covered the gay party circuit of Barcelona in-depth in our May issue and you can get all of our exclusive, insider information by subscribing here!
#TBT: Temple of Karnak
Back in 2005, I visited the Temple of Karnak in Egypt. Founded in 3200 BC (how’s that for a throwback?), Karnak is a vast complex of columns, temples and chapels in ruins but surprisingly well-preserved that had been built by more than 30 pharaohs. The great structure remains the second most visited site in Egypt (next to the Pyramids of Giza, of course.) At the time I wrote:
I’ll never forget seeing row upon perfect row of massive columns and thinking, how the heck did the build this in ancient times and how is it still standing today, millennia later. It sounds hokey but plan on watching the very cool light-and-sound show, which really does transport you back thousands of years where you can unleash your inner pharaoh (or Cleopatra!).
#DDTI: Budapest
On the banks of the Danube in Budapest, The Halászbástya, or Fisherman’s Bastion, is a neo-Gothic terrace way up on Castle Hill is a terrace in neo-Gothic.The city is one of Europe’s most romantic, most historic, and perhaps its most underrated city. In our May issue, we hit the ground and uncovered all of Budapest’s secrets: the hidden gems, the gay life, and the little-known places we found along our journeys. For full-access to our insider guide,subscribe here.
Speaking of Budapest, listen in as ManAboutWorld correspondent Dennis Hensley interviews his movie industry friend Tom Ford.
The CheckOut: Harrah’s Resort Southern California
By ManAboutWorld correspondent Aaron Drake
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Top/Bottom line
Harrah’s SoCal is great as a weekend destination for a group of friends or getaway for couples. The resort offers wedding packages, having played host to many ceremonies on property, and happily welcomes California (same-sex) honeymooners or his-and-his bachelor parties.
Rates
From $150 a night depending on the room size, occupancy and season. Find the best deals by booking online.
Basics
Harrah’s Resort Southern California, formerly Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, is a year-round gaming resort, including smoking and non-smoking gaming areas, a variety of delicious dining options on-property, a trifecta of fabulous pools, award-winning spa and a brand-new state-of-the-art events center, featuring well-known acts. Harrah’s recently welcomed the grand-opening of the new 21-story, 403-room Resort Tower North after a $160 million renovation, and expansion of the resort to a stunning 1.2 million square feet.Continue reading “The CheckOut: Harrah’s Resort Southern California”
#DDTI: Edinburgh at night
Edinburgh at night may be one of the world’s most magical places; second only to Edinburgh during the day. Thiscity in Scotland is a treasure – home to Scotch, golf, and boys in kilts – and we’ll be rolling out our insider guide in our next issue. Come August, the international festival, the largest theater festival in the world, will takeover the city and all eyes will be turned to Edinburgh. Subscribe here so you can get all of our expert tips and recommendations.
Welcome To Our Newest Correspondent: Jacob Holder
Hailing from the Lone Star state, Jacob Holder’s insatiable thirst for culture and travel has led him to travel the world, living extended periods. His expertise in marketing communications has had him posted in six different countries spanning four continents.
Jacob is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian; and is currently studying Thai in Bangkok where he co-founded Taste of Thailand Food Tours, a community-led effort to serve Thai culture and tradition through culinary experiences created for tourists and other visitors. Ranked as the city’s top food tour, Taste of Thailand has received rave reviews from top-tier travel blogs and publications, including Cosmopolitan Magazine.
His passions include exploring new neighborhoods and discovering culinary gems in the sprawling metropolis of Bangkok and sharing them with visitors and guests. Jacob resides with his partner in Thailand’s capital.
Follow Jacob on Twitter at @tasteofthaitour and connect with him on his website Taste of Thailand Food Tours.
Hungary Like the Wolf: Dennis Hensley Visits Budapest
ManAboutWorld correspondent recently Dennis Hensley visited Budapest. While there he recorded a podcast with his friend Tom Ford who is working there on a movie as the Visual Effects Producer. Here’s the link.
We covered Budapest in our current issue. If you haven’t read it, download it now.
#DDTI: Your Daily Dose Of Travel Inspiration: Chelsea
With NYC Pride just around the corner we couldn’t resist showing this picture of Chelsea looking east from the Hudson River. If you are coming to New York for Gay Pride or any other reason, be sure to download the amazing NYC Travel Guide for FREE this month only. Click here to get started.
Free ManAboutWorld New York City Travel Guide!
Click here to claim your ManAboutWorld New York City guide, and enjoy our savvy, opinionated, inspired and gay travel information and inspiration. For the month of June, it’s free, in partnership with NYC & Company. You’ll find our take on New York’s neighborhoods and our “Perfect New York Days” capturing the best of what’s
- Gay
- Classic
- Trendy
- Hipster and
- Cultured
in the city. We’ve added specific guides for accommodations, dining, nightlife and outdoor fun. We have a guide to the city’s top tourist attractions, giving you the inside track to skipping lines and saving dough. And we’ll take you on a culinary world tour within the city limits, exploring the multi-cultural heritage that continues to define this great city.
Whether you’re coming here for NYC Pride or any one of a million other reasons, you’ll find the information you need for a perfect stay.
What are you waiting for? Take a delicious (free!) bite of the Big Apple here.
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Guess Who Included In New York Times Gay Travel Feature
I was quoted in the recent New York Times piece, “For Gay Destinations, Thinking Outside the Obvious.” ManAboutWorld was also included as a resource in the Times piece, “Finding Comfort and Safety as a Gay Traveler.”
Here’s a section quoting me naming the Big Island as one of his favorite off-the-beaten track destinations:
Popular with tourists, Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, and the busy Waikiki area in particular, may be the most obvious choice for L.G.B.T. travelers heading to Hawaii, and it is well worth a trip if you’ve never been. There are plenty of gay bars and gay-friendly businesses, and the 24th annual Honolulu Pride Parade and Celebration is coming up on June 7.
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