The City of Arts and Sciences – Travel to 23rd Century

Sporting an entire paradigm shift in travel, inviting you to the future, not the past, the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia should really have been selected as one of the New Wonders of the World. ...more

June 21, 2007

Summer Blooms in Holland

The Dutch are known for many things, but none so much as their precious blooms…particularly tulips. Today, wars aren’t waged over Holland’s tulips nor are they as precious as they once were during the 17th century when they inspired greed and envy of epic proportions, but they are still a beautiful distraction that attracts countless visitors to Holland each year. ...more

May 10, 2007

Naked Amsterdam

Long before San Francisco was even founded there was a place renowned for religious, political and sexual freedom, Amsterdam. There is probably no more tolerant city in the world. Probably the most moving must-see site in Amsterdam is the canal-side 'Homomonument,' the world’s first memorial to the gays and lesbians who were exterminated in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. ...more

April 26, 2007

Lesbian Travel ‘Ho

When Maison de la France, the French tourism board, invited me to Midi-Pyrenées on an all expenses paid gay press junket, I hesitated for about four seconds—then I packed my bags. The savvy PR people for these guys know gays spend money where they’re wanted. And we love to travel. ...more

April 25, 2007

Gay Copenhagen

A Danish delight

Copenhagen has long been a tolerant and relaxed capital for both gay Danes and tourists. The first gay bar, Centralhjørnet, opened over 80 years ago, and is still going strong - along with a wealth of other newer cafés & bars. The city even boasts its own gay radio station, Radio Rosa, and in 1989, Denmark became the first country in the world to recognize marriage between two persons of the same sex. Talk about setting a gay pace for the rest of the world! ...more

March 14, 2007

A Short Guide to European Travel (Part Two)
This is the second in a series of three articles to help you plan your European adventure. OK, so we now know where you are going and when, but where at the end of a busy day, filled with soaking up history, culture or just the sun (have you ever noticed how tiring it can be just lying in the sun?), do you rest your weary heads? ...more
February 13, 2007

Stockholm: Venice of the North
There's no better hub for exploring Scandinavia than the beautiful 'Venice of the North,' Sweden's capital, Stockholm. From the cultured capital to the wild mountainous north, Sweden holds fascination for the arts and history buff and the fan of outdoors’ activities alike. ...more
January 31, 2007

A Short Travel Guide to Europe and Ways to Avoid Common Mistakes
As autumn definitely turns to winter in the northern hemisphere, our thoughts begin to turn to summer vacations (well mine does anyway!), and if you are considering traveling to Europe then now is definitely time to start planning. This article is not meant to be a travel guide, but really to give you a few ideas and to help you avoid some mistakes, which have been commonly made by some of my visitors this year. ...more
January 23, 2007

Life in the Slow Lane on Europe's Waterways
Canal and river cruising is one of the most relaxed and intimate ways to experience the beauty of Europe, without crowds and in great comfort. For those who appreciate fine food and wines, peaceful vistas and an exciting new destination each day without ever leaving 'home,' this has become a preferred way to travel and to explore country regions filled with often-overlooked sightseeing treasures. ...more
December 27, 2006

Eurail Treks Wider
Eurail's popular National Pass range, offering travelers the possibility to discover a single country in depth, will add more countries in its portfolio with Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg), Croatia, Ireland, Italy and Portugal available from January 1. ...more
December 06, 2006

Iceland
Gay visitors to Iceland will find a small but unique and welcoming gay scene centered in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city on the southern end of the island. By the way, despite its name, Iceland is not as cold as you might think. Because of the gulf stream, its winters are about as cold as New York City’s. But the cool summers are more typical of San Francisco than New York. ...more
November 27, 2006

Berlin and Vienna Set Sights on GLBT Tourists
'Berlin for parties and culture, Vienna for romance and art,' is the focus of a joint campaign announced last week to market the two European capitals as the ideal city combination for GLBT visitors from North America. While Berlin is the energetic new European capital with a vibrant scene and energetic lifestyle, Vienna is a city where imperial splendor and a hip modern lifestyle are combined with ease and elegance. ...more
November 13, 2006

Munich: Bavaria's Gay Treat
Just like the musical, life is a cabaret in Munich, the official and the gay capital of Bavaria. And also just like the musical, life is still as naughty and nice as it was alleged to be in the 1930s in this top must-see gay and lesbian destination. ...more
September 28, 2006

Mykonos: The Unforgettable Magic
Mykonos is an island of gay 24-hour partying, color, spectacular sunsets, and an exhausting lifestyle fit for any queen - or anyone else for that matter. Hedonistic, yet decidedly schizophrenic in its ability to offer quiet, hidden beaches and places where peace reigns, it is one of the few places on earth to offer something for everyone - including families and children. ...more
September 13, 2006

Paris: Picture Perfect
Our first trip to the City of Lights brought to life for us familiar Hollywood-musical scenes with Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron and Fred Astaire, as well as the great French films in black and white - images of Paris that are forever in our mind's eye. With Paris, what you see on film is what you get, only better. ...more
September 08, 2006