Why every LGBTQ person should visit San Francisco at least once in their lives
Three generations of beer-swilling men are gathered around a table at San Francisco’s Twin Peaks Tavern gay bar, their heads thrown back as they guffaw. The trio are made up of a pretty,…
How San Francisco’s Castro district became the capital of LGBT America
In 1965, Life magazine declared San Francisco the capital of gay America. And the Castro was its beating heart. Arguably the single most famous “gayborhood” in the United States, some of the country’s…
12 Most Gay-friendly Cities in the U.S. (4 in California)
If you are searching for the most gay-friendly cities in the U.S., you are really asking a science-of-people question: Where do laws, culture, and community line up so LGBTQ people can live ordinary…
Odyssey Pride Announces World’s First Black Gay Cruise: A Milestone for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Travel
Odyssey Pride, an event organizer specializing in experiences for the Black LGBTQ+ community, has announced the launch of what it calls the world’s first cruise tailored specifically for Black gay men. The seven-day,…
Tryst Hospitality Snatches Up P-Town’s Iconic Crown & Anchor
Big news for anyone who lives for a Provincetown summer. Tryst Hospitality has officially acquired the legendary Crown & Anchor. Over the past few years, Tristan Schukraft, the mogul behind Tryst, has expanded…
New Era of Gay Luxury: The Tryst is Coming to Wilton Manors
Get your speedos ready. Wilton Drive is about to get a serious upgrade. Tryst Hospitality has announced plans to open The Tryst Hotel Wilton Manors, bringing its signature mix of design-forward luxury and…
Tampa Pride CANCELED as Corporate Sponsors Flee DeSantis’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda
Corporate America is abandoning queer causes rather than risk conservative backlash (Tampa Pride canceled Florida proves the point). Florida’s LGBTQ+ community is facing another devastating blow. The Tampa Pride Board announced Friday that…
New Study Reveals Best Cities for Gay Cruising in 2025
Historical trauma from the HIV/AIDS crisis has had a lasting effect on gay spaces. A new study has ranked London as the world’s top destination for gay cruising. The findings also highlight a…
Erasing Rainbows, Erasing History — Florida’s Crosswalk Crackdown
More Than Paint Some people see stripes on pavement. We see history. Visibility. Belonging. The rainbow crosswalks Florida controversy isn’t just about paint — it’s about erasing memory, identity, and community. These crosswalks…
RuPaul to Star as President in High-Speed Rail Gay Travel Movie
Mama Ru is bringing high speed rail to the United States… kind of. The queen of drag is about to serve us the transportation infrastructure of our dreams. RuPaul just announced she’ll star…