This is 40 Winks, a non-conventional hotel (if you can even call it that…) in hip East London that has none of the homogeneity of amenities of a normal accommodation, and all of the wildcard style that makes it on of our favorite hidden gems. The hotel is just two rooms (and one large, shared bathroom) ofContinue reading “Where We Sleep: Stumbling Upon London’s Coolest Hotel”
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The CheckOut: Wildcatter Ranch
By ManAboutWorld Correspondent Aaron Drake Top/bottom line The slow pace of Wildcatter Ranch is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s a lovely spot for a romantic getaway or outdoor adventure destination or if you and your man like a little action (hey, we’re talking about archery or Skeet shooting!). While you canContinue reading “The CheckOut: Wildcatter Ranch”
Parting Shots: Cristian Flores’ Buenos Aires
We spoke to ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Cristian Flores about his passion for travel, and we selected his journeys as this month’s Parting Shots in our magazine. Here’s the expanded story and more of his photos. 1. Why do you love to shoot Buenos Aires? Because it is a big city in movement, I never take the same photo theContinue reading “Parting Shots: Cristian Flores’ Buenos Aires”
Saints Alive! The Friendliest Gay Bar in Prague
ManAboutWorld Correspondent Dennis Hensley (above right) was in Prague during a sweep through Central Europe. He stopped in at the Saints Bar and discovered the “Cheers” of the Czech Republic. If you’re heading here for their raucous politically charged and fun Gay Pride (August 11-17), be sure to have some devilish fun at Saints. When Paul Coggles opened up the Saints Bar in Prague in 2005,Continue reading “Saints Alive! The Friendliest Gay Bar in Prague”
The Bears Awaken From Their Slumber
It’s one of the busiest weeks of the summer in P-Town. Beginning Saturday, July 12, thousands and thousands of bears from all over the world will descend upon Commercial Street for one of the country’s biggest bear parties, and while there are dozens of parties throughout the week but a few you can’t miss. SundayContinue reading “The Bears Awaken From Their Slumber”
Is Your Airline Screwing You at Both Ends?
Back in April 2013, we covered the remarkable mileage devaluation that is happening as the legacy airlines dramatically increase the number of points/miles required to redeem your miles. But now, most travelers are also getting screwed on the other end, with rapidly decreasing mileage earning for discounted tickets. Airlines across the globe, from Delta to Qantas have announced fare-based accrualContinue reading “Is Your Airline Screwing You at Both Ends? “
4th of July Countdown: Door County
One of the nation’s best (and perhaps most underrated) locales for fireworks on the Fourth is Door County, Wisconsin’s 70 mile long peninsula with fireworks at dusk in five separate locations around the county – we’re talking charming towns like Egg Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Bailey’s Harbor, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay, where the whole county turnsContinue reading “4th of July Countdown: Door County”
Question of the Week…
We debut our new series today where we’ll ask our reader’s: What venue would you like to reincarnate? We asked our peripatetic correspondents and here’s what they had to say. Correspondent Scott Marquardt said Barbetta / Zone 9 in Hanoi, Vietnam:“The area of abandoned factories was converted into a super hip collection of bars, cafés, playhouses and theaters. Sadly the communist government shutContinue reading “Question of the Week…”
Daily Dose: Zermatt & The Swiss Alps
If the recent heat and humidity are giving you the mid-summer blues, allow us to recommend the cooler climate of Zermatt, Switzerland, a charming, scenic, mesmerizing wonderland of storybook views, adorable knock-knack shops, and perfect summertime temperatures. It also might mean the sweltering sun has you ready to start planning your winter ski trip. So ifContinue reading “Daily Dose: Zermatt & The Swiss Alps”
4th of July Countdown: Rehoboth Beach
The gay-popular Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is one of our favorite East Coast beach getaways, and never is it more buzzy than on the Fourth of July! Rehoboth has an adorable boardwalk full of salt water taffy shops and restaurants and colorful homes, and the gays come out in full force to support theContinue reading “4th of July Countdown: Rehoboth Beach”