Category: Travel
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]