Category Archives: Europe

Can we hold hands here? LGBTQ travel safety today

Check out my article “Can we hold hands here” on LGBTQ travel safety in the cool new publication Strangers Guide!

Paris Update: Is the Marais Still Gay? Oui et Non … Read on!

Has the charming Gay Marais gone? If your last visit to Paris goes back to the mid-’80s or the ’90s, chances are you may not recognize the neighborhood.

CheckOut: Kapital Inn, Budapest, Hungary

CHECKOUT: KAPITAL INN, BUDAPEST: TOP/BOTTOM LINE The Kapital Inn, Budapest, Hungary reigns as the #1 bed and breakfast on TripAdvisor for the past 10 consecutive years. That might be because it’s gay owned/operated by Albert, a local Hungarian and former 5-star hotel exec and Paul, a South African and former advertising exec. You’ll find the Kapital InnContinue reading “CheckOut: Kapital Inn, Budapest, Hungary”

Sip Bubbles. Spy Yachts. Live the Life at the Wine Palace Monte-Carlo

Live like the 1% for the cost of a bottle of bubbles (or rose or any one of over 2,300 wines, Champagnes and spirits) at the Wine Palace Monte-Carlo. Check out gay-friendly Monaco.

Berlin, Germany By Bike

One of my favorite ways to get to know a new city is to take a bike tour. You get a lay of the land, are able to cross off some major tourist attractions of your to-do list and are able to justify any and all tasty treats you eat before, during and after, because hey,Continue reading “Berlin, Germany By Bike”

It’s a Great Time To Plan a Trip to Athens, Greece

ManAboutWorld correspondent Simon Vasiliadis tell us this is a great time to visit his hometown Athens, Greece. Here’s his report. Here is my look at the self-styled Greek city of sex appeal and what you can expect from your time here. If you enjoy Prides, let Athens take you in for 2017. Held the second SaturdayContinue reading “It’s a Great Time To Plan a Trip to Athens, Greece”

On Our Travel Radar: Mr. Jordaan Boutique Hotel, Amsterdam

While there’s nothing overtly gay about it, every detail in this boutique hotel — from shiny copper to the clever little notes everywhere feel like family. Are we biased because we scored room 69? Probably.

Upcoming Art Events in Berlin

Berlin is a super gay-friendly destination and still one of the best bargains in Europe even though prices are starting to spike. Why not go now? Here are a few art events through October to time your trip with courtesy of our friends at Berlin Tourism www.visitBerlin.com. Photo above by Troels Johannesen via Flickr Creative Commons Continue reading “Upcoming Art Events in Berlin”