This is 40 Winks, a non-conventional hotel (if you can even call it that…) in hip East London that has none of the homogeneity of amenities of a normal accommodation, and all of the wildcard style that makes it on of our favorite hidden gems. The hotel is just two rooms (and one large, shared bathroom) ofContinue reading “Where We Sleep: Stumbling Upon London’s Coolest Hotel”
Category Archives: Europe
Saints Alive! The Friendliest Gay Bar in Prague
ManAboutWorld Correspondent Dennis Hensley (above right) was in Prague during a sweep through Central Europe. He stopped in at the Saints Bar and discovered the “Cheers” of the Czech Republic. If you’re heading here for their raucous politically charged and fun Gay Pride (August 11-17), be sure to have some devilish fun at Saints. When Paul Coggles opened up the Saints Bar in Prague in 2005,Continue reading “Saints Alive! The Friendliest Gay Bar in Prague”
#DDTI: Plaza Cataluyna, Barcelona
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 spaceContinue reading “#DDTI: Plaza Cataluyna, Barcelona”
#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,Continue reading “#DDTI: Budapest”
#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 festivalContinue reading “#DDTI: Edinburgh at night”
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.
Eurovision’s Conchita: The Queen Of Gay Christmas
By Dennis Hensley Imagine getting to Vienna and finding out you had just missed “Gay Christmas.” That’s the nickname local entrepreneur Bernd Seiser, founder of the website Gay In Vienna, has given to his favorite TV event of the year, the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest. “I always remember watching it, even as a little boy,”Continue reading “Eurovision’s Conchita: The Queen Of Gay Christmas”
Parting Shots: John Coe’s Spain
ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent John Coe’s life can be summed up as a photographic journey with images defining milestones and bringing life to the mundane. During childhood, his father, a talented photographer in his own right, instilled a passion for telling stories through visual imagery. Over the years, John has exhibited his images in over 25 photoContinue reading “Parting Shots: John Coe’s Spain”
DDTI: Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona
Plaza Cataluyna in Barcelona resides in the center of town, and come August 6-17 it will be swarming with tens of thousands of gay boys from all around the world in town for the city’s famous circuit party. We’ll be covering circuit and much more in our upcoming May issue! Click here to subscribe to get allContinue reading “DDTI: Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona”
ManAboutWorld Global Correspondents Gather at IGLTA Madrid
Over a dozen ManAboutWorld correspondents attended the IGLTA’s 31st annual Convention, May 8-11. Here are eight of them from left to right, including their specialty, nationality and current city. What a worldly, hard-working, passionate group! Auston Matta: Travel blogger; U.S.; Madrid Nadav Peretz: Gay tours in Israel; Israeli; Tel Aviv DJ Yabis: Customized European vacations; Filipino; DusseldorfContinue reading “ManAboutWorld Global Correspondents Gather at IGLTA Madrid”
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