Manchester is a city of transformation. The third largest city in the UK had humble beginnings as a small Lancastrian town before becoming the first proper industrialized city in the world during the industrial revolution. And it's been pretty much up-hill from there. The first atom was split in Manchester, the first English canal constructed there and the gay scientist Alan Turing, who deciphered the encryption of German Enigma machines during the second world war, was born in Manchester.  Now it remains a constantly evolving city and is a hotbed of culture, music, art and sport – who h ..read more

Pride is for life, not just for Pride season! That said, Pride is certainly a good opportunity to turn it up a notch. And feeling good in what you’re wearing during Pride season certainly boosts one’s self-esteem.   During Pride more is always more and there’s a wealth of Pride accessories out there – from slogan t-shirts to gay pride shoes to the mandatory rainbow pride flags, all made to assure you’re serving gay excellence wherever in the world you’re celebrating. We look at ten accessories from LGBTPride.com that will help you feel good, whether you’re marching in the parade, ge ..read more

Culture begins in the kitchen. Or rather, a country’s cuisine develops alongside its culture, meaning that to really understand a country, you have to eat its food. Not exactly a problem by any means. Europe encompasses a veritable melting pot of cultures awaiting your dining pleasure and the best way to get to the heat – or stomach – of the matter is through a food tour which takes you to the most authentic European restaurants under the guidance of a knowledgeable local. If one of the best ways to understand a country’s culture is to eat its food, then the best way to know a city is to simp ..read more

We live in an exciting age of constant technological evolution! One in which the very definition of the “right” way to work has been turned on its head. For many, offices are starting to feel positively anachronistic, with the Covid pandemic showing us a lot of our jobs can in fact be done from the comfort of our own homes. Being able to work remotely opened up a whole new world of possibilities – becoming a digital nomad just takes things that step further. A “digital nomad” is simply an individual who leverages technology to work remotely and independently of location, often traveling to or ..read more

It’s an understatement to say Madrid is gay-friendly. Honestly, walking through its streets it often seems like there’s more gay men than straight. Madrid is not “tolerant” or even “accepting”, it’s positively welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. As such, there’s a lot to do for any visiting gay tourist – besides gawk at the beautiful men that is. Be you a queer of culture, a gay foodie, a night owl or even just a bit horny, here are our top gay-focused activities to do around the city. Photo credit: El 12Take the Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour Chueca is where the gays go to play. The official gaybo ..read more

Little in life has ever been accomplished on an empty stomach. And perhaps lots of satisfied bellies is a key contributing factor as to why Spain has become one of the most progressive countries in the world; cuisine is given center stage in Spanish culture – so much so that your average Spaniard eats 4-5 times a day and lunchtime is a leisurely affair, stretched out over the better part of two hours. This laidback attitude to food epitomizes the Spanish attitude to life in general – they like to relax, take it easy and welcome everyone to the table, metaphorical and otherwise. LGBTQ+ rights ..read more

They say what you wear says a lot about you. And, in the case of the average gay beach or Pride/Circuit pool party, perhaps what you AREN’T wearing can say just as much. In other words, how much you want to show of yourself while showing off your best summer swimwear.  Picking that right speedo, brief, trunks or even thong for the summer may seem like a trivial thing, but making the right choice can really provide a welcome boost to anyone’s self-confidence – insert the mandatory joke about also boosting your package here. Gay focused swimwear isn’t just for the muscle hunks or athletic ..read more

There are two kinds of vacations that attract two kinds of people. First, there’s the “lay on the beach and tan while sipping a cocktail” vacationer. Then there’s the active “grab a backpack and climb a mountain” type of traveler – of course, you could also always be versatile though! Relaxing vacations are nice, but the great thing about an active adventure is that it's good for the mind, body and soul. Aside from the obvious benefits of exercise, the ascent up a mountain is a rewarding experience. Getting drunk on the beach is fun, but it really can’t compare to testing the limits of your b ..read more

A good beach ignites all the senses: the feel of the warm sun caressing your skin with the golden sand beneath your toes, the gentle lull of the waves serenading your ears, and – with any luck –some tanned eye candy lying nearby. Clothes – even your best speedos – can only get in the way.  Not to mention, swimming in the ocean naked just feels right – if you can get over the irrational fear a big fish might take a bite of your tackle that is. Just like bodies, naked gay beaches come in all shapes and sizes, as well as different levels of seclusion. We look at an eclectic mix of ten of th ..read more

Europe is easily the most tolerant and accepting region in the world and there are many cities across the continent where you can let your true colors shine without fear of judgment or harassment. Places like Amsterdam, Berlin or Barcelona are well known for being gay friendly, tolerant and having a large community of LGBTQ+ residents. Still, we think Madrid is perhaps the contender for the number one spot on our list of the best gay destinations in Europe. Certainly, there are a handful of cities that compete for this title, but with the mix of its size, gay scene, events and overall vibe, w ..read more