The city with the first monument to LGBT people (above) and the first gay marriage, Amsterdam has attracted queer visitors for as long as there have been queers. Here are a few great reasons to visit this year. For more information visit the following websites: www.amsterdam4gays.com, http://www.gayamsterdam.com and http://www.iamsterdam.com/visiting. Pink Istanbul in Paradiso, March 24 RapidoContinue reading “The Homomonument Turns 25 & 8 Other Reasons To Visit Amsterdam in 2012”
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London is Calling. Well, Specifically the Queen of England
Between the Summer Olympics, July 27-August 12, 2012 and the Paraylmpics, August 29-September 9, following that, London will be busy later this year. Add in WorldPride (combined with EuroPride), June 23-July 8, 2012, and the calendar gets even more full. Now factor in Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee in early June celebratig 60 years on the throne andContinue reading “London is Calling. Well, Specifically the Queen of England”
Carnival in Berlin: Do Take Candy From These Strangers
Wear a warm costume. Carnival in Berlin takes place February 12, 2012. Then again, you may warm up from friction as you rub up against spectators and participants. Organizers are expecting more than 1 million spectators and participants at the 11th annual Berlin Carnival Costume Parade. (Break out your German dictionary for this site.) According toContinue reading “Carnival in Berlin: Do Take Candy From These Strangers”
World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!
WorldPride, an LGBT event incorporating parades, festivals, cultural activities and, oh yeah, parties held every five years, is organized by InterPride. The first WorldPride was held in Rome in 2000, followed by Jerusalem in 2006. This year it is to be held in London from June 23 through July 8, 2012. According to InterPride WorldPride Parade, rallies, and street partiesContinue reading “World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!”
London: 2012 Is High Time To Visit
The Summer Olympics taking place in London July 27 through August 12, 2012 is of course the big story coming out of jolly old England. And that will definitely be the ticket to get . Start planning as early as possible. Airfare may climb sky high, so to speak, and hotel room mates will soar.Continue reading “London: 2012 Is High Time To Visit”
Madrid To Host 2014 IGLTA Convention
As an elected member of the Board of the IGLTA, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, I’m very pleased to announce that the 31st Annual Global Convention will be hosted by Madrid in May 2014. The following is a statement from the President and CEO of the IGLTA, followed by the full press releaseContinue reading “Madrid To Host 2014 IGLTA Convention”
Austria’s NYC Pop-up Store: Last Day’s Today
If you’re in New York and in need of a Viennese coffee or a Sacher Torte, hurry on downtown the Austria Pop-up Store at 201 Mulberry Street, open till 9 pm tonight. Tonight’s the last night. Here’s what you can expect: Begin your Austria travel experience this October in New York and visit our first AustriaContinue reading “Austria’s NYC Pop-up Store: Last Day’s Today”
XLSior Gay Festival 2011 in Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, a Greek island in the Aegean, is a delightful spot featuring a craggy shoreline with sandy beaches, Venetian windmills, and a labyrinth of small white-washed buildings attracts wealthy Athenians and visitors from the world over. It’s a well-heeled spot that’s been firmly part of the jet-set circuit for decades. It’s also very gay andContinue reading “XLSior Gay Festival 2011 in Mykonos, Greece”
Ed on the Radio: Le Gai Paris
I recently spoke about Pairs on Proud FM radio . Here’s my report. Ed Salvato – Paris
Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat
Literally! Amsterdam Gay Pride is a weeklong celebration that makes the de facto gay capital of Amsterdam just a tad pinker. It’s the largest annual event in The Netherlands’ cultural capital, and is best known for the canal parade where the floats actually, well, float. This event takes place Saturday, August 6. There are 80Continue reading “Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat”
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