Hawaii provides a pristine paradise that attracts travelers from across the globe to its many-colored picturesque beaches. Because of a welcoming, warm population and a blend of Polynesian, Asian and white European cultures, this island paradise has long been a popular travel destination for both straight and gay vacations. The LGBT community in Hawaii is relatively low-key and not entirely outwardly visible, but gay travel participants will find...more
In many ways, Egypt is one big museum featuring numerous sites of religious, cultural and historical importance. Gay vacations to Egypt can include everything from browsing open-air souks, cruising down the Nile, visiting old-world temples, exploring ancient cities, trekking across the desert on a camel and standing in awe of the Great Pyramids of Giza, to shopping in modern, cosmopolitan cities and lounging on white sand beaches. From the burial...more
Visitors to Spain will find a high level of acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere nearly anywhere you travel in the country. This is due in part to the legal equality granted to the LGBT community in Spain, including the right to marry, the right to adopt children and the promise of equal legal treatment on a level that America's LGBT community continues to struggle for. Because of this welcoming environment, Spain is a top pick for gay vacations. The visibility of the community and the scene varies between each of Spain's major cities, including a sexually-charged nightlife in Madrid, a classy, casual culture in Sitges and a thriving LGBT community in each of Spain's major cities, as well as many smaller towns. With exceptional weather, beautiful scenery, awe-inspiring architecture and a rich history and culture, the reasons to partake in gay travel to Spain are limitless. There are many must-see stops when traveling through Spain, including its most welcoming cities, towns and islands, such as Benidorm, Barcelona, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Torremolinos, Valencia and Sitges. Most of these destinations for Spain gay vacations have spectacular beaches and each offers an enticing...more
Traveling has always been a love of mine. My father was an airline pilot so luckily I had the good fortune of flying for free for much of my youth. In fact, up until I turned 23 (the age when most airlines restrict non-revenue fliers like myself I spent pretty much every weekend in a new city. Most trips were spontaneous, but a few were planned....more
Germany is well-known for its thriving LGBT culture and for having large communities in each of its larger cities. One of the many reasons that gay vacations to top LGBT hotspots like Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne are favorites with tourists from all over the world. As home to many world-famous Pride festivals, particularly in...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good bar stool reading that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee never again gained as much praise and success as she did than with the publication of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and its successful Oscar-winning film from 1962. Based around a son and daughter relationship, “To Kill a Mockingbird” largely focuses on racial injustice and the hypocritical nature of humanity, as well as growing up in the South during an important time for social change. Young Scout Finch is six years old and the story follows her as she learns about the world and how awful and beautiful it can be. In the end, Scout comes in close contact with the hermetic and shut-in Boo Radley, who many in town are frightened of. Scout's learns valuable lessons about life and human nature through her interaction with Boo Radley and his kind heartedness. Slaughterhouse-Five One of the most famous, caustic and hilarious anti-war novels, Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” is about the time travels of Billy Pilgrim and World War II. Pilgrim has somehow become “unstuck in time” and is able...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good reading for bar stools that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. Gravity’s Rainbow One of the toughest Great American Novels, and the longest, “Gravity’s...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good bar stool reading that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. The Catcher in the Rye You can’t say you have lived until you’ve read J.D. Salinger’s “The...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good bar stool reading that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. The Grapes of Wrath Another novel about America’s Great Depression, “The Grapes of Wrath”...more
Each year the University of Kentucky entices thousands of visitors to Lexington for school sponsored sports, shows, and cultural entertainment. Many visitors grab a front row seat to the action when they visit Lexington Universitys own Wildcats. ...more
Welcome to the web site of Camping Planik - Camping Croatia in oasis of untouched nature and peace of century old pines. Photos and words will lead you through Razanac area and help you feeling a little of original nature beauty and...more
Thailand is a tropical country in southeast Asia, located southeast of Burma and bordering the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Thailand is known for its delicious food, culture, temples, and beaches, which makes it a desirable vacation spot. In...more