Is Gentrification Killing The Gay Bar?
From coast to coast, gay bars seem to be disappearing. In recent years, San Francisco has lost The Gangway, the city’s oldest continuously running gay establishment and Latino staple Esta Noche in the Mission, as well as Lion…
Traveling solo while LGBTQ can be dangerous — these tips can help overcome barriers
An increasing number of people want to see the world — and many of them want to do it alone. A survey conducted by MMGY Globalfound that 1 in 4 people would solo travel…
Gayborhoods May Not Be as LGBT Friendly As You Think
Do you live in a gayborhood? You know what I’m talking about, right? A community in a metropolitan area where large numbers of LGBT people reside. Examples include Chicago’s Boystown or WEHO in…
This is why LGBT+ Pride is essential, no matter what country you live in
Last weekend, thousands of party-goers descended upon Miami Beach for its tenth annual Pride parade. The expansive festival featured an entire week of celebrations led by LGBT-friendly celebrities and performers including openly gay Olympian…
Everything You Need Before Going On A Big Trip
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It is also one of life’s biggest pains-in-the-ass. Weather delays, crying babies — that’s out of your control. One thing you can control is what you take with you….
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ fans are packing bars like sports nuts
On Thursday nights, gay bars in the city get as packed as sports bars on Sundays during football season. The reason? “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a weekly reality show where drag queens compete to…
This Kinky Version Of AirBnB Lets You Rent Sex Dungeons And More
Going on vacation? Want to rent a home or space that will help you explore your sexual desires and home sharing sites like AirBnB just aren’t cutting it? Check out KinkBnB. The company provides…
Safety first: The best (and worst) travel destinations for LGBTQ couples
It’s no secret that most couples choose to escape the stresses of work by heading off on an exotic trip together. What’s not so universally known, however, is that there are several popular…
How ‘Gay’ Should a Gay Bar Be?
The website for the Abbey touts its role as a two-time winner of Logo’s “Best Gay Bar in the World” award. But how gay is it? Some of the regulars believe the increasing number of…
The history of Gay Pride events in New Jersey
Asbury Park has long been synonymous with New Jersey’s largest yearly LGBT celebration. This June marks the 26th year of the celebration, which takes place across the street from Asbury’s historic Convention Hall. The celebration…