By Boston-based Global Correspondent Allister Chang Boston-based The Welcoming Committee is bringing an innovative spirit of lighthearted activism into the world of gay travel. The TWC’s recent “take overs” of ski resorts, casinos, and other destinations have brought together a range of gay Bostonians. “Soon we’ll take over Cancun for Spring Break,” says Ashley Lucas, aContinue reading “A Future Of Travel So Gay Kathy Griffin Loves It”
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Our Gay Agenda: This Museum Is So Gay
Philadelphia’s Library Company opens a gay history exhibit today: That’s So Gay: Outing Early America, that looks at the questions of how we can know whether a person who lived in the past would be called lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender today. While there’s no way to definitively answer these questions, the exhibit looks at the evidence of individualsContinue reading “Our Gay Agenda: This Museum Is So Gay”
Welcome To Our Newest Correspondent: Auston Matta
Auston grew up in Phoenix before escaping to Chicago in 2008. He worked as an engineer for six years before deciding to quit his office job and travel around the world with his husband. Since early 2012, they have traveled to nearly 50 countries across the globe and run the travel blog TwoBadTourists. Auston currently works part-timeContinue reading “Welcome To Our Newest Correspondent: Auston Matta”
Rainbow Reykjavik Winter Pride Heats Up Iceland
By ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Vladimir Martinez The third annual Rainbow Reykjavik Winter Pride Festival will take place January 30-February 2. This Winter festival has been growing in popularity every year with fans coming from all over the world and joining the local LGBT community to admire the breathtaking landscapes, swim in geothermal waters, enjoy exquisite cuisine and, well,Continue reading “Rainbow Reykjavik Winter Pride Heats Up Iceland”
Correspondent Update: Movie Star Kelly Graces Doylestown, Pennsylvania
By Jerry Bartell A celluloid dream sequence awaits at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pa. Glide by beautifully costumed women at its “Grace Kelly – Beyond the Icon” exhibit. All of them are Grace Kelly. In her wedding dress from “High Society.” In hunting attire from “Mogambo.” In Diors, Chanels and Balanciagas worn off set. SheContinue reading “Correspondent Update: Movie Star Kelly Graces Doylestown, Pennsylvania”
Glasgay!: Glasgow Celebrates 20th Year of Gay Cultural Festival
Glasgay! is a beacon of sanity in a hypocritical and naughty world. Ian McKellen, The Late Show BBC TV – 1993 GLASGAY! 2013, Scotland’s annual celebration of LGBT culture, runs from October 9 through November 9. According to the show organizers, “The central theme to the programme will be “LEGACY”. We will celebrate the particularContinue reading “Glasgay!: Glasgow Celebrates 20th Year of Gay Cultural Festival”
Prague Pride 2013: Come Out, Come Out
It ain’t easy being gay in Eastern Europe, that’s for sure. (See Russia and its anti gay laws.) So it’s important to support expressions of pro-gay behavior. Prague is in the Czech Republic, not in Russia. But still only 11% of Czech gays and lesbians are out in their workspace. The theme of Pride isContinue reading “Prague Pride 2013: Come Out, Come Out”
A Very Happy Bicoastal Gay Pride!
Happy Pride to all from the staff of ManAboutWorld. If you need travel tips for New York, San Francisco or any of the many other destinations we’ve covered, be sure to subscribe to our magazine using this link (and get an extra two months free!).
The Curious Case of London Pride
Our man in the field, London resident and ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Ben Rossignol was disappointed with last year’s Gay Pride celebration in the United Kingdom’s capital city. He’s hoping this year’s (scheduled for June 23 to July 1 with more information at London Pride) improves. In his words: About 3 million LGBT’s call London home, making it Europe’s biggestContinue reading “The Curious Case of London Pride”
“Vienna’s Got Balls” — And That’s Official
You have to love it when a destination promotes itself as having balls! Who would have expected it from “stodgy” old Vienna? Well, actually we would have. Vienna’s is not just the capital of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. It’s also a center for innovation, exciting modern art and lots of cool and cutting-edge events. Including theseContinue reading ““Vienna’s Got Balls” — And That’s Official”
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