A short city break to the city of Brotherly Love, and I’m in love! Philadelphia surprises me with its fun gayborhood (more gay bars than I could count!) and a quirky and cool arts scene
Exploring the Art of Pizza, Slice by Slice As a travel writer and self-proclaimed connoisseur of good meals, I embarked on an unintentional experiment that would forever change my perception of New York City’s iconic culinary delight: pizza. For an entire week, fate led me down a path of mouthwatering discovery, as I found myself …
Just before I turned 25, I decided to make a list of the things I thought I should do first. There are three general categories I would say you need to cover before you turn 25: You should be able to take care of yourself & those around you.You should have some fun.You should prepare …
It’s Pride Month again so we’re about to hear the “Love is Love” phrase a gazillion times. But what is love? For gay couples, it can mean just about anything. Grab your rainbow-colored binoculars and get ready for a journey into the wild and wonderful world of gay relationships. Today, we’re leaving no sequin unturned …
Mount Nebo, a viewpoint and summit in Jordan, is (according to the Bible) where Moses first saw the promised land. Today it’s a popular tourist site where you can catch some truly spectacular views of the surrounding areas—Jericho, Jerusalem, the Negev desert, the Jordan Valley. To stand on Mount Nebo, where Moses once stood, and …
Bushwick, perhaps Brooklyn’s most vibrant and lively neighborhood, is known for its dynamic culture, street art, and fun atmosphere. The annual Bushwick Collective is a major street art festival where artists are invited to re-decorate the city streets, and this summer, the House of Yes (an iconic semi-queer nightclub) is hosting weekly street parties. At …
Listen, if you’ve been following my blog, Twitter, or Instagram for any amount of time, you probably know I live for a sexy gay fashion moment. LGBTQ-owned fashion brands are a big part of my lifestyle. I’m always looking for local, independent designers on every trip and (like probably every other gay guy in the …
Happy Pride! To get things started, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for exploring Manhattan’s gay scene. I tend to stick to the Brooklyn borough because it’s where I work and mostly where I party, but at the beginning of the year, I did make a conscious decision to explore more of Manhattan. …
My European vacation tips after living on the continent for almost a decade with my top 5 best gay travel tips for Europe
There’s a lot to love about Europe, and probably plenty of things to be frustrated with, but overall: it’s an incredible place with a rich history, culture, and life. Here are a few of my favorite cultural habits I learned from living in Europe From before I even visited Europe, I always thought of myself …