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Dolly Travels – Wellington, New Zealand’s Capital City

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I have to apologize. We were so busy during our last few days in New Zealand, that I simply did not have time to write without feeling rushed; therefore, I am writing about Wellington after I am back on United States soil. Nevertheless, Wellington is still very much in my mind. What a lovely city. We were fortunate that the weather continued to be in our favor. We had arrived in Wellington at night, so we were very happy to wake up to a beautiful sunny day for our tour of the city. Aaron had arranged…

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5 of the largest Oktoberfests in America

Betsy Mikel

Plates piled high with schnitzel, bratwurst and sauerkraut. Steins upon sloshing steins of beer. Chicken dancing and polkaing galore. Confirmed: Oktoberfest season is here. It’s no surprise that this revelrous Bavarian funfair has become a tradition in the United States. While no Oktoberfest on U.S. soil can match the scale of Munich’s 182-year-old festival, there are several celebrations that draw huge crowds of both locals …

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The Inn at Mystic – Connecticut

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; The Inn at Mystic | Three Williams Avenue | Mystic, CT 06355 | 1-800-237-2415 The Inn at Mystic is a unique, LGBT friendly resort consisting of fourteen landscaped acres in the heart of historic Mystic, Connecticut. Located on what was once a private estate with sweeping views overlooking the Mystic Harbor and Fishers Island

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Romantic Malta

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The tiny nation of Malta, the world’s ninth smallest country, is one of those places we’ve all heard of, we all know someone who’s been – and yet, it’s rarely at the top of anyone’s holiday list. But it should be, and here’s why. As a country, Malta is comprised of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. All are beautiful, with their own unique charm. Comino’s the smallest of the three. At only 3.5km2, it’s bijou enough to see without the aid of four-wheeled transport, which is just …

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Circular logic: The best of Iceland’s Ring Road

Jason Heidemann

Roughly the size of Kentucky, diminutive Iceland nevertheless captivates with its lunar-like surface, volcanic landscape, glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs. Treasures abound everywhere you look, provided you have the gusto to rent a car and venture outside of the country’s admittedly charming capital city Reykjavik. The best way to take in all the sights is via a circular loop that connects most of the inhabited parts of the island. Here is the best of Iceland’s Ring Road. Hint: Get a 4WD vehicle. Also: Your three…

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Seven Tips for Traveling While Trans

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The recent tale of a transgender woman humiliated, demeaned, detained, delayed, and derailed by the Transportation Security Administration has struck fear into some trans travelers and validated the paranoia of others who vow not to travel (or avoid airports) so as to avoid a horror story of their own. Well, as a trans woman who’s traveled the country by nearly every means available, I have something important to tell you: whatever happens, you’ll survive. But I know from my own experience that bad things happen at the airport screening area all the time, ranging from…

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A Halloween Themed Radio Play

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A Halloween-Themed Radio Play! Join the Winni Players for their traditional, spooky Halloween Radio Themed Radio Play https://glynnhouse.com/events/.  Get into the spirit of Halloween at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse October 23 – 24. The romantic Glynn House Inn – situated in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Lakes Region – offers guests and exceptional experience. A full gluten free breakfast menu is always available. Bring your four-footed canine pal…

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PHOTOS: Gay Pride in Copenhagen

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By Adam Groffman I’ve got this thing for Scandinavia. Having never been to Copenhagen before, when I arrived on the weekend of gay pride, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. All I had known about Copenhagen was the fact that it was supposed to be expensive. I’d heard rumors of 40€ brunches (per person!), but when I showed up, I found a city completely different than anything I had assumed. First, the train from the airport into the city center was…

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Chatham Bars Inn – Cape Cod, MA

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Chatham Bars Inn / 297 Shore Road / Chatham, Cape Cod, MA  02633 / 1-800-527-4884   Chatham Bars Inn is known as New England’s finest oceanfront luxury resort & spa. It has been called “One of the top resorts in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler (Gold List). It has a 4 Diamond AAA Award ;… Continue reading →

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7 great cities for vegetarian travelers

Dalia Colon

It’s inevitable: You ask a local where to eat, and they rattle off the places where you can get good barbecue or a great burger. But sometimes beef isn’t what’s for dinner. In honor of World Vegetarian Day on October 1, here’s a roundup of great cities for vegetarian travelers, where meatless eating is a breeze. New York, New York: The Big Apple is the epicenter…

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Things You Have to Do in San Miguel de Allende

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After my recent visit to San Miguel de Allende, here is my list of must DO and SEE things, which hopefully will help you plan your trip and maximize your time there. I was there for three nights. Unfortunately I did not have time to visit Guanajuato, but if you can, you should add extra time to your journey to do so. San Miguel de Allende is a city that manages to be both quaint and cosmopolitan at the same time. Once an important stop on the silver route between Zacatecas and Mexico …

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Art is Boring

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By Adam Groffman It’s not, really. I don’t think so, at least. But there’s a problem with how we look at art, how we approach it. There’s no embrace. Museums are stiff and strangely dry, with no humidity. Barriers prevent us from deviating from the curator’s …

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Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI / 1435 BRICKELL AVE / MIAMI, FL 33131 / 1-305-358-3535 Four Seasons Hotel Miami is eloquently hip. It exudes class with a luxurious, modern vibe. Then again, what would you expect from the Four Seasons? My wife Jennifer and I had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand this ;… Continue reading &#

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Our Ten Favorite Things In Portland, Oregon

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We just got back from another great trip to one of our favorite places in the world – Portland. So we thought we’d share our favorite things – the must-sees if you visit downtown Portland. 10. Take the Free Downtown Tour There’s a great free tour of Downtown Portland that meets every day, rain or shine, in front of the Portland Courthouse at 11 AM. Run by Erik Kennon and called The Secrets of Portlandia, it’s a two hour and fifteen minute tour (easy walking) that gives you so …

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A Review of Two Gay Saunas in Delhi

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My first stop in India was New Delhi – the hectic capital. I was sure that if there was one place in India where I’d find some gay life it would be there. But after much frantic Googling, I could find very little to explore. Fortunately, there are a couple of gay saunas in the city, and with just two nights in the city, I decided to visit both of them. Here’s my experience… Spartacus Spa (Building No. 7, 3rd Floor, Arjun Nagar, Kotla Mubarakpur, opposite Defence Colony) First of all, this place is really hard to find…

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The Modern Man: Autumn Essentials

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By Adam Groffman The Modern Man is a curated selection of my favorite things: books, movies, websites, apps, fashion and accessories. Every recommended product is something I actually own and use, so you can be sure it’s something I honestly recommend.  It’s officially autumn—for better or worse. Below are some products to brighten up your season as the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler. Autumn Essentials for the Modern Man Movie: Oriented I had…

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FALL in Love with Palm Springs

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Just in time to book a warm winter getaway, JetBlue Airways has announced it will begin a seasonal flight schedule to include the return of a nonstop flight from JFK to PSP starting January 14, 2016. The new flight will operate five times a week, Thursday through Monday until May 1, 2016. Seats are on sale today with introductory fares of $99 one way. This…