If you can believe it, this is Bangkok. No flashing lights. No endless skyline. No chaos and congested traffic. This photo of Bangkok was taken in 1967, just shy of 50 years ago. In the background, you see The Democracy Monument, built in 1939 at a major traffic circle in Bangkok. There’s quite a bitContinue reading “#TBT: Bangkok, 1967”
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The Great, Wondrous Festival of Edinburgh is Nigh
The larger-than-life,one-of-a-kind, international theater festival of Edinburgh begins tomorrow, and gays (and a few straight people…) will descend upon the city for one of the world’s truly special festivals. For three weeks, the best of the best from the theater world will put of free shows around the medieval city, celebrating art and culture — groups from NewContinue reading “The Great, Wondrous Festival of Edinburgh is Nigh”
OUT Adventures Wants to Send You to Thailand!
OUT Adventures is giving away the trip of lifetime over on their website and Facebook page! Contestants can win a Grand Prize 10-Day luxury trip for two (including airfare!), or a 2nd place 7-day luxury hotel package. Enter now by clicking hereand learning more about the contest. (All entries will receive a $100 travel voucher.) Winners will be announcedContinue reading “OUT Adventures Wants to Send You to Thailand!”
Where We Meet: Blackbird (San Francisco)
Just before Market crosses with Church at the entrance of the Castro district, you’ll find a small, dark lounge with old newspaper on the walls, pool tables, and a bar crowded with cute gay boys (and some straight ones, too!) This isBlackbird, the best bar in San Francisco, straight-owned but the gay patronage is strong.Continue reading “Where We Meet: Blackbird (San Francisco)”
Our Summer Issue is Live!!
Just in time for the sweltering August heat comes our super hot summertime guide! This special issue focuses on Thailand and is loaded with insider information about the urban insanity of Bangkok, the gorgeous beeches of Phuket and Krabi, the islands of Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui, as well as the northern areas around Chiang MaiContinue reading “Our Summer Issue is Live!!”
Divers/Cité Montreal: Never A Drag. Well, Sometimes in a Good Way
In the run-up to Divers/Cité in Montreal, we visited Mado Cabaret, one of the best drag performance reviews in North America. Here’s a portrait of the fascinating, talented Mado herself.
Dispatches: Zack & Jason Check-In From Istanbul
Our correspondents Jason Slattery & Zachary Gregus checked in with us from Istanbul with a fascinating report from one of the great cities of the world. It’s gayer than you think! After having a full day to explore this fascinating city, we’ve come to the conclusion that it is truly a great place to visit. WeContinue reading “Dispatches: Zack & Jason Check-In From Istanbul”
Where We Eat: A Small, Warm Italian Eatery in East London
On a warm corner of Rivington Street in Shoreditch exists this quaint little Italian eatery called Prelibato Bottega. It’s a small brick interior of just a handful of tables, handmade pastas, and great wine; it is one of London’s best surprises and one we’ve unearthed after many years of traveling across the pond. We coveredContinue reading “Where We Eat: A Small, Warm Italian Eatery in East London”
We’ll Celebrate Gay Arts & Culture at Divers/Cité, Montreal. You?
We’re heading to Montreal next week for Divers/Cité, one of the two major gay celebrations that take place every summer. The other, Pride Montreal, takes place August 11-17. It’s a tad confusing for those of us in cities with one big Pride-oriented celebration but the net result is you get to spend twice as much time celebratingContinue reading “We’ll Celebrate Gay Arts & Culture at Divers/Cité, Montreal. You?”
Where We Play: Europe’s Hottest Sex-Fueled Nightclub
Berghain is the best nightclub in Europe (and maybe the world,) a Berlin institution, known for parties that carry on well into the next day. Avoid the notoriously difficult door by going to Lab.oratory first, and getting a hand stamp that will allow you to skip the line. Popular Saturday night through Sunday and into SundayContinue reading “Where We Play: Europe’s Hottest Sex-Fueled Nightclub”
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