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Nomadic Boys: Finding Mongolia’s Only Gay Bar

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Hanzo - Mongolia's only gay bar - Nomadic Boys

For as long as I’ve known my crazy Stefan he’s always been harping on about Mongolia.

He spends hours reading historical fiction about the Genghis Khan dynasty or watching documentaries about Kublai Khan. Although it was the Netflix Marco Polo series (starring the very handsome Italian actor Lorenzo Richelmy) that created Stefan’s ultimate wanderlust for the land of the Mongols and therefore inspired our Mongolia trip.

We visited Mongolia during our big Asia trip in July when the famous Naadam Festival was taking place. This is the Mongolian Olympics, but instead of taking place every 4 years, it happens in July. It’s the country’s biggest event with a dramatic, colorful opening ceremony before the focus turns to the three traditional games featured in the competition: horse riding, wrestling, and archery.

Hanzo – Mongolia’s Only Gay Bar

We must have spent around 25 minutes walking up and down those ugly Soviet blocks looking for Hanzo, Mongolia’s only gay bar. There was no signage, nothing recognizable anywhere to help us locate it.

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

Mongolia Gay Travel Resources

Visiting Utah’s National Parks – Dolly Travels

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Visiting Utah's National Parks - Dolly Travels

Visiting Utah’s National Parks

Days are flying by as we’re visiting Utah’s National Parks, and each day is packed with visions of beauty, rugged country, incredible rock formations. I am running out of adjectives to describe this marvelous southern Utah country.

On Sunday, we visited Bryce Canyon, which has been my favorite National Park so far, due to the colorful, magnificent rock structures. As you can see, by the dark clouds above the canyon, soon it began to rain. It rained hard for about 15 minutes, let up enough that we could take a walk on a short trail, then when it started to rain again, we drove to a different point.

We left the park not long after I took this picture, due to the rain. If I ever get a chance, i will visit this park again. The next day, we headed toward Capitol Reef National Park. Along the way, we traveled through an area with another slot canyon, not as long as the one we visited a few days previously, but impressive, nonetheless.

Full Story at Dolly Travels

Utah’s Gay Travel Resources

Hotel Erwin – Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

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Hotel Erwin - Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

Oceanfront Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel Close to Restaurants, Shops

Venice is different. Sure, it’s California, but it’s an area of California unlike any other; an area that Hotel ERWIN has personified since the ‘70s with its eclectic décor, friendly staff, and predominant location right on the beach and adjacent to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. 

From our gay friendly Venice Beach Hotel, it’s just an 8-minute walk to trendy restaurants/shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and a 10-minute walk to the Venice Canals.

Our colorful rooms feature fun artwork, flat-screen TVs, plus private balconies, some with city or partial ocean views. We also offer suites with separate living and dining areas.

We even offer bikes for guest use!

See the Hotel Erwin Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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

Chateau du Gue aux Biches – Normandy Gay B&B

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Chateau du Gue aux Biches - Normandy Gay B&B

Normandy Gay B&B In A Historic Chateau Near Bagnoles

The history of Chateau du Gue aux Biches goes way back but Albert Christophle implemented the biggest changes after he bought the place in 1868 as a hunting lodge. He was the Minister of Public Works in France and the creator of the town of Bagnoles. He was also the mayor and initiator of the very well-preserved Belle Époque neighbourhood of the town.

In 2017, we bought the château and have worked purposefully to renovate it into a Normandy gay B&B, respecting the history and the original details to bring it back to its former greatness. In August 2020, we moved permanently to France to pursue our dream and create a unique home where we look forward to welcoming you as our guests.

Bagnoles is a famous spa town in France. As far back as the Middle Ages, there are tales of the healing hot springs in the town and today there is a large spa that attracts guests from all over Europe.

See the Chateau du Gue aux Biches Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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

El Mirasol Villas – Gay Palm Springs Resort

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El Mirasol Villas - Palm Springs gay resort / Gay Palm Springs Resort

Clothing Optional Gay Palm Springs Resort

Looking for a gay Palm Springs resort? Stay with us at the El Mirasol Villas – the original resort catering to gay men since 1975.

Our sunny getaway was originally built by Howard Hughes in 1947. We have worked hard to preserve the hotel’s charm and privacy while providing the style and comfort desired by today’s traveler.

Walled and gated, our private PS escape is in the Warm Sands area, just blocks away from downtown Palm Springs, nightlife, hiking, shopping, casino gambling and gourmet dining.

Meandering garden paths lead to bungalows, one or two bedroom suites and studios on the property. You’ll also find two beautiful clothing optional pools and a ten man Jacuzzi/Spa with an outdoor shower.

The hotel even features a eucalyptus steam room.

See the El Mirasol Resort Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Palm Springs Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Kiki Corner of Wilton Manors – Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse

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Kiki Corner of Wilton Manors - Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse

Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse –
Everything You Need for a 5-Star Stay

Sexy living at our Wilton Manors gay guesthouse with a heated pool, just 2 BLOCKS to all the bars, eateries and clubs of Wilton Drive. We offer separate guest rooms, or you can rent the whole place. Relax by the pool and in our 8 person outdoor hot tub all day.

We have Nice sized rooms with large closets, comfortable beds with soft pillows, and lush linens. Everything is provided for a 5-star stay.

Looking for a place for a family reunion or a group of close friends? Kiki Corner is perfect to rent as a whole for a friends gathering or a retreat. Our Wilton Manors escape feels like a mini-resort, with tropical grounds and some rooms having OUTDOOR SHOWERS for the naturalist in you. Clothing optional outdoors only please.

Queen sized air mattress on legs for a standard height air bed pictured. Another sleep space available on the extra wide sofa.

See the Kiki Corner Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Wilton Manors Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Hanging Out in Gay Nantucket – Keep Calm and Wander

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Hanging Out in Gay Nantucket - Keep Calm and Wander

What to Do in Gay Nantucket

The picture-perfect island of gay Nantucket used to be the whaling capital of the world. But today, it is a leading destination for summer vacations and a preferred location for the rich and the famous. But you don’t have to be a billionaire to enjoy an unforgettable trip or vacation on this New England island.

Luckily for all who want to experience the vibes of this iconic island, it is relatively easy to get there, and there are some more affordable places to stay.

This year, the property values and sales reached a record high for the entire state of Massachusetts and the region. So, it comes as no surprise that the prices of the luxurious hotels and inns on the island are rocket-high.

Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast – Gay Friendly New Hampshire B&B

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Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast - Gay Friendly New Hampshire B&B

BESPOKE GAY FRIENDLY NEW HAMPSHIRE B&B

Welcome to the Top of the Ridge Farm, a gay friendly New Hampshire B&B perfectly located on a quiet country road, offering amazing vistas of Mount Washington and New Hampshire’s White Mountain. Our NH B&B is luxurious B&B for adults on six acres of meadowlands and trees.

Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast also an ideal escape all four seasons – there are so many great things to see and do here in any season. Our luxury bed and breakfast is close to many of NH’s most beautiful destinations, as well as places in Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. 

We’re just a two-hour drive from the mountains, the seacoast, a multitude of pristine lakes and ponds, some important historical sites, and many great little towns and art and foodie communities.

See the Top of the Ridge Farm Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

New Hampshire Gay Friendly B&Bs, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Gay St. Petersburg – The Nomadic Boys

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Gay St. Petersburg - The Nomadic Boys

Everything you need to know to plan your vacation to gay St. Petersburg in Florida: gay bars & clubs, queer events, places to stay, travel highlights, and more…

St Pete is the thrilling hub of west Florida. We’ve visited several times and always left with smiley faces wanting to return for more. It offers everything you would want – a super friendly vibrant LGBTQ community, glorious beaches, an exciting gay scene, and home to the largest gay Pride event in all of Florida.

St Petersburg also receives over 360 days of sunshine each year and has rightfully been nicknamed “Florida’s Sunshine City”. And wherever the sun shines is a place the gays want to be, which is why many people from across the United States head to St Pete to make it their new home. 

Everyone Loves Gay St. Petersburg

Perhaps the stand-out reason why we love St Pete so much is the vibe. Everyone is so friendly and warm here. No one ever seemed to be stressed out and we were only ever met with smiles – from the many (straight) people on the beach offering to take our romantic sunset pic (“awww guys you’re so cute!” – they said to us) to the rows of rainbow flags that proudly line the streets of Downtown during Pride.

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

St. Petersburg Gay Travel Resources

Gay Reykjavik – The Nomadic Boys

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Gay Reykjavik - The Nomadic Boys

Planning a Trip to Gay Reykjavik

Have you ever noticed how phallic the world’s most famous landmarks are? The Eiffel Tower? Empire State Building? The Shard? Well, gay Reykjavik has taken the most literal approach of them all and opened up a museum dedicated to male organs. And if that doesn’t scream the perfect gay destination, we don’t know what will…

And like any good gay guy, Iceland is versatile.

Who’d have thought that a country with the spellbinding Northern Lights would have also birthed one of the most unorthodox singers of our time – Björk. Or that a land full of mountainous glaciers and astonishing waterfalls would feature the aforementioned phallogical museum.

Or that a culture dedicated to thermal baths and deep meditative rituals, would lend itself as a setting for the bonkers Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga movie on Netflix (you’d be lying if you said Ya Ya Ding Dong isn’t a bop).

The city itself is a wondrous blend of old meets new, with its ancient buildings set against the dramatic natural landscape, with trendy bars, a vibrant (albeit small) queer scene, and relaxing spas for you to unwind.

Full Story at the Nomadic Boys