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Five Places to Visit in Gay Avila, Spain – Keep Calm and Wander

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Five Places to Visit in Gay Avila, Spain - Keep Calm and Wander

5 Places to Visit in Gay Avila

Here are five places to visit in gay Avila, Spain. This medieval city is a stunning city located in the heart of the country. Known for its rich history and stunning architecture, Avila offers visitors a glimpse into the past and a chance to experience the beauty of Spain. Here are five things to see in Avila that you won’t want to miss.

Avila is famous for its massive walls, which are considered to be some of the best preserved in Europe. The walls were built in the 11th century to protect the city from invaders. Today they stand as a testament to the city’s rich history. Visitors can walk along the walls, which are over 2 kilometers long, and admire the stunning views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Avila Cathedral is a stunning Gothic cathedral located in the heart of the city. Built-in the 13th century, the cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. It features beautiful stained glass windows, ornate carvings, and intricate sculptures. Visitors can explore Spain’s first Gothic Cathedral and admire the stunning art and sculptures that adorn the interior.

By Alain – Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

Spain Gay Travel Resources

Visiting Lake Bled in the Winter – Our Taste for Life

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Visiting Lake Bled in Winter - Our Taste for Life

Visiting Lake Bled in Slovenia this Winter?

Planning on visiting Lake Bled in Winter? This guide details all of the best Lake Bled Winter activities and includes where to stay, how to plan, and all of our top tips for visiting.

No Slovenia itinerary is complete without a visit to Bled. The alpine town looks like it’s landed straight out of a storybook, with the pinnacle being the astonishing Bled Lake.

Regardless of whether you visit Bled in Winter or Summer, there are tons of exciting things to do and look forward to.

The winter months are especially adventurous with Bled’s winter activities, including skiing, hiking, and ice skating. It’s easily one of the best winter destinations in Europe!

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life

Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – 2TravelDads

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 2TravelDads

Have you ever wanted to see what’s happening inside the earth below your feet? Being a total geology geek I have always wanted to and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was an amazing first experience with lava, volcanic morphology and geologic time. And if that’s not your bag or you’re like “Um, who cares?” just know that it’s also crazy beautiful and one of the most unusual landscapes you’ll ever see.

This unique park is a very unique place to visit. From hiking in lava tubes to watching the glowing, hot lava flowing through the dark, these are our top tips for visiting Hawaii Volcanoes NPS and having an unforgettable time on the Big Island. If you have additional things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that we didn’t include here, feel free to leave a comment or send us a note!

10 Things to Do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Kīlauea Unit

Something wonderful about visiting this Hawaiian gem is how accessible it is. There is, of course, lots of hiking (it is a mountain park, after all) but all of the options in our primary list of things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are both stroller and wheelchair accessible to a significant point.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Hawaii Big Island Gay Travel Resources

Finding Brighton’s Gay Beach – The Globetrotter Guys

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Finding Brighton's Gay Beach - The Globetrotter Guys

Brighton is one of the most popular LGBTQ+ beach destinations in the UK with its open and welcoming atmosphere, plenty of bars, clubs and exciting activities to do – it also holds one of the biggest and best Pride celebrations in the UK.

How to Find Brighton’s Gay Beach

With all that going on, it is fair to ask ‘is there a gay beach in Brighton?‘… Yes, like many popular queer destinations, there is an unofficial gay beach in Brighton.

We say ‘unofficial’ as technically this is the official naturist beach and it therefore comes as no surprise that has become Brighton’s gay beach. When we visited it was a quiet day but it was still clear to us that this place attracted other gay travellers.

By Sion & Ben – Full Story at the Globetrotter Guys

Brighton Gay Travel Resources

Canterbury Inn – Ocean Shores Gay Friendly Hotel

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Canterbury Inn - Ocean Shores Gay Friendly Hotel

OCEAN SHORES GAY FRIENDLY HOTEL
ON THE WASHINGTON COAST

The Canterbury Inn is an Ocean Shores gay friendly hotel offering condominium style lodging along Washington’s beautiful Pacific Coast.

Voted one of the best vacation getaways in Washington, our beach town at the edge of the Olympic Peninsula offers six miles of sandy beaches, twenty-three miles of interconnecting freshwater canals and a charming beach town where you can explore and enjoy some great shopping.

Everyone comes here for the beach and sea in any season. Enjoy:

* Beach combing
* Flying a kite
* Horseback riding
* Clamming
* Enjoying sunsets over the Pacific

Our freshwater canals are ideal for kayaking, water skiing, and fishing, or even for biking along on a beautiful afternoon. They even run through our local golf course.

See the Canterbury Inn Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Ocean Shores Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

The Hollywood of China: Hengdian World Studios – Keep Calm & Wander

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Hengdian World Studios

Visiting Hengdian World Studios, The Hollywood of China

Hengdian World Studios is in the Dongyang district of Zhejiang province in eastern China. It is the world’s largest film and television production facility. Spread across more than 4 square kilometers, the studio features a wide range of sets and locations, including replicas of ancient Chinese palaces, temples, and streetscapes and more modern settings such as airports and hospitals.

Visitors to this amazing place can experience the magic of the film and television industry up close, with guided tours that take them behind the scenes of some of China’s most popular productions. The studio offers a variety of tours that cater to different interests, including historical and cultural tours, as well as more specialized tours for fans of specific television shows or movies.

In addition to its impressive array of sets, Hengdian World Studios also boasts a number of modern facilities and amenities for cast and crew members. These include a large sound stage, multiple post-production facilities, and various accommodation options, from luxury hotels to more affordable dormitories.

Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

China Gay Travel Resources

Visiting Door County for Gay Families – 2TravelDads

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Visiting Door County for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

Things to Do in Door County for Gay Families

So what exactly is there to do in Door County for gay families? So much! We’ve broken down our top picks for activities by theme / style. We’ve got foodie ideas, the arts, getting on the water and exploring nature. Even though it can be a chilly place to be in the winter, the rest of the year Door County is awesome, albeit a little wild for weather in spring and fall.

My heart breaks for those who cannot eat cheese, especially if they’re in Wisconsin. Eating cheese is one of the best things to do in Door County. Whether you’re ordering fried cheese curds in a restaurant or bar, or you’re doing a guided cheese tasting (yes, like a wine tasting) you’re going to love it. PS: it’s also okay just to buy a block of Wisconsin cheese and sit alone in your car eating it… I may have done that on more than one occasion.

We’ll start with Renard’s Artisan Cheese because it is my favorite cheese shop of all that I’ve been to in Door County. Located in Sturgeon Bay, Renard’s Artisan Cheese has everything you could want, from cheese curds of all sorts to cheese spreads. What I really love about it here though is the guided cheese tasting. Knowledgeable staff explain the different cheeses and are quite generous with the samples.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Sturgeon Bay Gay Travel Resources

Clementine’s Guest House – Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House

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Clementine's Guest House - Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House

Premier Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House on Oregon’s North Coast

Clementine’s Guest House is an Astoria gay friendly guest house on the southern side of the Columbia River. where it meets the sea. The city is the oldest in the state, and was the first permanent U.S. settlement west of the Rockies.

Astoria has great character, seen in its historic architecture, museums and location. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is nearby.

Clementine’s Guest House is a restored 1888 Victorian inn is located in the heart of town. Your innkeeper, Judith, is proud of the city and her guest house, having lived there since 1993. She has created a safe, attractive and comfortable destination, where diversity is welcome.

See the Clementine Guest House Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Astoria Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Lesbian Lapland in the Winter – Our Taste for Life

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Lesbian Lapland in the Winter - Our Taste for Life

Visiting Lesbian Lapland in the Winter

Planning a magical trip to Lapland in Winter? This guide details all of the best lesbian Lapland Winter activities, and includes where to eat, how to plan, and all of our top tips for visiting.

Winter in Lapland is the most magical time of the year to visit. It’s the Christmassy destination we all dream about as little kids. And regardless of your age, it holds the magic to make you feel like a kid once again.

Quite honestly, I’m not usually a fan of winter getaways, but Lapland was an exception. It’s impossible not to get lost in the enchantment of it all, and Lapland is by far one of our favourite destinations to date.

Imagine days discovering glorious winter landscapes and fascinating local culture. Followed by cosy evenings by the fire or in a glass igloo beneath the Northern Lights.

You see, Lapland is both romantic and adventurous in equal measure, so it’s guaranteed fun for all the family.

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life

Finland Lesbian Travel Resources

Take a Trip to Gay Belfast, Ireland – The Globetrotter Guys

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Take a Trip to Gay Belfast, Ireland - The Globetrotter Guys

The Globetrotter Guys Do Gay Belfast

Gay Belfast, Ireland Travel Guide: What a beautiful city Belfast is! A city that we found very welcoming as gay travellers, it was reassuring to see many other LGBTQ+ couples exploring the city hand in hand.

Full of incredible restaurants, traditional pubs, bars, and thrilling history, we could easily have spent longer exploring Northern Irelands capital city.

In terms of gay Belfast, it has a lot to offer including some of Irelands most popular gay bars and clubs (read on to find out about all the best bars and clubs),

But in a whirlwind 48 hours with Tourism Ireland – here are a few of the exciting things we got up to and would highly recommend.

There is a gay area in Belfast. This is where you will find the bars in Belfast as well as some gay clubs (and in general is the main Belfast queer scene).

By Sion & Ben – Full Story at the Globetrotter Guys

Ireland Gay Travel Resources