Tag Archives: Gay travel

Dispatches: The Gay Games Race To Cleveland

Our correspondent Paul Heney chimes in with a personal story about the Gay Games coming to Cleveland this weekend! We recently covered Cleveland earlier this year and are offering our Cleveland guide for free here. Here’s Paul on Cleveland and what the Gay Games coming to his hometown means to him (click “Read more”):

#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”

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!”

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!!”

#TBT The Middle East One Year Ago

Amidst all the violence and blame in the middle east right now, this essay by Peter Schwartz in response to Brian Eno captures our sadness at the intractability and inhumanity of the situation. Just last year, ManAboutWorld founder Billy Kolber traveled throughout Petra (above) while associate editor Kenny Porpora made his way through Israel (below.)Continue reading “#TBT The Middle East One Year Ago”

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?”