Falling For Paris

Every generation of North Americans has fallen eloquently in love with the French capital. Their glowing accounts, together with the much-loved paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec and other French artists, have created a formidable myth of romance, with the result that modern visitors often find a large discrepancy between their expectations and reality. ...more
June 14, 2004

Amsterdam: The World's Gayest City

While just about every locale can boast it is unique in some way or other, nowhere can compare to Amsterdam for throwing out the welcome mat to gays and lesbians. This ancient city, which goes back to the 1st century BC, has built a reputation on liberal attitudes, warm hearts, and moderate prices. Amsterdam Pride, held each year in August, is an experience I can only describe as going to the mother church of gayness. ...more
May 31, 2004

Vienna

In the last few years Vienna has succeeded in transforming itself from "Sleepy Hollow" into a modern and bustling place with both a remarkable nightlife and a gay and lesbian scene, which is ever growing. Be prepared to dive into a city of both historical and contemporary art, music, architecture, and entertainment. ...more
May 03, 2004

Mykonos

Mykonos, the beautiful Greek island situated in the Aegean sea has a wonderful international cosmopolitan feel and has long been known as a favorite gay destination with a gay beach and many gay friendly bars in the old town.

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March 24, 2004

Zurich

Zurich is a perfect example of Switzerland itself: immaculately clean, organized, panoramic, lofty, and above all, remarkable for what it has achieved regardless of its size. From banking, watches, chocolate and cheese to environmentalism, social activism and the Red Cross, it seems there is nothing they don’t excel at. ...more
February 02, 2004

Cologne Aloha!

If you expect to hear Hawaiian sounding words only on Maui, be prepared for a different kind of experience in western Germany. No matter how you approach Cologne, the first thing you will see is the enormous Cathedral. Catholic power? May be. But if you consider the Cologne's city life, you may be tempted to believe otherwise. Openness, happiness, and friendliness - joie de vivre - is this really Germany?

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December 26, 2003

You CAN See Rome in a Day

Rome is huge. Countless tourists trek to the teeming metropolis every day of the year. They’re there to see the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, and a variety of ancient ruins like Trajan’s Column. They say you can’t see Rome in a day. Yes, you can-- it just has to be the right kind of day. ...more
October 27, 2003

A Celestial Concerto in the Italian Riviera

The Italian Riviera is full of wonder - the crystal clear blue water, entire villages with red-tiled roofs, towns that shut down in the middle of the day. It is a beautiful place. A place with hidden treasures if you know where to look for them. ...more
September 15, 2003

Barcelona Beauty

Barcelona is like a queer wonderland. Nightlife that is truly all night, hiking, cultural events, shopping, La Sagrata Familia, the Picasso Museum, las Ramblas, Tibidabo, Montjuic, windsurfing, and most fun of all, gay nude beaches. ...more
May 28, 2003

Beautiful Berlin

With a history of open-mindedness, non-conformity and tolerance, Berlin values its diverse population and has long been one of Europe's most exciting cities for gays and lesbians. From the world's only "Gay Museum" and annual Christopher Street Day celebrations to the famous Love Parade and the International Gay Film Awards, Berlin offers gay and lesbian visitors a wide variety of cultural highlights, nightlife, entertainment, fashion, dining and special events. ...more
February 19, 2003

Amsterdam: The Gay Way To Europe!

The list of places "every gay person should see at least once before dying" is open to some debate. South Beach? Many (myself included) much prefer Ft. Lauderdale, up the road. Fire Island? Some find it nothing more than a gay ghetto surrounded by sand. San Francisco - well, everybody probably can agree on that one. ...more
January 15, 2003

Mykonos - The Gay Mecca of Greece

Mykonos, know the name, going there? Our small Greek, Aegean Island - rocky, but with fine-sand beaches is renowned for its fun & cosmopolitan atmosphere! For over 40 years this now gay mecca of Greece, offers upgraded quality in hotels, with all the facilities and tourist services anyone could want. ...more
December 23, 2002

Gay Poland

Poland is not the most popular gay destination in Central Europe. The Czech Republic and Hungary are more well-known among gay travelers. Similar in size to Prague and Budapest (about 2 million people), Warsaw always has lagged behind its neighbors both in general and gay tourism. ...more
November 22, 2002

Unforgettably Magnificent - Christmas In Denmark

Hans Christian Andersen called Christmas in Denmark “unforgettably magnificent” and he was right! The clever, hospitable Danes celebrate the holiday in the most joyful, heart-warming ways. ...more

October 18, 2002

The `Ins & Outs´ of France

Outstripping all the other countries in Europe for just the right mix of fun and sophistication, France is a gay-friendly destination par excellence... ...more

September 28, 2002