Dubai Gay Bars

Dubai Gay Bars SPEAKERS boom in the darkly lit, smoky room. It’s 2 am and the club is packed with a sea of sweaty, gay men getting their groove on to a Madonna classic — and I’m one of them. After an all-day drinking session, followed by a spot of impromptu karaoke, during which I made friends with a lovely lesbian couple (we bonded over our love of ‘80s power ballads) I’ve ended up at this underground hotspot. Nothing strange here you might think, I mean, there are gay clubs the world over, right? But what makes this unusual is that I’m not in the relatively liberal West; I’m in Dubai. A province of the United Arab Emirates governed by a dictatorial royal family and a tourism hotspot attracting the gaze of the world thanks to its constant sunshine and headline-grabbing world’s “biggest” and “tallest” buildings, shopping malls and man-made islands. Like Las Vegas, Dubai was built in a desert from nothing and like Vegas, Dubai (in the Arab world anyway) is known as sin city.

By Paul Ewart – Full Story at news.au.com

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The Hideout of the Robinhood of Madrid – Keep Calm and Wander

Robinhood of Madrid The former hideout of the Robinhood of Madrid is now a restaurant – Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas. It’s right off the corner of Plaza Mayor under the arch where it was once called the “Arch of Knives.” It is believed that after his thieving acts, Luis Candelas would hide here to avoid arrest. For the less fortunate, whom he gave his loot, he is known as Don Luis. Undoubtedly, he is Spain’s version of Robinhood. Nowadays, Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas is a famed themed restaurant. At the entrance, you will be greeted by a man dressed as Luis Candelas, the bandit. The interior is very Spanish and going in feels like stepping back in time. There are men with guitars serenading their patrons. The food was ok and – since it’s in Plaza Mayor, a touristy area, expect a price more than you expect. But, yeah, dining here is a Spanish cultural experience! It’s fun. If you’re on a budget (like me), this is not a place for you to eat. I just had a glass of sangria and a few raciones. But, if you like to be culturally entertained at the end of your day, this place won’t disappoint you.

By Alain – Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

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Eve's Web Vacation Rental – St. Augustine, Florida

Eve's WebOur accommodations include 2 full suites, with 1 bath per suite. Eve’s Hideaway, downstairs, sleeps up to 6 guests. Eve’s Tree House, upstairs, sleeps up to 5 guests. Please go to our website for more details. Each suite encompasses 1,500 sq ft of space, including ceiling fans & tile floors to cool you off on warm days. The kitchens are fully equipped & furnished with gas stove & microwave, so you may cook at home if you wish. Stay with us the next time your travels bring you to the St. Augustine area. Secluded, yet close to everything.

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Corfu's Naked Beaches

Corfu - Sergio Scardia Corfu is a beautiful green island in the Mediterranean, as you already know if you are avid readers of my blog. The island itself is pretty big, almost 600 Km², which make Corfu the 7th biggest island of the whole Greece. The total coast surface is 217 km, so you can imagine there is plenty of great beaches all around the island to choose from: Corfu comprises over 120 beaches! I didn’t have time to explore them all, although I wish I had. But, as per my custom, I asked the locals which beaches were unmissable: here you can find my very own list of the 3 nudist beaches not to miss if you happen to visit Corfu. Nudist Beaches of Corfu – Issos Beach Issos is an idyllic beach on the southwest coast of Corfu; that part of the island is dominated by golden sandy beaches and shallow turquoise waters. And of course Issos has these features plus something more: it is by far one of the best nudist beaches of the entire island!

By Sergio Scardia – Full Story at the Scruffy Italian Traveler

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Gay Stockholm – A Quirky Winter Wonderland

Gay Stockholm Image via Stockholm Visitor’s Board[/caption] Known as the gay capital of Scandinavia, a visit to Stockholm at Christmastime will not be short of romantic, but also quirky, Nordic cliches. Think Christmas markets, wholesome and warming food, ice-skating under the stars and of course, the story of Santa Lucia. It’s a place where beautiful, narrow streets meet even more beautiful open minds, so whether it’s a traditional or contemporary Christmas you like, Stockholm has something for you. It’s a fascinating time of year to visit, so here’s our guide to Swedish Christmas in the nation’s capital. Christmas Comes Early Swedish Christmas kicks off as early as the 13 December (or in and around), on St Lucia’s day. The celebration is derived from folklore of the first two monks who brought Christianity to Sweden. Lucia was a young Christian girl who was martyred for her faith, way, way back in 304. She would secretly smuggle food for the persecuted Christians in Rome, who lived in the catacombs under the city.

Full Story at Gay Star News

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Plaza de España, A Timeless Square in Sevilla – Keep Calm and Wander

Plaza de España Plaza de España in Sevilla is a beautiful, timeless square that no tourists or visitors would dare skip seeing. It’s not just a sight to behold but also an architectural wonder that speaks volume of the city’s past glory. Plaza de España was built for the 1929 World Expo which Sevilla played a gracious host. It showcased the elements that the city was known for: bricks, wrought iron and ceramics. That’s why, the foremost must-see part of this grand building is the ceramic tiles outside. These ceramic tiles depict important historical events that happened in each province in Spain. The architectural style is a mix of Renaissance and Moorish.

By Alain – Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

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Los Molinos – Ibiza, Spain

Los Molinos The Spanish island of Ibiza is one of Europe’s most gay-popular beach holiday destinations. During the day, the Playa Es Cavallet gay nudist beach get busy around midday, with a party atmosphere kicking in from around 4PM in front of the Chiringay beach restaurant. At night, Ibiza Town will grab your attention as the centre of the island’s gay scene, with numerous gay bars, restaurants and boutique shops clubs dotted around its quaint cobbled streets. Where to Stay The Los Molinos has been a popular choice with gay travellers for decades. This four-star, adults-only hotel is in a quiet part of Ibiza Town, just a 15-minute walk from the nightlife.

Full Story at Gay Star News

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Coming Soon: Arosa Gay Ski Week

Arosa Gay Ski Week If you’re looking for options for your ski trip this winter, then coordinating your time on the snow with a gay ski week is a great way of guaranteeing plenty of fun while working up an appetite on the slopes. Switzerland offers dramatic landscapes, perfect skiing and boarding conditions, and it’s also the home of Arosa Gay Ski Week. The ski resort of Arosa boats 220 kilometres of pistes, spread across two spectacular valleys high in the Swiss Alps. All levels of skiers and boarders are catered from, with beginner and intermediate runs if you’re wanting to build up your confidence, to steep challenging trails if you want the adrenaline of testing your nerve and your technique. Plus there’s plenty of powder-packed off-piste adventures to be had.

By Gareth Johnson – Full Story at Gay Star News

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Castillo Inn – San Francisco, California

Castillo InnPeriodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: The Castillo Inn is a five minute walk from the heart of San Francisco’s gay area, The Castro, at Market and Castro Streets, and just two blocks to major city transportation. Our guest rooms share a bathroom. Three of our rooms have queen beds, and the fourth has a double bed. Our rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable. Stays at the Castillo Inn B&B include a continental breakfast each morning, and in the common area, we have a a refrigerator, microwave and a telephone with a voice mail for guest use. Wireless internet access is also available for your laptop, and we have a fax as well for business travelers to use. Ask for parking. The Castillo Inn, is a non-smoking establishment. The next time your travels bring you to San Francisco, come stay with us at Castillo Inn Bed & Breakfast.

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Galapagos East Islands Itinerary – Nomadic Boys

Galapagos East Islands - Nomadic Boys The Galapagos itineraries are tightly controlled by the Ecuadorian government and the Galapagos National Park because of their sensitive environment. We did a luxury cruise aboard the Passion yacht, which alternates between 2 Galapagos itineraries each week. The first itinerary covers the Eastern islands and the second one covers the West islands. The main difference between the two is the Western islands are younger and larger because they have witnessed volcanic eruptions more recently. As such they have a more volatile environment, but with stunning instagrammable landscapes. The Eastern Islands are older, so have had more time to develop vegetation, making them greener, attracting more wildlife. Both are amazing in their own way and will blow your mind, whichever you choose. As we sailed in the Eastern islands, we’ve put together a detailed itinerary, which we experienced on board the Passion luxury yacht.

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

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