Crysthian Mancera and his mom, Patricia, sit astride camels before Petra. Crysthian Mancera has already traveled to 42 countries and has no intention of slowing down, especially now that his mother, Patricia, is accompanying him on his journeys. Crysthian, based in Mexico City, went to Hungary as a volunteer after finishing college. He planned to stay for a month before spending another month touring through Europe. But while there, he met a gay Argentinian who had been traveling for years. He told Crysthian the secret was to keep volunteering. After all, his housing and food would be provided ..read more

Jaymes Vaughan and husband, Jonathan Bennett, pose on a Vespa scooter on board the Carnival Firenze cruise ship. When we learned Jonathan Bennett was dubbed the “godfather” for Carnival Cruises’ newest vessel, Carnival Firenze, we simply had to learn more. Jonathan agreed to team up with us for our inaugural On the Go series, profiling LGBTQ+ movers and shakers with an emphasis on how they travel and their on-the-road experiences. Jonathan Bennett, famous for starring in the cult classic Mean Girls, is over the moon about his latest role with Carnival. Carnival Cruises president Christine Duff ..read more

A view of Asheville, North Carolina’s downtown skyline. It’s difficult to think of the South and not think of the recent anti-transgender and “Don’t Say Gay” laws popping up out of the grits and collard greens. Why would any queer person want to bother taking a trip there? Surely there are more trans-friendly places to visit? I suggest the glowing blue pearl of the South, sitting at the crown of the Blue Ridge Mountains – Asheville, North Carolina. It’s a little different. As a trans femme of color, my nervous system’s fight-or-flight reflexes start to flair up whenever someone talks about the ..read more

Pride revelers walk beside and ride a float for Ziegfeld’s and Secrets bars during Capital Pride 2011. Washington DC’s Capital Pride is one of the nation’s biggest and most diverse Pride festivals. This year, they’re again proving their dedication to equality and inclusion by featuring two grand marshalls and festival headliners of color. So far, it’s the only major Pride festival to be led by Black people. Actor Billy Porter and actress, singer, and all-around badass Keke Palmer will headline the weekend event. The concert lineup will also feature Ava Max, Exposé, and Sapphira Cristál. DC’s p ..read more

Singer Dua Lipa arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. Dua Lipa has traveled the world, but when it’s time to relax, she has two favorite places to visit. During an appearance on Bowen Yang and Matt Roger’s Las Culturistas podcast, the singer dished about where she loves to go and one spot she’s never been. Epcot, it seems, remains a mystery to Dua and is definitely not on her list of up-and-coming hot spots to visit. When Matt jokingly suggested it, she was a little confused. “What is that?” she asked. “Is ..read more

We recently received what we both thought was a pretty interesting question from a reader (which we’ve edited slightly): Please offer some advice. We’re a traditionally masculine gay couple in their mid-60’s — older than you two gents — and we want to follow in your travel footsteps. Let’s say we’re traveling in a predominantly Muslim region in Eastern Europe or maybe in the Middle East. We’re friendly, polite and respectful travelers, and we strike up a conversation with men in a mosque or some other obvious environment that frowns upon or prohibits homosexuality. A local asks if we’re relat ..read more

Boston is a city steeped in history and packed with a vibrant and colorful LGBTQ+ community. The bars and clubs are scattered around town so you’ll get a nice tour of this New England gem on your adventures. These are a few of the most popular spots to meet some cuties and dance the night away.  The Alley Bar For bears & men who love them 14 Pi Alley · Boston, MA 02108 (617) 263-1449 Website The Alley Looking for a casual night with some friendly hunks? The Alley has been a favorite of the leather lover community for years and offers a laid-back atmosphere in which to enjoy a few ..read more

Photo via WorldAtlas Often overlooked in favor of its glitzy sister Quintana Roo, the Yucatan has begun to attract diverse queer travelers desiring a more authentic Mexican experience. You won’t find crowded beaches or overpriced resorts on the Emerald Coast. Quaint fishing villages and romantic luxury beach clubs dot the shore under swinging palms. A collection of restored haciendas (Mexican colonial mansions) offers a wide variety of boutique hotel experiences amongst the vibrantly colored historical buildings of Mérida or hidden in the Yucatan’s mystic jungles. The region is known ..read more

While Los Angeles’s Pride celebrations will feature a star-studded lineup of singers and actors, New York City’s parade grand marshalls will be mostly activists this year. Drag Race judge Michelle Visage will be the sole entertainment personality riding a float down the parade. Otherwise, led by the elder trans icon Miss Majors, the rest of the grand marshalls will have a more community-oriented bent. Three of the activists will be youth and she says that is important to her. Miss Majors, who has been in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights for decades, said, “It wasn’t a movement as much as we (the tr ..read more

Taylor Swift performs on stage in Sydney, Australia, during a concert as part of her Eras World Tour. LGBTQ+ people have always been creative when naming our bars and parties – or have we? On the other hand, pop singer Taylor Swift is considered one of the most creative performers in modern history. Or is she? Influencer Matt Ketai noticed some similarities between the two and decided to put his straight best friend to the test. Could he tell the difference between the titles of Swift’s songs and the names of gay bars? “Wrecked.” “Hush.” “Glitch.” Do you know the difference? Need some help? We ..read more