Category: Travel

Aug 15
From Priscilla to Picasso: Auckland’s Season of Style, Stage and Culture 

There’s something about Auckland in winter. Maybe it’s the long twilight evenings over the harbour, the moody light in the art galleries, or the way the city pulses with culture while other destinations start to hibernate. With a stacked calendar of shows, exhibitions and places to wine, dine and stay out late, Tāmaki Makaurau is […]

Aug 01
Culture, Cuisine & Queer Cool: Your Ultimate Winter in Wellington 

Wellington may be small in size, but its spirit – like its wind – is uncontainable. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, Aotearoa’s capital continues to deliver: a city that fuses a deep love of the arts with an adventurous food scene, a proudly queer-friendly culture (the census declared it NZ’s gayest city), […]

Jul 18
Big Apple Energy Matt Fistonich explores NYC’s queer culture staying in Manhattan’s gay heart, Chelsea. 

New York City isn’t just a destination — it’s a queer rite of passage. It’s voguing in the Village, sipping cosmos in Chelsea, drag brunch in Hell’s Kitchen, and long, glittery nights that somehow turn into rooftop mornings. And anchoring it all is Moxy Chelsea — your chic, cheeky, and LGBTQ+-certified Safe Space for a […]

Jul 18
Winter Pride 2025 – YOUR EX’s Must‑Attend Events 

Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for. Each one promises creativity, community and connection, surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning natural beauty.  Pride in the Lane  🌈 When: Saturday 16 August, 12–8 pm 📍  Where: Church Lane   💰 Entry: Free  […]

Jul 14
March, Dance, Repeat: Inside WorldPride DC From Parades to Politics

The U.S. capital shone as bright as its famous monuments for WorldPride this year, and I had the glitter-soaked pleasure of soaking up the full rainbow experience. From iconic landmarks to sweat-dripping dancefloors, Washington D.C. offered a perfect Pride pilgrimage for queers who wanted to celebrate hard-fought freedoms, protest presidential pushbacks, soak in culture and […]

Jul 09
Luxe in the Sky: United Polaris Delivers Five-Star Elegance at 30,000 Feet

Let’s be honest — long-haul flights can be brutal. But, babes, flying United Polaris Business Class from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (via San Francisco) was the complete opposite. This was luxury, comfort, and full-blown glamour at 30,000 feet. Yes, I was seated. Yes, I was reclining. And yes, I was absolutely thriving.  Departure Lounge Eleganza […]

Jul 04
Auckland’s Winter Warm-Up: Where Fierce Meets Footy

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break that skips the frostbite and serves up world-class culture, fashion, sport and queer-friendly flair, this is your sign. For the fans (of fashion and footy) This season’s sporting headliner? The All […]

Jun 25
Pride Takes Flight: Gay Bar Proposal for Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

Chicago could soon make history by becoming the first city in the United States to feature a gay bar inside an airport. The concept was proposed by restaurateur Germán González, who pitched the idea of bringing the beloved local queer venue Sidetracks to O’Hare International Airport. González shared the vision with Sidetracks’ co-owners, Art Johnston […]