I recently went through a breakup after an 8 year long relationship and my first trip as a single gay man was to one of my most visited cities in the world – New York City. Accompanied by my bestie Mary, we stayed right in the heart of Times Square at the Tempo by Hilton. … Visiting NYC as a single gay traveller Read More » The post Visiting NYC as a single gay traveller appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

This fall I went to Banff National Park for the 10th annual edition of Banff Pride! It was a really fun few days, full of a ton of drag and other LGBTQ-related stuff, along with a bunch of nature and wildlife. Pride lasts for 10 days in Banff and I was there for just 4 … Pride in Canada’s first National Park Read More » The post Pride in Canada’s first National Park appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

Major cities like New York and Toronto often steal the spotlight for Pride festivals in June, but that certainly doesn’t mean they’re the only ones worth going to. What probably wouldn’t be on a lot of people’s radar to go to instead would be a Pride weekend in Texas. I love showcasing the less expected/known … What Pride is like in Texas this year Read More » The post What Pride is like in Texas this year appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

My boyfriend and I went on a “Journey Through the Clouds” from Vancouver, BC to Jasper, AB with Rocky Mountaineer. It was a two day trip in a glass-dome train car, travelling through scenic valleys, along the Fraser River, through Hell’s Gate, and past the Pyramid Falls. Imagine soaring through the British Columbia and Alberta … A gay couple’s journey on a luxury train Read More » The post A gay couple’s journey on a luxury train appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

I went to to the Jasper Pride and Ski Festival with my boyfriend and it was not what you might expect from an Albertan town! We were really impressed at how the local community really came together to put on a great festival for the LGBTQ+ community. Jasper is a small town located in Western … The Pride Festival in Jasper, Alberta Read More » The post The Pride Festival in Jasper, Alberta appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

My boyfriend and I had a pretty unforgettable adventure during Peak Pride in Silver Star, which is a breathtaking mountain resort nestled in British Columbia’s North Okanagan region. We had a flight of just under an hour from Kelowna from Vancouver and from there it was just over an hour of a drive to Silver … The 1st nighttime Pride parade on a mountain Read More » The post The 1st nighttime Pride parade on a mountain appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

I didn’t expect to see so many naked men on this trip, but I definitely wasn’t complaining! My bestie Mary and I went to NYC together and left our men behind, but found plenty in New York, and below is the video of that experience! It’s basically a mix of storytime vlog and travel montage … I saw a lot of naked men in NYC (among other things) Read More » The post I saw a lot of naked men in NYC (among other things) appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

I went back to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for my FIFTH time! This time I went on my own though and I explain why in the YouTube video below, while also showing everything I got up to – the attractions, the restaurants, and the hotel I stayed at! A full list of them with their websites … Returning to Puerto Vallarta (by myself) Read More » The post Returning to Puerto Vallarta (by myself) appeared first on Josh Rimer ..read more

Luxury travel is all about indulging in the finer things in life and experiencing the world in style. The opportunity to escape the daily grind and indulge in a luxurious vacation is the ultimate indulgence. Not everyone is interested in a luxury lifestyle at home or abroad, and certainly not everyone can afford it. The LGBTQ community however is one that often does have more […] The post Gay luxury travel tips for the LGBTQ community appeared first on Josh Rimer - Gay Canadian Travel Influencer ..read more

As many in the LGBTQ community will know, travelling can sometimes be a daunting task. It can be difficult to know whether a destination will be welcoming and inclusive, and even if it is, it can be tough to find like-minded people to connect with. That’s where gay-friendly apps can come in very handy! These [...] The post 10 gay-friendly travel apps to use while you’re travelling appeared first on Josh Rimer - Gay Canadian Travel Influencer ..read more