Our publisher, Billy Kolber, mimics an ancient Greek statue on the historic island of Delos. So what is Delos? It’s an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Aegean Sea just a few miles from gay-popular Mykonos. It’s also the place where mythology was born, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, known locally as the cradle ofContinue reading “#TBT: Move Over Apollo, Here’s Our Publisher on Delos Island in 2004”
Category Archives: Travel
One of the Coolest Restaurants in the West (…and it’s not in LA!)
The Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is located inside the Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix and is the city’s newest and, we think, best restaurant to come along in some time. This modern space is gorgeously designed and would not feel out of place in New York or San Francisco. This is big city dining atContinue reading “One of the Coolest Restaurants in the West (…and it’s not in LA!)”
For Gay Dads, Dollywood Sets The Standard For Family Trips
Sure, we had heard of Dollywood, but our correspondent Haven Caylor recently turned us on to this park as a fun family event for gay dads and their kids. Check out what Haven has to say about Dolly Parton’s legendary park and why it should be at the top of your destination list: There are dreams weContinue reading “For Gay Dads, Dollywood Sets The Standard For Family Trips”
What We See/Do: A Day on Delos Island
Lying just next to Mykonos, Delos is the mythological birthplace of the (hot) God Apollo and considered one of the most sacred sites of the ancient Greeks. The ruins are worthwhile to visit and it makes for a nice break if you’ve been in the Mykonos circuit a few days. Why not go gay to Delos?Continue reading “What We See/Do: A Day on Delos Island”
Where We Stay: Charm and Glamour in Mykonos
Located on the beach of Agios Ioannis (one of the most picturesque beaches on the island where the movie Shirley Valentine was filmed), and just under three miles from Mykonos Town, the Mykonos Grand is close enough to walk home in a pinch but far enough to really escape from the touristy hordes when youContinue reading “Where We Stay: Charm and Glamour in Mykonos”
Group Trip to Vegas? Plan it Right, Baby!
When it comes to Vegas, three days may as well be three months! It’s a whirlwind city and when planned wrong, or not at all, it’s the type of vacation you need a serious vacation from. Our Global Correspondent Jeff Guaracino fills us on on how to plan the perfect group trip to Las Vegas, where toContinue reading “Group Trip to Vegas? Plan it Right, Baby!”
Pride Takes Over Prague — Virtually, Too!
The 4th annual Prague Pride kicked off yesterday and will be taking over the storybook city all week with more than 117 gay-themed events, concluding on Sunday, August 17th with the parade itself. The biggest side event of this year’s festival is the performance of Pet Shop Boys, on August 13th at Forum Karlin.The Prague PrideContinue reading “Pride Takes Over Prague — Virtually, Too!”
A Super Moon Shone Over Our Favorite Cities
Last night, the Super Moon wowed spectators the world over, capturing incredible photographs of the rare event. From Bahrain to San Francisco, these are some of our favorite snapshots of the moon from our favorite cities.
#TBT: Bangkok, 1967
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”
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”