Category: Travel
The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras officially launches today, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall, marking the start of 20 days of theatre, music, protest, party and community connection across the city. […]
Sri Lankan authorities have withdrawn official backing for an LGBTQ+ tourism initiative following criticism from religious leaders and conservative groups. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) had previously endorsed a proposal from Equal Ground, an LGBT+ advocacy organisation, to promote the Indian Ocean nation as an inclusive travel destination. When the endorsement was announced […]
YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall discovers Nelson is a sun-soaked, arts-forward city offering cultural festivals, boutique wineries, luxury stays, and queer-friendly experiences that feel like home. There is a point, driving the curve of the coastline into Nelson, where the world suddenly turns postcard-perfect. The road sweeps around sunlit bays, hills fold softly into the sea, […]
YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall discovers Manchester doesn’t whisper its brilliance — it belts it out like Liam Gallagher – It’s a city that hums with history and house music, where drag queens and factory workers share the same cultural DNA. The fastest-growing city in Europe, Manchester has always known how to turn the patriarchy on […]
Flying long-haul isn’t usually something I look forward to, but flying United Airlines’ Polaris Business Class turned my recent trip from Auckland to the UK into something I genuinely enjoyed. It felt less like a means to an end, and more like part of the holiday itself. Between cosy lie-flat beds, luxe lounges, and incredible […]
Edinburgh in August is like nowhere else on Earth. For one extraordinary month, this elegant, cobblestoned city is transformed into a sprawling, open-access carnival of creativity. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival, and Oliver Hall believes that experiencing it should be a bucket-list essential for queer culture lovers everywhere. But it’s […]
From sequinned drag shows to gothic theatre, wine festivals, art takeovers, and boutique escapes—Auckland’s spring season promises culture, cocktails, and chic staycations. Spring in Tāmaki Makaurau doesn’t ease in quietly. It arrives in sequins, humming a show tune, with a glass of pinot in hand and a taste for the dramatic. Suddenly the nights are […]
On a recent trip to Bali, Jessie Lewthwaite found herself questioning whether she should even be there. When my girlfriend asked me if I wanted to go to Bali with her and her friends, I was hesitant – and not just because I wanted to avoid being just another Australian in Bali. My first thought […]