Congratulations, Ireland. Way to lead the world. This is the first time gays have been granted marriage equality through national referendum. (They like us, they really like us.) It feels like it marks a significant milestone in the journey to equality for LGBT people. Read more in today’s New York Times. Now, let’s start planningContinue reading “Yes means yes: Ireland Votes For Marriage Equality”
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GAYography brief: Your Global LGBT News Update
This column is brought to you by Ashton Giese, ManAboutWorld correspondent and editor of the GAYography newsbrief. As we approach Memorial weekend (and thus wedding season), the world could not be more gay-married! In two firsts, Ireland will (almost certainly) vote to approve a national referendum on marriage equality tomorrow and Luxembourg’s Prime Minister marriedContinue reading “GAYography brief: Your Global LGBT News Update”
Berlin: A Year of LGBT Events
We recently covered Berlin Pride (Christopher Street Day) and Folsom (below) but there are a lot more gay reasons to put Berlin on your travel radar this summer from exhibitions and street festivals to a queer night at the zoo. EXHIBITIONS “Homosexuality_ies” on History of Homosexuality June 26 until December 1, 2015 In cooperation withContinue reading “Berlin: A Year of LGBT Events”
Vienna Street Lights Go Gay For Eurovision & Conchita Wurst
We love the gay streetlights in Vienna — two gay gauys holding hands! We recently covered Vienna and the crazy Eurovision event. The grand finale of the competition will be May 23. Click here to subscribe and read our in-depth, expert-sourced coverage. Here’s a fabulous photo of last year’s winner Conchita Wurst (credit: LifeBall Conchita_Akzeptanz). Click hereContinue reading “Vienna Street Lights Go Gay For Eurovision & Conchita Wurst”
“6 of 1” — Life, Death and Chicken Dancing With the Ewe Tribe
Acclaimed gay travel writer Matthew Link and a charming local named James find themselves at a trio of funerals in Accra, Ghana in the short e-book Offensive Optimism, as Matt learns about life, death and how to perfect the famous chicken dance of the Ewe tribe. Matt has written and contributed to numerous travel books, including Rainbow Handbook HawaiiContinue reading ““6 of 1” — Life, Death and Chicken Dancing With the Ewe Tribe”
DDTI*: Time To Start Planning Your Provincetown Summer Visit
There’s no time like the present to make those plans for Provincetown. Download our guide to: Find the guesthouse that best suits your budget and tastes; Get your restaurants lined up; Figure out transport (reserve ferry tickets for busy weekends) And note that July 4 is one of the most fun times to go forContinue reading “DDTI*: Time To Start Planning Your Provincetown Summer Visit”
Cop, Newlywed and Leather Model: Sneak Peak of David Currie Profiled in Next Issue of ManAboutWorld
Aaron Currie (left) and David Currie (who’s also a Crime Scene Detective with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Fort Lauderdale), were among the first same-sex couples married in Florida this past January. They’re also newly selected models for LeatherWerks in Ft. Lauderdale. Learn more about David in our next issue of the magazine where he’s profiled.
Five Places You Can’t Miss in Cambodia and Laos
Our recent article for Towleroad highlights the best of Cambodia and Laos, two of the least developed countries in Southeast Asia, tucked between Thailand and Vietnam. Tourism is a bright spot in both countries, and based on our short exploration, it is easy to see why. Despite the difficult history and circumstances, people greet visitorsContinue reading “Five Places You Can’t Miss in Cambodia and Laos”
DDTI*: Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion – León, Nicaragua
DDTI* from our correspondent Scott Marquardt. (*Daily Dose of Travel Inspiration) “I’m at work, this is the view #tucantravel #travel #nicaragua — at Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion – León, Nicaragua.”
Ibiza’s First Gay Pride And A Huge Summer Giveaway
Our friends at Two Bad Tourists have big news on the first-ever Ibiza Pride and a huge summer giveaway! Are you planning on visiting Ibiza? In case you haven’t heard, Ibiza is hosting its first gay pride this summer from July 8th to 12th and it’s going to be big! We’ve partnered with the Ibiza Gay Pride teamContinue reading “Ibiza’s First Gay Pride And A Huge Summer Giveaway”
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