COME ON...VOGUE! Celebrating 40 years of Pride since the infamous Stonewall riots, Love Ball 2009 kicks off the NYC's Pride celebration with style. Described as 'West Side Story meets Paris Is Burning,' the ball is thrown by The Saint at Large.
ON STAGE: Frequent travelers to London will already know that this dramatic city always puts on a show, but the capital's current West End roster of musical premieres, camp classics and British masterpieces means that this summer is a perfect time for theater lovers to make an encore visit.
THE LOOK OF DIOR: The recently opened Dior Institut is the place to go in Paris when you need a face-lift—sans the botox. Lavish, modern and pretty like a jewel box, the Dior Institut is basically a 'temple of luxury' that offers guests the complete Dior look. [more]
WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO: Doin' some time in a strange town? Check out MyGayGo...and make sure to check out the video on their website - the Moviefone guy has gone gay! [more]
FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS: The 2009 Manchester International Festival, the world's first international festival of original, new work, and special events, includes, among other highlights this year, the world premiere of Rufus Wainwright's debut opera Prima Donna as well as the 20th anniversary of hip hop trio De La Soul's debut album. [more]
LISTEN UP: Queer artist Scott Matthew -- listen to that Shortbus soundtrack! -- has sung his way around the world: check out his short list of great, gay-friendly venues.
REDISCOVERING AMSTERDAM: Just when Amsterdam's outrageous shenanigans seem to have hit ceiling, she reinvents her foundation as a liberal-cool destination with a new crop of designers, neighborhoods and eats. [more]
NEW YORK UNCOVERED: Explore Manhattan's Upper West Side with Danny O'Donnell, the first out gay man elected to the New York State Assembly who also just happens to Rosie's brother! [more]
CELEBRATING EUROPRIDE: Zurich, the 'gay capital' of Switzerland, will host the 40th annual EuroPride celebration this spring from early May through June 7. In this interview, Mr. Gay Switzerland Ricco 'Rimus' Muller shares his insider tips for Zurich. [more]
SEX ON THE BEACH! Nude beaches really took off in France in the '50s. These days a constellation of seductive sandy spots have gone gay and these are the ones we'll be hitting this summer. [more]
HIP AUSTIN: Explore Austin's hipster SoCo district and the sleek new, modern Kimber Modern guesthouse that has got the town folks buzzing. Plus: Tips on voluntourism and the latest in adventure travel. [more]
