Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, but for many LGBTQ+ professionals in their 30s and 40s—especially those living in high-cost big cities like NYC—it can sometimes feel like a luxury that clashes with long-term financial goals. Between saving for a home, contributing to retirement, and managing daily expenses, it’s easy to push travel down …
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If you’ve ever fired up Grindr abroad, you know it’s equal parts travel guide, local concierge, and occasionally… an unfiltered cultural shock. Used well, it can lead to unforgettable nights out, insider tips, and maybe even a fling worthy of its own postcard. Used poorly, and you’ll find yourself blocked in three languages. The Ultimate …
Being single can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can be liberating and empowering to have the freedom to make your own choices and do what you want, when you want. But on the other hand, it can be frustrating and lonely to feel like you’re constantly excluded from certain experiences because …
If you live in New York City long enough, it becomes a familiar story: you make plans with a friend, you get excited, and then—hours before—they cancel. Or ghost. Or show up 45 minutes late like nothing happened. Rinse, repeat. It feels personal. It can feel rude. It may even feel like maybe you’re not …
Listen: let’s be honest. While Grindr may not be for everyone, it’s often a rite of passage for young gay men. I still remember the very first time I downloaded Grindr, still not completely out of the closet and unsure of my sexuality, but curious and scared and excited. Living in a big city as …
Christmas day is a weird day. You’re most likely off from work, away from school, maybe back at your parents house or some extended family member’s house. And just about everything is closed. It’s hard to even find a grocery store open on Christmas day! And, honestly, that’s how it should be. The day off …
It’s Christmas time, and as the movies would remind us: at Christmas, you tell the truth. I’m taking that to heart today and because I’m continuously striving for more authentic (sorry for the buzzword!) blogging, I figure it’s time to share some little-known facts. This month also marks seven years of Travels of Adam – …
In the age of social media, Instagram has become a double-edged sword. In June, the surgeon general went so far as to say that social media needs to include warning labels for children. While social media, especially Instagram, can be a source of inspiration, connection, and joy, it can also contribute to feelings of inadequacy, …
The merging of travel and Web3 is altering the travel plans of modern globetrotters. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are permeating into the travel industry, prompting forward-thinking tech enthusiasts to devise novel methods of seeing the world. In this article, you’ll learn how blockchain and crypto are revamping how younger generations backpack. Web3 is bringing in …
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