Category: Travel

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 […]

Jun 20
From Protest to Party: Wrapping Up WorldPride 2025

Thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies from across the globe flocked to Washington, D.C. for WorldPride 2025 — a nine-day global celebration of queerness, resilience, and community. Despite a politically tense climate, particularly under President Donald Trump’s administration and its escalating anti-trans rhetoric, WorldPride unfolded as a defiant and dazzling demonstration of queer pride. Travel […]

May 28
Dutchess County: New York’s Tranquil, Queer-Friendly Gem

Oliver Hall finds Pride and peace in New York’s backyard. After you’ve danced your heart out under the glitter cannons of New York Pride, or marched through the streets of DC at WorldPride, you might just be craving something that tastes a little less like vodka Red Bull and a lot more like small-batch sake, […]

May 14
48 Hours in Dunedin: Art, Adventure, and Epic Eats

From edgy art, wild nature, mouth-watering eats, and a vibrant queer spirit — Dunedin is a creative escape like no other. Arriving in Dunedin, there’s an instant vibe that few New Zealand cities can match. A lively student atmosphere hums through historic streets lined with period architecture, a bustling harbour leads to a coastline of […]

Mar 07
Travel | Sexy Sydney Is More Than Just Mardi Gras

Just when you thought your Mardi Gras FOMO couldn’t get any worse, Australia’s LGBTQ+ Mecca keeps giving us reasons to return. We start our stay by checking in at the QT Sydney (@QTSydneyHotel). There are few hotel chains that I have as much faith in as the QT. Every branch is unique and seamlessly blends […]